Florence Duomo cathedral and rooftops with Brunelleschi's dome

Florence Historic Center Walk — Duomo to Ponte Vecchio

Florence, Italy

HistoryArts CultureWalking

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Duration3 hrs

EffortEasy

BudgetBudget

StyleSelf-Guided

OpenEvery day

Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

StatusMust-See

About This Activity

Florence's centro storico packs more Renaissance art and architecture per block than anywhere on earth. Start at the Piazza del Duomo where Brunelleschi's dome dominates the skyline, walk south past the Palazzo Vecchio and through the Uffizi courtyard to the Arno River, then cross the Ponte Vecchio lined with gold and jewelry shops. The route is 2 km and manageable in 3 hours. Most exteriors are free; museum entry requires advance booking.

Seasonal note: Best spring and autumn; summer extremely crowded; exteriors free and accessible year-round

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