Medici Chapels
The Medici Chapel is breathtaking. We enjoyed watching people’s jaws drop when they first entered.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
The Piazzale Michelangelo is a pleasant if steep walk on the other side of the Arno river with views of Florence and beyond.
Palazzo Davanzati
Palazzo Davanzati is a hidden jewel in Florence. It was quiet, cool, and showed a slice of Renaissance life.
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens offer green space near the center of the city and good city overlooks.
Bargello Museum
The Bargello might not be as well-known as the Uffizi and the Accademia but I remember enjoying the sculptures when I was here in 1983 and we enjoyed the museum.
Duomo Museum
The Duomo itself might not be worth the wait to get inside, but the Duomo museum (Opera del Duomo) had no wait and WAS interesting.
The Accademia
L’Accademia is of course all about Michelangelo’s David. I liked the unfinished works too, and the musical instruments were surprisingly delightful.
The Uffizi
“Uffizi” is ancient Italian for “offices.” I can’t imagine working in an office this ornate. I might just stare at the ceiling all day. Wait, I do that now …
Florence
I loved Florence the first time I was here in 1983 and enjoyed it this second time too. So much art. So many people! 5 nights gave us enough time for the highlights without feeling rushed.