Florence in 2 Days: Renaissance Masterpieces & Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Arrive early for a morning start to admire Brunelleschi's magnificent dome; ensure your shoulders and knees are covered to enter the main cathedral floor.

Piazza del Duomo, 43°46'22"N 11°15'20"E, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Pre-book your ticket and climb the 414 steps for a spectacular, close-up perspective of the cathedral dome that you cannot easily get from the ground.

Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Head to the upper floor for a fantastic, casual sit-down lunch; try the traditional fresh pasta or a rich lampredotto sandwich if you are feeling adventurous.

Piazza di San Lorenzo, 9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Explore the resting place of the powerful Medici family; do not miss the adjacent Medici Chapels to see Michelangelo's stunning sculptural work.

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Advance tickets are absolutely essential for this massive complex; head straight to the Botticelli rooms first to see The Birth of Venus before the large tour groups arrive.

P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Treat this open-air square as a free sculpture museum; admire the replica of Michelangelo's David and the stunning Loggia dei Lanzi.

Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Stroll across Florence's oldest bridge, but keep an eye upwards to spot the secret Vasari Corridor built for the Medici to cross the river unseen.

Borgo San Iacopo, 43r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Located just across the river, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch here during peak dining hours; the pappardelle with wild boar ragù is exceptional.

Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

💡 Return to this panoramic terrace just before sunset to watch the city bathe in golden light and the Duomo dominate the skyline.