13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Florence

Florence, the city where the modern world began, the first time I saw this place I knew my life would never be the same. Yes, I saw a beautiful city full of famous art and stunning medieval architecture, but the history of Florence is not limited to viewing. in the famous places it is written all around you it is painted on the ancient walls it is etched on every winding cobblestone street and its rich culture lives on and its delicious food it is fabulous art and on the faces of the vibrant people who are proud to call this majestic city, its home, Florence was once the center of the civilized world and from my point of view I don't see that much has changed in that sense, so come with me as I show you what to do, where to go and what to eat. the birthplace of the Renaissance tip number one how to get around when flying to Florence has been landing at one of two airports: the larger Gallileo Gallileo International Airport and Pisa or Florence Airport, also known as Loro Ola, both airports have service from major airlines, but you're more likely to find cheap fares flying to Pisa.

If you fly to Pisa to get to the city, simply hop on the PISA engine to Pease. You should try a train station. Buy a ticket to Florence for about 10 euros. and after an hour's train ride through the Italian countryside, you'll be dropped off at Florence's main Santa Maria Novella train station, right in the heart of the city. If you fly on an Ola parrot, the cheapest way to get to the city is by tram. which goes directly from Parrot Ola to the city, but given how closer this airport is to the city than Pisa, I usually take a taxi out of sheer laziness, it takes about 15 minutes to get to the city center and costs around 25 euros . and if you come to Florence from somewhere else in Italy and take the train you will arrive at the same main train station, now it is a complicated part once you are in the city, how to get around becomes quite simple: you walk, you walk.

Everywhere, simply put, this is one of the most walkable cities in the world. You can practically get from one end of the historic city center to the other in about 30 minutes or two hours if you stop constantly for ice cream. Furthermore, walking around the city allows you to discover this city and delight in every little thing that is undoubtedly hidden around the corner of the next little Street River walkway or Old Market Row tip number two on where to stay, as well Let's be honest. The city can be a little pricey, you can find some cheap options on the typical aggregate sites, but the best and cheapest deals I've found are on condo rental sites like Airbnb.

I found an incredibly lovely apartment on Airbnb right in the heart of the city for about $80 a night during the peak season in June it's good to remember and the peak season during the summer the prices will be higher and it will be hot during the winter months the prices will be lower and it will be colder I am studying to become a meteorologist as for where to stay in the city, if you want to be close to the main attractions stay somewhere close to the Duomo or Piazza della Signoria or, for a more relaxed atmosphere , stay five across the river in ultra not, but really in this city.

It's such a compact state anywhere in the historic city center and I promise you won't be disappointed if you do it. I guarantee all the money you spent to watch this video. Tip number three to return, how to avoid the lines. Florence has some of the most amazing places. sights of any city in Europe and it's no secret, so it can get crowded and the queues for attractions like the Duomo, David and his Fitzy Gallery can get completely CRAZY, so instead of wasting your valuable vacation time doing queue like you're at Disneyland, The best way to avoid this plan in advance is to book specific entrance times that allow you to skip the line for almost all of the city's attractions in advance, except for the Duomo, which is free and now you will only have what to expect Doing this was a little confusing for me the first time I visited, so I did a leg workout for you because I'm a cool guy, without any ulterior motive, but if you do all those subscribing things to my channel like they always ask me . these videos, I would really appreciate it anyway.

I'll include all the relevant links and phone numbers for these places in the description below, but basically the three attractions that absolutely require advance tickets are the Accademia Gallery, where David lives, the Uffizi Gallery, and I declined. At the top of the Duomo, the simplest and easiest way to book a time is online. There are third party websites such as Florence Tickets com which are very easy to use and also offer other tours, but you will pay a little more so we recommend booking in advance directly through the official Florence ticketing website. Ticket B for the Duomo climb.

You'll need to book a specific time on the official Always Twelve website, also linked below. Finally, the last option is to call ahead. Sometimes you can get lucky if you try to book last minute tickets, just call during business hours, someone who speaks English will answer you and you can ask if they have any last minute availability. Please note that the Academy gallery and your feet are closed on Mondays, so the busiest days will be Sundays and Tuesdays, tip number four, take a look at the many small neighborhoods and squares of this absolutely captivating city . First, hang out in Piazza della Signoria, the main square in Florence, this is one of my favorite places in the city, an open square surrounded by countless old buildings.

