Florence in March | Weather, Museums, Attractions & More

1. Uffizi Gallery

Art Gallery | Tourist Hotspot

The gallery is a repository of art and sculpture from the Medieval to the Modern Age. It has a collection of masterpieces from different artists famous during the Renaissance period like- Giotto, Simone Martini, Beato Angelico, Mantegna, Correggio, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Raffaello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. The collection of paintings, architecture, prints, drawings, sculptures, books, and archives differs from all the other galleries. You can visit the gallery throughout the week except on Monday.

March Timings: 8.15 AM to 6.30 PM (Monday closed)

2. Florence Duomo

UNESCO Site | Tourist Hotspot

The Florence cathedral or Florence Duomo construction took almost 200 years to complete. The exterior of the cathedral has a polychromatic marble panel and a 19th-century Gothic Revival Façade (the architectural transformation), which gives it a grand look. The cathedral complex in Piazza del Duomo also includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile, which forms part of a World Heritage Site UNESCO.

March 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)

Closed: Sat, Sun

3. Accademia Gallery

Art Gallery | Top Attraction

Housing some of the finest sculptures, paintings, and art forms from the world, Accademia Gallery is a must-visit for art enthusiasts. 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. One of the most loved sections of the Gallery is the Hall of the Prisoners which houses some of Michelangelo’s work, including the unfinished Slaves. 

March Timing: 9:00 AM to 6:45 PM ( Tuesday to Sunday )

4. Boboli Gardens

Open-Air Museum | UNESCO Site

The Boboli Gardens or Giardino di Boboli is a public park in Florence that is an open-air museum having statues from various periods and eras. The garden was originally designed for Medici and is one of the inspirations for the European gardens in later eras. The 16th-century garden is just behind the Pitti Palace. Various designers like  Niccolò Tribolo, Bartolomeo Ammanati, Giorgio Vasari, and Bernardo Buontalenti contributed to the construction of gardens and sculptures there.

March Timing: 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM (Daily)

5. Palazzo Pitti

Museum | Historical Monument

The historical monument, also known as the Pitti Palace, 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 houses in the Pitti Palace make it a worthwhile visit for art admirers and showcases the grandeur of various art forms of medieval Italy.

March Timing: 1:30 PM - 6:50 PM (Tuesday-Sunday)

6. Palazzo Vecchio

Town Hall | Top Attraction

The palace was built for Signoria, who was the father of the Florence republican government during the early years of 1299. The impressive architecture was built in the Tuscan Gothic style by Arnolfo di Cambio. The most significant sculptures are those of Adam and Eve, Hercules and Caucus, the Fountain of Neptune, and the statue of Cosimo I. The high-rise bell towers for public announcements, Gothic windows, and civic architecture are some of the beautiful eye-catching structures of the monument.

March Timing: 9 AM to 7 PM (Friday-Wednesday)

9 AM to 2 PM (Thursday)

7. Museo del Bargello

Art Museum | Historical Monument

The Bargello National Museum was a palace whose construction started in 1255 and was also the residence of the city magistrate of Florence. It once served as a prison and barrack and now contains a collection of Renaissance sculptures. It also houses works by famous artists like Michelangelo, Donatello, Cellini, Miguel Angelo, Verrochio, and De la Robbia, to name a few. Even though it is a small museum compared to some of the famous museums in Florence, it cannot be missed.

March Timing: 8:15 AM to 1:50 PM (Daily)

8. Medici Chapels

Tomb Museum | Top Attraction

To celebrate the grandeur of Medicis, the two structures- Sagrestia Nuova and Cappella dei Principi were constructed in 16th and 17th century Florence as an extension to the main church. 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.

March Timing: 8:15 AM to 2 PM (Daily); Closed on 6 March, 12 March, 20 March, 26 March

9. Siena Cathedral

Church | Historical Monument

The UNESCO World Heritage site is surrounded by a 1000-year-old walled chamber, which has been important since the medieval era. Siena lies in the Tuscany region of Italy, and its huge popularity is because it was the seat of the Diocese of Siena in earlier times. The mesmerizing art, architecture, sculpture, and paintings hold a lot of prominence. The black and white pattern of the monument is due to the black and white horses of the city's founders, Senius and Aschius.

March Timing: 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday - Saturday) 

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Sunday and other public holidays)

10. Day Trip to Pisa

Day Trip | International Landmark

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

11. Wine Tasting at Chianti

Day Trip | Culinary Experience

Chianti is a hub of wine production and is emerging as a big hit among young people who want to go for wine tasting at some of the offbeat locations. The place offers some breathtaking places to visit in the form of the wavering hills and plains that makes the place worth visiting. The fine arts of medieval times. The marvelous vineyards are eye-catching. You can even participate in organized and self-wine tasting based on the appointments at various restaurants.

12. Train Rides at Cinque Terre

Day Trip | Adventure Experience

Cinque Terre is one of the most popular destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that characterizes Florence in world postcards and photographs. The daily express train runs between La Spezia and Levanto in Sestri Levante and stops at all five fishing villages- Monterosso al Mare, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Riomaggiore. The breathtaking place is famous for its vineyards, windy cliffs, sumptuous cuisines, and wines has many hiking places and Instagrammable sites that you just cannot miss.