Comments on: Top 10 Things to Do in Florence

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:45:59 +0000

Here’s a breakdown of my 4-day itinerary in Florence – it’s sort of in order of priority, so you can start with days 1 and 2 and then get a few more things (from day 4) into your last half-day. The main thing you’re leaving out is a day trip to Siena.

http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/itinerary-for-4-days-in-florence.html

Just make sure you’re checking on the open days for the major museums, since they aren’t open every day – you don’t want to plan to visit on the one day a week it’s closed!

By: Lane

Lane — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:18:26 +0000

What a wealth of information. But, if you do only have 2.5 days, what is recommended? Create the best blitz tour of Florence.

By: anu

anu — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:12:42 +0000

Great post! I’ve been here for only 1 day and funnily I’ve already done 7 out of your list of 10!
Had an amazing day!

By: Margaret Cowan

Margaret Cowan — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:46:52 +0000

A great list! I live in Florence years ago and go there every year, always doing some of your list.

I’d add the church of San Miniato al Monte, just up from Piazzale Michelangelo. Apart from the splendid inlaid stone, frescoes and mosaics and views, it’s always had a special energy for me. I sit quietly on a bench for about 30 minutes, pondering something I need to clarify and always leave with an answer.

By: Beijinger

Beijinger — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:02:04 +0000

Nice post!
I think your list is very considerable to give the travellers specific informations. I like the Uffizi Gallery,because It provides the Italian paintting collections.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:57:01 +0000

I know, I know – it was so hard to narrow it to 10… I’m going to have to do another list at some point. We’ll see how many of these 10 things end up on a future list.

By: Amazing Jules Verne

Amazing Jules Verne — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:11:47 +0000

Oh, but seeing the Grotto in the Boboli Gardens is worth adding an 11th item to your list! And, ok, a 12th — rubbing the snout of Il Porcellino! That is just good, clean, touristy fun!

Sigh. I love that city!

By: RaysAdventures

RaysAdventures — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:03:22 +0000

All good suggestions, I did 8 of the 10 on the list. I missed Bargello and Pizzale Michelangelo, but I can catch those on the next visit.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:17:02 +0000

Great post! I did all of those things on my first visit to Florence (we were there for 5 days), except visiting the Bargello. Saved that for a return visit.