Renaissance statues a replica of the statue of David and the imposing Palazzo Vecchio despite being very crowded I probably walk through this square at least once a day. The next time you are in Florence don't miss the famous Ponte Vecchio, undoubtedly one of the most interesting. bridges in the world built in 1345 the bridge is full of gold shops and jewelry stores and, just as it has been since the year 1500, this bridge will be completely full at noon, so the best time to see it is right in the morning, when the shops open next door, right in front of the Ponte Vecchio or any of the bridges, you really get to the ridiculously charming Oltrarno, which means it's on the other side of the Arno River, located surprisingly on the other side of the river, this is one of my absolute sections of the city not to be missed. a super cool local neighborhood, more residential, with great cafes, much fewer crowds, great food options and attractive little winding streets.

My favorite parts of the ultra knowns are the San Frediano area and the area around the Church of the Holy Spirit. This small square is full of locals. and expats just hanging out having a beer eating and at night the area becomes lively and filled with young people who go out to the square and sit on the stairs to have a drink with friends and finally make sure to give a walk along the river and bathe. in this fascinating city tip number five where to eat this is easy and difficult throw a stone anywhere in Florence and you will surely end up hitting something incredible to eat or a person there are quite a few people I do not recommend throwing stones but like anywhere in Italy, the problem is not It's about finding a good place to eat, but narrowing down my list of places to suggest, so as always, here are some of my favorite picks, so if I left out your favorite place, which I'm sure I did, please add him. comments below, no stones please, my first stop whenever I arrive in Florence, usually immediately after dropping my bag off at the hotel, sometimes even before, is Atlanta Cove in IO, near the decadent Sea Gallery.

The sandwiches here are so good you'll want to kiss them. As much as I eat them, my two favorites are the porchetta, succulent spicy roast pork, and the fava Lassa, a sandwich with eggplant tapenade, a kind of creamy, mystical and spicy sheep's cheese, and lots of salty salami. I could eat them every day of my life and it wouldn't be a wasted life. You could invest in a treadmill and some blood thinners. The line for this place can be very long, so the best time to go is right when they open at 10:30am. m. next up is like Pizza, this isn't just my favorite pizzeria in Florence, it's one of my favorite pizza places anywhere and get it to go or sit at communal tables with strangers and eat a pizza you'll be dreaming about long after May your

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to Italy end, another great little place called P level Aluva, more of a wine bar than a restaurant, it's a great place to sit, drink some Chianti and eat one of their delicious Christine crostinis.

I don't know, just plural, anyway, it doesn't matter, it's like They made a cured meat that is basically meat butter. Yes, I said meat butter for lunch. I love tomatoes. Mario, a busy little place, always full of locals and hungry tourists. The pastas here are wonderful and they serve one of the best Florentine steaks. OMG I ordered that beautiful steak. Right next door is the Zaza trattoria. Everything here is amazing and reasonably priced, but my top recommendations are the pappardelle and duck ragù and anything topped with their succulent truffle cream sauce. Next up, Zeb, the food at Zeb's is splendid.

A small joint and the altar are not run by a mother and son team, the son is admittedly a little surly, but the food is ridiculous. I love all ravioli, the meatballs are so full of flavor they don't even need sauce and the meat. filled with carrots and celery is succulent, salty and more than tender, the next territory is Braille, the flan with meat ragout and parmesan cheese was one of the most surprising and delicious things I have ever eaten, and the stuffed rabbit and the savory sauce were umami tender. and full of flavor across the river to my beloved ultra non-area host, Edea Santo Spirito, who serves some of the freshest pasta I've tried in town and her sizzling yoki is a cheesy revelation and my last two restaurants are a couple of places with very similar places.

Named trattoria Giovanni and Osteria Giovanni, some of the best food you can get in Florence is at Osteria Giovanni, not to be confused with the aforementioned trattoria Giovanni. trattoria Austria completely different things they both mean restaurant anyway, the homemade peach ragout with sausage and kale is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever eaten and the roast beef dishes here are really special. It's not the cheapest food in town but it's worth it and it's a perfect place for a date. I personally had a very romantic evening with myself. It sounded different in my head next to a lovely little trattoria Giovanni located in the ultra.

I know everything I've tried here is delicious and pretty affordable. My favorite dishes were the homemade pappardelle with a rich beef ragout, the amazing peach and beef stew, tender, rich, salty and Oh, it's so good and also the owner, Darko, is one of the friendliest guys I've ever seen. acquaintance. I might mention that almost all of these restaurants close at noon at approximately 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and if they accept reservations, it's always a good idea and, last but not least, an ice cream that almost deserves its own video. You should enjoy it before lunch, after lunch, before dinner, after dinner, after dinner.

