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Florence

Renaissance capital of Tuscany

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$120/day📍 Italy

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About Florence

The cradle of the Renaissance — Michelangelo's David, the Duomo's terracotta dome, and Tuscany's hilltowns a train ride away.

⭐ Things to do in Florence

Uffizi GalleryDuomo climbPonte VecchioAccademia (David)Piazzale Michelangelo sunsetBoboli GardensSanta Maria Novella pharmacyOltrarno artisan workshops

🍽️ Where to eat in Florence

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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Trattoria Zà Zà

★ 4.2 (1,709) · Tuscan · Trattorie

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All'Antico Vinaio

★ 4.5 (1,706) · Sandwiches · Tuscan

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Mercato Centrale

★ 4.5 (971) · Food Court

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Pensavo Peggio

★ 4.7 (696) · Italian

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Trattoria dall'Oste

★ 4.3 (413) · Trattorie · Steakhouses

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Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

★ 4.6 (374) · Tuscan

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Vini e Vecchi Sapori

★ 4.6 (329) · Tuscan · Bars

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La Buchetta

★ 4.8 (320) · Tuscan · Steakhouses

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Osteria Pastella

★ 4.5 (312) · Tuscan · Mediterranean

★ 3.7 (267) · Tuscan · Steakhouses

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Trattoria Mario

★ 4.5 (254) · Tuscan

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable. Bus or taxi to Piazzale Michelangelo.

💡 Local tip

Book Uffizi and Accademia online — skip 2-hour queues.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Watch pickpockets near Duomo.

🌙 Nightlife

Santo Spirito for wine bars; Piazza della Passera for aperitivo.