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▲▲▲ San Miniato Church Sumptuous Renaissance chapel and sacristy showing
scenes of St. Benedict. Hours: Daily Easter-mid-Oct 8:00-20:00 or possibly later, in
winter 8:30-13:00 & 15:30-19:00. See here .
Medici - Riccardi Palace Lorenzo the Magnificent's home, with fine art, frescoed
ceilings, and Gozzoli's lovely Chapel of the Magi. Hours: Thu-Tue 9:00-18:00,
closed Wed. See here .
Climbing the Duomo's Dome Grand view into the cathedral, close-up of dome ar-
chitecture,and,after463steps,agloriousFlorencevista. Hours: Mon-Fri8:30-19:00,
Sat 8:30-17:40, closed Sun. Long and slow lines—go early, or try reserving online (if
that's offered). See here .
Campanile Bell tower with views similar to Duomo's, 50 fewer steps, and fewer
lines. Hours: Daily 8:30-19:30. See here .
Baptistery Bronzedoorsfittobethegatesofparadise. Hours: Doorsalwaysview-
able; interior open Mon-Sat 12:15-19:00 except first Sat of each month 8:30-14:00,
Sun 8:30-14:00. See here .
Ponte Vecchio Famous bridge lined with gold and silver shops. Hours: Bridge al-
ways open (shops closed at night). See here .
Casa Buonarroti Early, lesser-known works by Michelangelo. Hours: Wed-Mon
10:00-17:00, closed Tue. See here .
Piazzale Michelangelo HilltopsquarewithstunningviewofDuomoandFlorence,
with San Miniato Church just uphill. Hours: Always open. See here .
Cooking Classes and Market Tour
For something special, consider this five-hour experience offered by Florencetown. You'll
startwithatriptotheMercatoCentraleforshoppingandtasting,thensettleintotheirkitchen
for a cooking lesson that finishes with a big feast of everything you've cooked. You'll meet
butchers and bakers, and make bruschetta, pasta, a main course, and dessert (likely tiram-
isu). Groups are intimate and small (from 1-25 people, €79/person, ask for Rick Steves
discount, Mon-Sat 10:00-15:00, runs rain or shine, chef Giovanni, Via de Lamberti 1, tel.
055-012-3994, www.florencetown.com ).
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