Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Lonely PlanetAug 21

Art in Florence: The Must-See Masterpieces

The art you absolutely cannot miss.

See Piero della Francesca's portraits.

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DuomoPlace of worshipSpectacular structure with a fiery red-brick dome.
Galleria degli UffiziMuseumSee Piero della Francesca's portraits.
Brunelleschi's DomeSightClimb inside for city views.
UffiziMuseumSee Botticelli's Primavera and Birth of Venus.
AccademiaMuseumSee Michelangelo's David.
Cappelle MediceeMuseumHides hauntingly beautiful funerary sculptures.
Museo di San MarcoMuseumView Fra Angelico's frescoes.
Gates of ParadiseSightGhiberti's glittering bronze doors.
Basilica di San LorenzoPlace of worshipComplex that includes the Medici Chapels.
Basilica di Santa TrinitaPlace of worship
Basilica di Santa Maria del CarminePlace of worship
Museo dell'Opera del DuomoMuseum

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Lonely PlanetJul 17

The ultimate road trip through Tuscany

Discover Tuscany on and off the tourist route on this 2-week road trip itinerary from Florence to the Maremma coast.

Home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus

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Ponte VecchioSightExplore Florence's oldest market
Duomo di FirenzePlace of worshipFlorence's iconic, dome-topped cathedral
Galleria dell'AccademiaMuseumHome to Michelangelo's David
Galleria degli UffiziMuseumHome to Botticelli's Birth of Venus
Sant’AmbrogioPlace of worshipFlorence's oldest market
Basilica di Santo SpiritoPlace of worshipCrucifix attributed to Michelangelo inside
Piazzale MichelangeloSightWalk up for sunset views over the city
Abbazia di San Miniato al MonteSightSee the sun setting over the city
Strozzi BistroRestaurantGo large for steak
MattacenaRestaurantTry the steak
Trattoria 13 GobbiRestaurantSample the rigatoni
Caffè RivoireCaféEnjoy a negroni with chocolates and a view
Il VinileRestaurantGraze aperitivo bites
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1HotelUpmarket stay, namechecked by Dante
Palazzo Niccolini al DuomoHotelWaking up to a Duomo view
Antica Dimora JohleaHotelMidrange comfort
Hotel La ScalettaHotelRoam around Ponte Vecchio
Via ChiantigianaTrailPicturesque road connecting Florence with Siena
Elsewhere
Piazza MatteottiSightGreve in Chianti, ItalyTown square with quaint arcades
Museo del VinoMuseumGreve in Chianti, ItalyIntroduction to Tuscany's best-known wine
Officina RamuzziPlaceGreve in Chianti, ItalyRent an electric bike
Castello Di VerrazzanoAttractionGreve in Chianti, ItalyHistoric estate for wine tasting
Viticcio WinerySightGreve in Chianti, ItalyWinery just north of the village
Cantine Mirabilis (Enoteca Falorni )RestaurantGreve in Chianti, ItalyTry region's wine labels in an antique wine cellar

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