5 places to visit in Florence.

Tourist places in Florence abound and help to know the experiences of the great artists and figures of the Renaissance such as Dante Alighieri, father of the book The Divine Comedy, Michelangelo Buonarotti and the genius Leonardo Da Vinci who lived and some were born in Florence. Its small historic center with its wonderful architectural works are the source and the legacy of these artists.

We suggest you discover the tourist places that are essential to know in Florence.

1-The Duomo square and its surroundings: located in the historic center of the city where the cathedral and its three buildings related to a dazzling architectural beauty stand: the Duomo with the Brunelleschi dome built in the 16th century considered the masterpiece from the Renaissance, the Baptistery famous for its ancient marble cladding and the Bell Tower. You cannot miss the Piazza del Duomo, considered by the Florentines as the spiritual and religious center of Florence.

2-Palazzo Vecchio: located in the central Plaza de la Signora, it is settled in one of the tourist places that you should not miss. A building of great architectural value that is currently the seat of the city council of the Tuscan capital. At its entrance, sculptures such as Michelangelo’s David, Adam and Eve welcome visitors. It was built in the 14th century where the Roman theater in the city had worked. Archaeological excavations have realized this.

3-Uffizi Gallery: It has the most famous and richest paintings in the world created by geniuses such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Boticcelli, Michelangelo, Titian, Raphael. They are arranged chronologically which allows a journey that plunges into history in an easy and practical way. It is one of the most important and visited art galleries in Florence.

4-Ponte Vecchio: The most famous and oldest bridge in the city, built in 1345, exudes beauty with the romanticism that inspires its construction and hanging houses. In addition to being a beautiful place to rest and enjoy the sunset, you can also leave your love lock there, a ceremony that characterized this famous bridge for years as tourists used to place them as a sign of love.

5-Iglesia Santa Croce: It is the largest pantheon church in the world. With almost 300 tombs, among which are Galileo and Michelangelo, it is the ideal choice for lovers of mysticism and spirituality. Built in 1294, in the space where a chapel that commemorated the death of Saint Francis of Assisi was erected in previous years, it is shaped like a church full of artistic value thanks to the paintings and sculptures that adorn its interior.