Visit Florence in a day tour

What to see in Florence in 1 day: walking itinerary

The city of Florence presents a large number of monuments and museums to visit and for
to be able to see everything it would be necessary to have at least 1 week time available
also and especially if we consider the long queues that often have to be done for
to be able to visit the splendid works of art contained in them.
However, it is possible to enjoy the wonders of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, even if yes
has only one day available, obviously it will be necessary to avoid entering the museums, but
we assure you that the monuments can be visited simply by walking or standing
comfortably seated in the car are fantastic and will make you fully enjoy the
flavor of Florence and Tuscany.
It is often enough to rely on the right organization and everything will be easier.
If you have arrived in Italy with a cruise or if you have the time just for a short ride
Florence here are the main attractions you can see in one day.

1. Florence Cathedral with its baptistery and Giotto’s tower
2. Piazza della Signoria
3. Palazzo Vecchio
4. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
5. Piazza Michelangelo

1. Florence Cathedral with its baptistery and Giotto’s tower

Go directly to the Piazza del Duomo which is the symbol and the heart of the city. The exterior is already from
wonderful with its façade is in precious Carrara biano marble and other green and polychrome marbles
red and is in contrast to the dome that was built by Brunelleschi whose tiles are instead of
bright red.
The bell tower of the Duomo was built by Giotto starting from 1334 and is another 85 mt.
It represents one of the symbols of the city of Florence with its red and green white polychrome marbles
they cover the sides and the niches that contain statues and sacred representations.
If the line is not a lot, there is the time to get on top (you walk and I climb 414 steps) but the view
which you can enjoy is incomparable and you will have a clear idea of ​​the beauty of Florence.
The Baptistery represents the place where Christians are baptized and is part of the complex of the
Duomo. It has an octagonal plan and is completely covered with white Carrara marble and green
of Prato.

2. Piazza della Signoria

You can reach Piazza Della Signoria which has been the heart of the city for centuries
administrative political center. It houses monumental buildings such as Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia del Lanzi,
the Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati and a copy of Michelangelo’s David as well as the Uffizi.
Leaving aside the Uffizzi, here you dive fully into the Italian Renaissance by making it easy
beautiful walk between the monuments and in particular: Michelangelo’s David which is from
always considered the ideal of male beauty in art like the Botticelli Venus for the
women. It is preserved in the Galleria dell’Accademia but until 1893 it was located in Piazza della Signoria.
The sculpture was made of marble by Michelangelo Buonarroti and is an absolute masterpiece, it is high
5.17 meters and represents David, the biblical hero, before facing Goliath. Palazzo Vecchio is the headquarters
of the City of Florence but it has been since 1299 year of its construction the seat of the city government e
of the Duchy of Florence until 1565. Do not miss the Tower whose shape is particular and suggestive not
being in the center of the building but moved south.

3. Ponte Vecchio

From Piazza della Signoria, continuing towards the Arno river, you reach Ponte Vecchio, which is one of the symbols of
Florence and was built in 1345. Walking you will cross the bridge that is currently completely
occupied by goldsmiths’ shops.
Above the shops the Vasari corridor was built by architect Giorgio Vasari to allow the
Gradunca Cosimo De Medici to reach the administrative headquarters of the city in Piazza della Signoria from his
private residence Palazzo Pitti. The bridge is open in a single point from there you can take some great photos
of the city and the river, fully grasping the immortal band.