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Florence holidays are serving serious Renaissance history, iconic art and some of Italy’s best gelato.
Stunning city
This elderly Tuscan city pretty much has a sculpture, building or landmark worth snapping around every street corner. A domed cathedral, pretty churches, art galleries, green outdoor spaces, and charming stone bridges… you name it, Florence has all the scenes.
Renaissance vibes
The city’s key claim to fame is its art history, thanks to its starring role in the Renaissance period. Some serious icons of the art world came from Florence. Like Michelangelo, whose famous sculpture of David is on show in the Accademia Gallery. And Brunelleschi, the architect who built the famous cinnamon-coloured dome on the city’s Duomo Cathedral – which is free to enter, btw. And Botticelli, whose most famous paintings are ready to be admired in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery.
Cruising the Arno
The Arno River winds its way through the centre of Florence, and a boat trip is a picture-perfect way to sightsee away from the crowds. The best way to sail is on a barchetto – a small traditional wooden boat and Florence’s answer to Venice’s gondola. Grab a pew on one of these iconic boats, perhaps with a glass of Tuscan wine in hand, and tick off the city’s big-league landmarks – like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Corsini Palace and the Uffizi Gallery.
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Florence FAQs
The best times to visit Florence are April-June and September-October, when you’ve got warm but comfortable weather and a more relaxed pace around the historic centre. Peak summer in Italy is always a popular pick for families in the school holidays, which drives the prices up.
2-3 days will cover the highlights (Duomo, Uffizi, Accademia). Add an extra day to include a Tuscan daytrip or explore artisan neighbourhoods like Oltrarno.
Yes – the Duomo offers the classic rooftop view and lets you see the frescoes up close. Then, the Bell Tower lets you photograph the Duomo itself from above.
Most major museums (including the Uffizi and Accademia) are closed on Mondays. Plan museum visits for Tuesday-Sunday and use Monday for markets, gardens or daytrips.
Yes – while the scene is small, the city is very friendly and inclusive. Bars like Piccolo Café and Crisco Club are popular hubs and many cafés and wine bars are openly welcoming.
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Florence travel advice
Passports and Visas
British passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Italy but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Italy using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit the FCDO website.
Don’t forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.
Health and safety
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you’ll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Italian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit the NHS website for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit the FCDO website.
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