What is the main area of Florence called?

Duomo / Uffizi / Ponte Vecchio Area This area is the heart of Florence and here you'll find the magnificent cathedral or duomo – Santa Maria del Fiore – the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Vecchio. Not to mention the city's iconic piazzas, shopping streets and many museums and restaurants.



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Duomo / Uffizi / Ponte Vecchio Area This area is the heart of Florence and here you'll find the magnificent cathedral or duomo – Santa Maria del Fiore – the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Vecchio. Not to mention the city's iconic piazzas, shopping streets and many museums and restaurants.

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Via Tornabuoni is one of the most central streets in Florence, connecting Ponte Santa Trinita to piazza degli Antinori.

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Florence neighborhood: Oltrarno Located south of the Arno river, which splits Florence in two, the Oltrarno district is the most vibrant area in the city. Oltrarno has maintained its reputation as the artisans' district throughout Florence's century-long development.

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If you're looking to just hit the city's top highlights, three or so days should be enough. But if you're like us, hitting the hotspots will only make you curious to stay longer – especially in a place as rich with culture, cuisine, and history as Florence.

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1. Florence, Italy. It'll take around ten minutes and just half a mile of walking to get a look at Florence's main attractions. The Ponte Vecchio, the city's famous Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery are basically within touching distance of each other.

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The best time to visit Florence is from April to June and September to October. April to June sees spring, with mellow weather and the landscapes awash with peculiar flowers all along the Tuscan countryside.

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