Where is the main part of Florence?

That ring pretty much marks the historical center of Florence and where you'll be during most of your visit to the city. This area corresponds to the oldest part of the city, the ring is the boulevard built where most of the 13th century walls that circled the town were torn down in the 19th century.



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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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The 5 best areas to stay in Florence
  • Duomo: Stay in the Centre of Florence for Your First Visit.
  • Santa Maria Novella: Best Place to Stay in Florence for Families.
  • Santa Croce: Best Area to Stay in Florence for Nightlife.
  • San Marco & San Lorenzo: Best Places to Stay in Florence on a Budget.


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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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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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Avoid wandering around town alone late at night Provided you keep your wits about you and use common sense, you should feel safe and comfortable in Florence. Still, we'd advise avoiding the Santa Maria Novella area late at night when alone, as well as narrow dark alleys.

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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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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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Top things to do in Florence
  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. What is it: An absolute must-see in Florence (and to be honest, you can't miss it). ...
  • Palazzo Vecchio. ...
  • The Uffizi. ...
  • Galleria dell'Accademia. ...
  • Cappelle Medicee. ...
  • Mercato Centrale. ...
  • Arno River. ...
  • Caffé Gilli.


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The official language spoken in Florence is Italian, like in the rest of Italy. Citizens working in the tourism industry will most likely speak English.

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Getting around by bus is the most popular way of getting around Florence if you don't have a car. The tickets are affordable, so you can get from one side of the city to the other on spare change. The ATAF buses run on a regular schedule and are ideal for when you don't feel like walking.

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Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era. It is considered by many academics to have been the birthplace of the Renaissance, becoming a major artistic, cultural, commercial, political, economic and financial center.

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