Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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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
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Medici
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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,
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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
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Campanile
Bell tower with views similar to Duomo's, 50 fewer steps, and fewer
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Baptistery
Bronzedoorsfittobethegatesofparadise.
Hours:
Doorsalwaysview-
able; interior open Mon-Sat 12:15-19:00 except first Sat of each month 8:30-14:00,
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Ponte Vecchio
Famous bridge lined with gold and silver shops.
Hours:
Bridge al-
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Casa Buonarroti
Early, lesser-known works by Michelangelo.
Hours:
Wed-Mon
10:00-17:00, closed Tue. See
here
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Piazzale Michelangelo
HilltopsquarewithstunningviewofDuomoandFlorence,
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
).