BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN FLORENCE

Florence is capital of Tuscany region, Italy and has endless number of attractions to offer its visitors. Florence is known worldwide as a birth place of Renaissance. City is home to some of the most stunning works of arts, museums, churches, magnificent architecture and spectacular landscapes adding up to the charm of city. Millions of tourists every year visit Florence in order to enjoy the artistic feels and wonderful experiences scattered all around the city and its nearby areas. You can hire a car for travelling conveniently and exploring this beautiful city. Cars are easily available with car4hires for renting in Florence. Florence is flooded with attractions and some of the most iconic ones are listed below.

SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE and PIAZA DUOMO

Santa Maria is a famous doomed cathedral with world’s largest masonry dome. Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the iconic landmarks of Florence featuring 600 years long stunning architecture and works of art. The cathedral, baptistery, bell tower and museum are home to fascinating masterpieces of art and architecture by some of the renowned artists such as Ghiberti, Donatello, Giotto and many more.

PONTE VECCHIO

It is Florence’s oldest and most photogenic bridge. Ponte Vicchio is also a great place to shop and photography. High-end jewellery shops lined on each of the edges gives more lively feel to bridge. Night view is very stunning reflecting pretty views in the water.

BATTISTERO DI SAN GIOVANNI

It is magnificent 12th century octagonal baptistery with some of best works of art and interiors. The marble front and tangled mosaic along with bronze panels on the gates are major highlights of this place. Gates of Paradise and Museo dell’Opera del Duomo and cathedral’s museum are must visits.

UFFIZI PALACE AND GALLERY

Known as world’s top art museum, Uffizi’s palace is home to some of the best art works of the world. Collection of paintings is very diverse, unique and outstanding here. From western art, Byzantine images to landscapes and life-like figures of Renaissance artists many masterpieces are housed here to display its visitors. The octagonal Tribuana is loveliest section of the Palace.

PIAZZA DEL SIGNORIA

This beautiful square has been centre of power since 14th century till present. It has been a site of many historic episodes and many notable artistic structures are featured here giving it more ancient feel.