We will be in Florence for 2 days, end of May. We are planning to skip Uffizi, Academia and other museums this time. Saving that for another visit. Need suggestions for things to do besides the museums. We want to have a relaxed time. Happy to walk. Have heard so much about Florence. Its the favorite city for so many people. Thanks
Posted by
Chicago, IL, USA
497 posts
One of the highlights of Florence is the Duomo. You can even climb to the top. https://lyssyinthecity.com/2023/07/18/florence-climbing-the-duomo/
Florence also has some wonderful parks and gardens.
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/the-most-beautiful-parks-and-gardens-in-florence
Maybe shopping is your thing.
https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/things-to-do/shopping-in-florence
Or a food or wine tour.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7234 posts
Churches
Santa Croce with all the tombs of famous people
Santa MariaNovella
Orsanmichele
Mercato Centale -have lunch or dinner upstairs
Hike up to Piazza Michelangelo for the view
Take bus up to Fiesole
San Marco Museum usually not crowded a bit different than others-frescoes
Bargello -sculptures
Posted by
Miami
338 posts
Look at the map for Santa Croce, San Marco, Santa Maria Novella and the river and walk all over the area between them but concentrate a bit more around the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
I agree about San Marco and the Bargello. They are great museums that are quick to see and no lines, so break the no museum rule and see them.
Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti and Basilica di Santa Trinita are beautiful churches, pop into them for a few minutes.
Look at the sculputures in the Loggia dei Lanzi and walk around the Church of Orsanmichele to see the sculptures (replicas but still nice to see).
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OP
Usa
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Thank you for the excellent suggestions. Now I know what to do.