Florence
Florence travel guide

Florence is a difficult city for neophytes; the sheer volume of people crammed into this centre of this Renaissance city can be overwhelming. But visiting out of season, when it’s cooler and queues are shorter, is a little more restful. Nearly all of the main sights in Florence lie within the centro storico. However, there is so much classic art that even given the city’s small size, it’s impossible to see it all in a short visit. Go for quality, not quantity and don’t feel as if...
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Introduction & sightseeing
How to get the most out of a visit to Florence.
Seasonal Florence
Major happenings in the city's event calendar.
Restaurants & bars
Florence's top restaurants, bars and cafes independently reviewed.
Shopping
Fashion, food, pharmacies and much, much more.
Hotels
Whether high-class or hostel, match your needs here.
Nearby
Worthwhile attractions within easy reach of the city.
 
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The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence has a fabulous legacy of artistic and architectural treasures, yet it still holds its own as a prosperous city of the 21st century. Time Out's expert local...
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