The Bargello Museum near the Uffizi has the best collection of Renaissance sculptures in Florence, including several by Michelangelo and two Davids by Donatello. The Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Firenze focuses on medieval and Renaissance art. It is particularly famous for sculptures, including some of the best works by Donatello (David, St George, Marzocco) … Read more
The Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana is the Medici library designed by Michelangelo in the San Lorenzo complex in Florence. It is also a major working library. The Laurentian Medici Library (Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana) is a major library in Florence. For tourists, the main sight is the magnificent Renaissance reading room designed by Michelangelo. The entire room … Read more
See Michelangelo’s David, the world’s most famous statue on display in the Galleria dell’ Accademia di Firenze in Florence, Italy. The large marble sculpture of David by Michelangelo is often described as the most famous statue in the world. David is displayed in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, where it is the most impressive work … Read more
New sightseeing savings tickets in Florence include time-slot reservations for the Accademia (Michelangelo’s David) and admission to the Bargello sculptures museum, with an option to add the Medici Chapels, Orsanmichele, Palazzo Davanzati, and Casa Martelli. The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze and the Bargello Museums introduced new combination ticket passes for cheaper and easier admissions to … Read more
The Mall Firenze factory outlet stores near Florence in Italy have bargains by top designer brands including Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Tod’s, and Versace. The Prada Outlet is nearby. The Mall Firenze outlet stores near Florence in Tuscany feature factory outlet savings prices on designer clothes by some of the most exclusive labels in … Read more
Visiting Florence Cathedral is free but buy combination tickets to see the baptistery and museum. Book essential time slots to to climb the dome and campanile in advance.
Visit the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo di Firenze (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) in Florence to see the original art, sculptures, and treasury of the cathedral, baptistry, and campanile. The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral Museum) is home to many of the original artworks from the cathedral, campanile, and baptistry. … Read more
The marble-clad Baptistry of St John at Florence Cathedral (Battistero di San Giovanni a Firenze) is famous for its magnificent bronze doors, but also visit the interior to see the original 13th-century dome mosaics. The Romanesque battistero to the west of the famous Duomo in Florence was the baptistry for all Florentine newborns for centuries. … Read more
The Campanile of Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is a Gothic masterpiece designed by Giotto and is often considered the most beautiful bell tower in Italy. It is an easy climb to the top for panoramic views. Giotto added a visual focal point to the skyline of early 14th-century Florence with the magnificent bell tower (campanile) of … Read more
Climbing the cupola (dome) Brunelleschi designed for the cathedral of Florence is for many visitors the highlight of visiting the Duomo complex in Firenze. Brunelleschi’s dome over the crossing of the Duomo in Florence is an architectural and engineering masterpiece of the early 15th century. For over four centuries, it was the largest dome in … Read more