What should I absolutely see when visiting Florence, Italy?

About 10 million people visit Florence every year, and if you've been there, you know that the historic center is not very big, making for a swarm of ... (And check out 30 things to do in Italy with kids!) ... This bridge does get packed with tourists, but it really is a special place that you should experience once. read more

Florence, as the birthplace of the Renaissance, provides the opportunity of enjoying the abundance of art. Wandering in the historic centre of the city is amazing, visiting Uffizi is a must for lovers of paintings. read more

It's absolutely indispensable to remember that nearly all the museums in Florence, as in the rest of Italy, are CLOSED ON MONDAYS! Visiting hours are often quite different and there is no single ticket that can be used for all the museums. read more

When most people think of visiting Italy for the first time, their first “must-see” destinations are what I call Italy’s “Holy Trinity” – Rome, Venice, and Florence. Of those three cities, Rome and Venice require the most preparation (in my opinion) in order to get the most out of them. Florence, by comparison, is easy. read more