Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens behind the Pitti Palace are one of the earliest formal Italian gardens, covering a hillside with grottoes, fountains, and cypress-lined paths. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Palace in Florence
Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi
The Palazzo Vecchio is the medieval town hall of Florence with its 94-meter tower dominating the Piazza della Signoria. The exterior and the Loggia dei Lanzi (an open-air gallery of Renaissance and Roman sculptures, including Cellini’s Perseus and Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Women) are free. The interior museum and tower climb are paid. Budget travelers see world-class sculpture for free in the Loggia and photograph the Palazzo Vecchio copy of David in the square.
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Before you go
- Address
- Via Androne Dogana Vecchia, 50035 Palazzuolo sul Senio
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Florence Baptistery
The Baptistery of San Giovanni is an octagonal Romanesque building directly facing the Duomo, famous for Ghiberti's gilded bronze "Gates of Paradise" doors. Entry requires a ticket (included in the Duomo complex pass).
Florence Cathedral
The Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) is the heart of the city, topped by Brunelleschi's dome. Entry to the cathedral itself is free.
Galleria dell'Accademia
The Galleria dell'Accademia houses Michelangelo's David, one of the most famous sculptures in the world. Entry is paid.
Medici Chapels
The Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee) are the funeral chapels of the Medici dynasty behind the Basilica di San Lorenzo. Entry is paid.
Medici Riccardi Palace
Palazzo Medici Riccardi was the first Medici family residence and the prototype for Florentine Renaissance palace architecture. The courtyard is free to enter.
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