Now this city is full of great ice cream, but My favorite places are Venky, which is admittedly some kind of tourist chain packed with a chocolate waterfall, but their ice cream is legit vivoli, said to be the oldest ice cream parlor in Florence. I also love the very popular Liquor Aya ice cream parlor and finally, IMHO, both. the best ice cream Ria's in town gelateria de neri and Parque no gelateria de neri have some of the creamiest and most perfect ice cream in Italy. My favorite flavors here are the heavy and long with mascarpone, which is similar to a sweet cream and unique to Florence and brown with delicious black cherries and finally we arrive at Pat's, okay, no, on a small side street near the Duomo is my Favorite ice cream parlor in Florence, all the flavors here are sensational, but my favorites are the cream and the stracciatella, so simple, so creamy, so ridiculously perfect, plus mari. and Sergio are some of the warmest people you will ever meet and there are really dozens of ice cream areas I could have included here but as a basic rule avoid the ice creams because they are piled up in giant decorative mounds, they may look appetizing but they are kind of shit, It usually just indicates that there is too much air in the ice cream and they use fake ingredients to add color and no disrespect to these places, they are still just trying to run a business but are not doing the artisans any favors. ice cream shops that put the time and energy into doing it right, so I guess a littlelack of respect, tip number six, arrived at the

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markets of Florence.

Let's start with the James Robert brand, one of my most beloved markets in Europe. On the ground floor you can buy meats and fresh artisan products. while upstairs they have a newer food court which is one of the best places to enjoy phenomenal and casual local growth, next to the san lorenzo market, a great place to buy affordable leather goods such as gloves, bags , probably some whips here for that kind of stuff and cool. affordable leather jackets, it's also a fun place to wander around and check out the many stalls. Another much smaller but super charming market is the Mercado Nuovo Loggia located beneath a stunning 16th century arched Lodge and finally the Santambrogio Market, a more local spot here.

You can get some of the best products you can find in Florence. Come here to enjoy pasta with fresh fruits and vegetables. Whatever you can imagine, this would be a great place to come if you are staying in a condo with a kitchen and decide you want to save a little money and cook yourself one night tip number seven see Michelangelo's masterpiece David located in The Academy Gallery is home to one of the grandest and most perfect examples of Renaissance art in the world. Is it one of the most visited tourist sites in all of Italy?

Yes. There is a reason for that, yes, to look at the David is to get lost in something ever greater than you can imagine. Words, videos and photos simply do not do justice to this beautiful work of art and history, if you do not visit any another museum scene, no other work of art, which would be almost impossible because there are statues literally everywhere, you must see the David. Suit up specially and as I said before, the lines can be ridiculous, so make sure you book your ticket for an entry time booked online well in advance.

Tip number 8, let's go to some of the other places to stop some of these centuries of wonder. history that Florence has to offer the most famous of them is without a doubt his exploits a gallery full of countless works of art of incalculable value and Michelangelo Raphael Leonardo basically all the Ninja Turtles there are also incredible works by Caravaggio on the celli and many others and The museum itself offers wonderful views of the Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno and I'm generally not a fan of guided tours, but this museum has thousands of works of art and you could easily get lost for a whole day here as well. take a tour.

It will help you a lot if you join a tour, you can also skip the main line. I went with an art vive tour and it was excellent and very informative. Also be sure to visit the palazzo vecchio or ancient palace that Li Mark frames the Piazza della Signoria built in the early 14th century, the ceiling of the Hall of 500 alone is one of the most impressive things you can see in Florence and is absolutely necessary to climb to the top of the tower for absolutely stunning views of the city, another famous landmark not to be missed while strolling along the Arno altar, be sure to visit Palazzo Pitti once the Medici residents Visit the museum inside or simply contemplate the incredible architecture number nine.

Florence is home to some of the most stunning and beautiful churches in the world first of course the duomo with its famous red dome towering over the city one of the largest domes ever built be sure to climb to the top to enjoy of incredible views. I'm not breathing hard. You're breathing hard, the main part of the church doesn't allow reservations and is free so you'll just have to wait, but that line moves relatively quickly once inside the church, be sure to head to the Crypt to see the foundations of the original church built in ancient times and right next to the Duomo, visit the beautiful Baptistery, one of the oldest buildings in Florence, another spectacular element of the Duomo complex is Giotto's bell tower.

