Markets and markets in Florence

Q: In what architectural style were the main temples of Florence built and who designed them?

Duomo Cathedral combines Gothic and Renaissance - Arnolfo di Cambio, Giotto and Filippo Brunelleschi worked on the facade. The Basilica of San Lorenzo of the XV century was created by Michelangelo in the style of the High Renaissance, and Santa Croce of the XIII century represents Italian Gothic with tombstones by Donatello. In Santo Spirito, Brunelleschi applied innovative proportions.

Q: Where to go in Florence with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Palazzo Pitti houses the Carriage Museum with a collection of Medici crews, and the Galileo Museum houses telescopes of the XVII century. Boboli Gardens offer mazes of boxwood and baroque grottoes. In Republic Square, children admire the carousel of the XIX century, and in Palazzo Vecchio you can see the secret doors of Duke Cosimo I.

Q: Where to take the most atmospheric photos in Florence: the best angles?

The view from Michelangelo Square covers the entire city silhouette with the Duomo dome. The Santa Trinita Bridge is reflected in the Arno at sunset, and the Bargello courtyard is hidden from tourists. In the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, a mosaic of the XII century has been preserved - an ideal background for portraits. Via degli Albizzi with its medieval facades is a ready-made cinema location.

Q: What little-known sights of Florence are worth seeing for lovers of history?

In the Church of Orsanmichele XIV century preserved niches with genuine sculptures of Donatello. The Brancacci Chapel is decorated with frescoes of Masaccio, which became a school for Leonardo da Vinci. In the palace of Davanzati you can see the life of the Florentine nobility of the XV century, and in the Spedale degli Innocenti Brunelleschi first applied a promising system.

Q: What legends and celebrities are associated with the sights of Florence?

In the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Dante read the lines of the Divine Comedy, and in the tower of Arnolfo di Cambio, Savonarola was imprisoned. According to legend, on the bridge Ponte Vecchiu Buonarroti made sketches of David. In Santa Croce lie Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli, and in the house-museum of Dante are kept manuscripts with notes of the poet.

Bazaars and markets × City buildings Palaces Bridges Rivers Sculptures and monuments Observation platforms Streets and squares Educational institutions Fountains Religious buildings Natural parks

still

Look at the map

Mercato Nuovo Market - Mercato Porcellino

The Mercato Nuovo indoor market, in the most historic center of Florence, was built in 1547 and little has changed since then. Tou …

Show me on the map

San Lorenzo Market

San Lorenzo is the most important market in the city. It is located in the heart of Florence, on the territory from the square of …

Excursions Florence (26)

Master class in Tuscan cuisine

I offer a master class in Tuscan cuisine. The venue is very picturesque and absolutely non-tourist. After the cooking class. acco …

Florence in one day!

Of course, for one day of stay in Florence, you can run through the streets filled with tourists and get stunned by the number of …

Florence's domes

Your attention is given a wonderful opportunity to visit places where Romanesque and Gothic styles are intertwined in various ways …

An unusual day in Tuscany

During your stay in Tuscany, do not miss the unique opportunity to learn the secrets of Italian cuisine by preparing a dish yourse …

400 € group

Guides Florence (8)

Tatiana Matyushko

Florence

Language: Русский

You can choose both individual and group tours of Florence and the suburbs. I will help you to see Florence from the une …

Excursions (6) Reviews (3)

Gavlishina Natalia

Florence

Language:

Without any problems I will help you in the organization of transfer, hotel reservation, tables in the restaurant, as we …

Excursions (15)

Guide license

Kaptarenko Natalia

Florence

Language: Russian

To share my knowledge, experience and love for this city with you, dear travelers, I graduated from the Faculty of Philo …

Irina Lichota

Pisa

Language: Italian, Русский

Dear friends! If we met on this virtual page, it means that you intend to organize a vacation for yourself or your frien …

Excursions (12)

Tours Florence (1)

Sea cruise in the Western Mediterranean from Rome on NCL Epic

Dates of arrival: 05.06 - 12.06 12.06 - 19.06 19.06 - 26.06 26.06 - 03.07 03.07 - 10.07 10.07 - 17.07 17.07 - 24.07 24.07 …

Markets and markets in Florence

Popular Questions and Answers

Excursions Florence (26)

Guides Florence (8)

Tours Florence (1)