Art Gallery | Tourist Hotspot

The significant art museum of Florence, Ufizzi gallery, holds prominence among the world's art galleries as it is one of the world's largest and most visited museums. Giorgio Vasari constructed the building which houses the Uffizi gallery in the 1560s.

Masterpieces from collections of different artists famous during the Renaissance period like- Giotto, Simone Martini, Beato Angelico, Mantegna, Correggio, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Raffaello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio find a place in Uffizi gallery.

April Timings: 8.15 AM to 6.30 PM (closed on Monday)

UNESCO Site | Tourist Hotspot

Consecrated in 1436, Florence Duomo is considered the largest church in the world and accommodates around 30000 worshippers. With a white, red, and green marble façade, the grandeur makes the visitors go in awe of the medieval architecture. Also known as Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo has the largest masonry dome in the world. One of the interesting facts about the cathedral is the person who designed the rooftop had no previous training.

April Timings: 

Cathedral Timing: 10:15 AM to 04:15 PM (Monday to Friday)

Brunelleschi's Dome Timing: 12:45 PM to 06:45 PM (Monday to Friday)Saturday, Sunday closed

Art Gallery | Top Attraction

Galleria dell' Accademia / Accademia Gallery has extensive collections of paintings and sculptures of the world, housing works of some of the greatest artists like Michelangelo, Bartolini, Pampaloni, and Gaddi, among many others. Some famous paintings in the gallery are Venus and Cupid, Descent from the Cross, Annunciation, etc., famous among art enthusiasts for their realistic models and forms. Sculptures like David, The Young Slave, and St. Matthew are prominently placed in the gallery.

April Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:45 PM (Tuesday to Sunday)

Open-Air Museum | UNESCO Site

The UNESCO site is a 16th-century garden built by various designers in different stages. Some designers who participated in construction and sculpture completion were Niccolò Tribolo, Bartolomeo Ammanati, Giorgio Vasari, and Bernardo Buontalenti. The Italian Garden was built for the Medici, but also served as an inspiration for many European gardens. Statues of ancient, medieval, and modern Renaissance are well distributed throughout the park.

April Timings: 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM (Daily)

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Museum | Historical Monument

Palazzo Pitti, or Pitti Palace, is a historical monument that dates back to 1458 AD and is considered the township of a wealthy and prosperous Florential banker- Luca Pitti. However, it was later bought by the Medici family. You will be amazed to know that the palace was once made a political seat of power by  Napoleon Bonaparte. The Palatine Gallery in the palace houses many classical Renaissance paintings, which form the private art collections of the Medici’s successors.

April Timings: 1:30 PM - 6:50 PM (Tuesday-Sunday)

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Town Hall | Top Attraction

Built for Signoria, the fathers of the Florence republican government, the palace's construction started during the early years of 1299 and was completed in 1314. The impressive architecture was built in the Tuscan Gothic style by Arnolfo di Cambio. Some of the most significant sculptures are those of Adam and Eve, Hercules and Caucus, the Fountain of Neptune, and the statue of Cosimo I. The Gothic windows and civic architecture are a hit among art enthusiasts who flock to the town hall in large numbers.

April Timings: 9 AM to 11 PM (Friday-Wednesday) | 9 AM to 2 PM (Thursday)

Art Museum | Historical Monument

The word Bargello comes from the Latin word bargillus, which means a fortified tower. Palace construction started in 1255 and served as the chief residence of the city magistrate of Florence. Besides, the palace also houses classic pieces of art from the Renaissance period like Michelangelo's Bacchus, Pitti Tondo (or Madonna and Child), Brutus, and David-Apollo. The Islamic Hall, though added at a later stage, is still a breathtaking piece of work.

April Timings: 8:15 AM to 5 PM

Tomb Museum | Top Attraction

The two structures- Sagrestia Nuova and Cappella dei Principi *were constructed in 16th and 17th century Florence as an extension to the main church to celebrate the grandeur of the Medici family. Sagrestia Nuova was designed by Michelangelo. Sculptures of unfinished *Madonna and Child flanked by the Medici patron saints and sculptures of days, nights, dawn, dusk, and tombs were also built within the premise. The striking look of Cappella dei Principi is due to the high-rise structure that rises to 59m. Designed by Matteo Nigetti, it is one of the finest examples of court art.

April Timings: 8:15 AM to 5 PM (Tuesday-Saturday)

Church | Historical Monument

Siena lies in the Tuscany region of Italy, and its huge popularity is due to the fact that it was the seat of the Diocese of Siena in earlier times. The mesmerizing art, architecture, sculpture, and paintings of the UNESCO World Heritage Site hold a lot of prominence. It is believed that the black and white pattern of the monument is due to the black and white horses of the city's founders, Senius and Aschius.

April Timing: 10 AM to 7 PM

Day Trip | International Landmark

Pisa, the city of the famous leaning tower, is quite near Florence, and a daily train takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach. From striking church architecture to splendid monuments and Italian squares, Pisa is a place that is worth visiting. The tower can be climbed and can be captured from different angles. Do not forget to score Gelato ice cream when in Pisa.

Day Trip | Culinary Experience

Chianti is one of the most beautiful destinations in Florence, known not just for fine wine tasting but also for breathtaking places. The place is the hub for wine production, owing to some of the marvelous vineyards. The wavering hills and plains make the place worth visiting, along with the fine arts of medieval times. You can participate in organized as well as self-wine tasting based on the appointments at various restaurants.

April Timing: All day long

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Day Trip | Adventure Experience

Cinque Terre is one of the most popular destinations which characterizes Florence in world postcards and photographs. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sea destination that is reachable using a daily express train that runs between La Spezia and Levanto in Sestri Levante, which stops at all fishing villages and runs in each direction. The breathtaking place is famous for its vineyards, windy cliffs, sumptuous cuisines, and wines.

April Timing: Fixed as per the train schedule

Venue:  Borgo San Lorenzo
Dates: April month

The town is just outside central Florence city and is known to showcase the colors of various flower blooms, their aromas, and vibrancy during the spring month. The ideal weather not only helps the nursery grow in full swing but also adds to visitors' overall experience.

Venue: All across Florence
Dates: April 12- April 14

The Florence Bike festival incentivizes every person in the city- youngsters, elderly, visitors, and tourists to try their hand at biking. Cycle enthusiasts find this event a real fun to catch up on fitness and overall biking experience.