When you buy your Duomo ticket online it also comes with the option to climb the bell tower, but once you get to the top you are basically standing inside a cage, you can actually get much better views of the Duomo from the aforementioned Palazzo Vecchio without having to wait so long at the next church, the Basilica of Santa Croce. This is for me the most amazing church in Florence, the burial place of so many famous Italians, from Michelangelo to Galileo and Rossini. Walk around this beautiful structure and literally step over the rest at the sites of countless famous ancient Italians.

Finally, don't miss the Medici Chapel. whose interior, currently under construction, remains undeniably beautiful and is filled with wonderful sculptures by famous artists, including Michelangelo's Council Number 10, first explore some of the greenest places in Florence, the beautiful and impressive Boboli Gardens, a walk through the 45,000 square meter park, its many paths, sit back and relax. the beautiful pond led to many statues or just sit on top of the hill and look at the beautiful city below, next to my favorite park in the city, Giardino Bardeen, this place is more than beautiful, walk along the path to the top of the hill to be greeted by the gardens' waterfalls, a walkway with hanging wisteria that I can still smell and some of the most spectacular views of the city and finally rent a bike and ride the hills above Florence on the side South of the river, start at Ponte Elekid.

I see a bridge and go up the hill above Piazzale Michelangelo on the way, you will see views of the Tuscan countryside, views of the city below and the hills are dotted with many lovely little parks and speaking of views, tip number 11, hike to the top. from Piazzale Michelangelo for some of the best views of the city and if you've had enough of looking at Florence, take a stroll through the wonderfully peaceful adjacent Rose Garden, another great way to see the city is in one of the many roofs. Bars, if you're not staying at a hotel with its own rooftop bar, I recommend going to the top of Agent Lorraine, which is basically just a department store, but head to the fourth floor and climb the green stairs to be greeted for one of the best. places to have a drink on the scene, another amazing place, especially at sunset, is Top of the West and Excelsior, right on the Arno river, for 25 euros you get a drink and an all-you-can-eat buffet of delicious snacks and one of the Las best views of this magnificent city and the Arno River and lastly, my favorite place to watch the sunset is simply standing on the street.

Trinity Bridge looks out over the river and lets the orange glow fill the 12th point. If you have more than a few days, take a day

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out of the city to explore some of the many splendid getaways just an hour or so away . First visit the Chianti hills and experience the incredible beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Take a wine tasting tour. Drink too much wine. Stroll through the vineyards and contemplate never returning home. I went with the small group tour, bought a prestige rental and it was

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, plus with a tour you don't have to worry about a designated driver, then visit the stunning city of Siena, one of my favorite small cities on the planet.

Siena is a mythical place, walk through its medieval streets, visit this impressive Piazza del Campo, shop in its charming little market. stalls or sit and relax in the square as people have been doing since the Middle Ages and very close to Siena is another must-see place San Gimignano, a fascinating 13th century walled city, stroll along its ancient paths, shop , its many charming kitsch shops and take a walk. very back in time note about siena I recommend taking the bus instead of the train because it leaves you much closer to the city center, but if you feel comfortable I recommend renting a car to have the freedom to explore the area as you see fit .

Another popular day trip is to visit Pisa to get this necessary Italian vacation. There, something that I have completely done and is definitely not photoshopped, is slightly modified. Also, Lucca is another wonderful and often overlooked Tuscan city and lastly, basically my personal travel motto is to just walk. this magnificent city and get lost in its numerous alleys, streets and squares. Florence is a wonder where you walk around, you are surrounded by something charming, something beautiful, something ancient, plus the people of the city are some of the warmest, friendliest, most fun-loving people around. I've met anywhere in my travels, as author Jennifer Coburn said that visiting Florence is like attending a surprise party every day, so go ahead, stroll through Blore, let yourself be surprised and get lost in the magic of fitness and say Thank you very much for watching if you liked it. the video, be sure to gently tap the subscribe button and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any upcoming videos, and as I say with all my videos, if I left your favorite spot, throw it in the comments section below.

I always love it. To hear what you have to say, I've also included a full list of all the things covered in this video below and some things I didn't have time to include in a big final thank you to Audrey Kennedy for her help with this. video thank you very much see you soon from somewhere else in the world