Visit Santa Croce in Florence to See Giotto Frescoes and Michelangelo’s Grave
The art in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence includes frescoes by Giotto and Taddeo Gaddi and the oft-visited tombs or funeral monuments for Michelangelo, Dante, Galileo, and others. The Basilica of Santa Croce is one of the great Gothic churches of central Florence. This large Franciscan church is full of art, including magnificent … Read more
Visit San Lorenzo Basilica in Florence for Renaissance Art
The Basilica of San Lorenzo is at the origins of the Florentine Renaissance, with the tombs of the Medicis and sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo in this magnificent church in the heart of Florence. Although the church of San Lorenzo has some credible claims to being the oldest church in Florence, the present basilica is … Read more
Visit the San Marco Museum in Florence to See Fra Angelico Paintings and Monk Cells
The San Marco Museum in Florence is famous for its large collection of paintings by Fra Angelico, including original frescoes in the cells of the convent. The San Marco Museum in Florence is in the former Dominican convent, where the cells and art of the monastery have been preserved. Fra Angelico designed frescoes for each … Read more
See Fra Angelico Art in the San Marco Museum in Florence
Many of the best early Renaissance paintings and altarpieces by Fra Angelico are exhibited in the San Marco Museum in Florence. The pilgrims’ hospice of the former convent of San Marco in Florence has the world’s largest collection of altarpieces and paintings by Fra Angelico (c. 1395-1455). Famous altarpieces on display include the Deposition from … Read more
Visit the Medici Chapels with Michelangelo Sculptures in San Lorenzo in Florence
The Medici Chapels with Michelangelo sculptures in the San Lorenzo church complex form the mausoleum for the most powerful and best-known family in Renaissance Florence. The mausoleum of the Medici family in Florence is not surprisingly a grand affair. The second largest cupola in Florence covers the huge Chapel of the Princes (Capella Dei Principi) … Read more
2026: Florence Opening Hours of Top Sights, Museums, and Churches
When are top sights, churches, and museums in Florence open, where to buy ticket and get the latest updated visitor’s information.
Visit the Bargello Museum of Sculptures, Florence
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
CANCELED: Roissybus Opera to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
The Roissybus stopped running on 1 March 2026. This relatively cheap and frequent shuttle bus service between downtown Paris-Opera and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has not been replaced by a similar service. Roissybus Permanently Canceled! For most travelers, the best public transportation option to downtown Paris is now the RER B train from Charles … Read more
Visit the Orsanmichele Church and Museum in Florence
Visit Orsanmichele in Florence to see the original sculptures and art by Donatello, Giambologna, Ghiberti, and Daddi.
Save with the Firenze Card on Sightseeing in Florence
The Firenze Card is a skip-the-line ticket pass for top attractions and museums in Florence, including easy time-slot reservations for the Uffizi and Accademia galleries. The Firenzecard (Florence Card) is a sightseeing pass that offers priority access to almost all top sights in Florence for 72 hours. It is a particularly good deal in the … Read more
See Michelangelo’s David in the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence
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
Accademia (David), Bargello and Medici Chapels Savings Tickets in Florence
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
See the Laurentian Medici Library by Michelangelo in Florence
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
Top Art and Cultural Sights to See in Florence
The Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David, and the Duomo are the best things to see in Florence, but also explore these top cultural sights, museums, and churches for more of Italy’s best art treasures. Florence is packed with Renaissance masterpieces — from Michelangelo’s David and the Uffizi Gallery to the Duomo complex — but the city offers … Read more
Buy Skip-the-Line Tickets to See David in the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence
Michelangelo’s David sculpture in the Accademia in Florence is best seen on timed reservation tickets with fast-track priority admissions for a specific time slot. Combination tickets with the Bargello and other museums are very good deals. Michelangelo’s David, one of the most famous sculptures in the world, is the star attraction of the Galleria dell’Accademia … Read more
Visit the Free Cathedral of Florence (Duomo di Firenze)
The exterior of the Cathedral of Florence (Duomo di Firenze) is often more impressive than a visit to the large Gothic church interior, which is free and seen without tickets or time-slot reservations. The Duomo di Firenze, with its famous dome, is the symbol of Florence. This large cathedral dominates and beautifies the skyline from … Read more
Climbing the Brunelleschi Dome (Cupola) of the Duomo in Florence
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
Climb Giotto’s Campanile Bell Tower of the Duomo in Florence
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
Visit the Baptistry in Florence (Battistero di San Giovanni a Firenze)
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
Visit the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo (Cathedral Museum) in Florence
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