{"id":10697,"date":"2021-07-29T11:17:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T11:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/?p=10697"},"modified":"2025-06-28T14:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T14:41:38","slug":"1-day-in-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/1-day-in-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"1 Day in Florence (How to See Florence on Sundays)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><em>Updated 202<\/em>5<\/strong><br><strong>On Sundays there are free things to do in Florence historic centre and lesser-known places to enjoy, it\u2019s a good day to wander around, to learn a little history, and find your bearings!<\/strong> <strong>Whether you\u2019re here at the weekend, or just love travelling and need to budget the frills, our &#8216;1 Day in Florence&#8217; guide gives some useful suggestions for a day out or a pocket-friendly overnight stay in Italy\u2019s favourite city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">It&#8217;s a feat to fit everything into a 1 day in Florence itinerary. Italy has 51 UNESCO Sites, that&#8217;s the highest in the world! What&#8217;s more, historical Florence is a World Heritage Centre where Renaissance was born. This guide suggests a walk through the fabled city to discover the evocative sights, <strong>how to spend a day in Florence<\/strong> <strong>on a budget<\/strong>, and describes the top temples, palaces and art galleries that you may want to visit, as well as <strong>tips on places to see on Sundays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Florence historic centre can obviously be visited in opulent style too, a holiday that includes Renaissance hotels, gourmet restaurants, exclusive tours, theatre and the opera. It\u2019s also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/women-only-tour-destinations\/#enjoy-fine-italian-wine-cuisine-in-tuscany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perfect destination to start a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Tuscany<\/a>, to discover the world-famed walled cities and villages, to see the Chianti vineyards and wineries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1 Day<\/strong> <strong>in<\/strong> <strong>Florence, Italy <\/strong><br><strong>(How to Spend Sunday in Florence)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/d\/d5\/Sunset_over_florence_1.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset views over the historical city of  Florence in Italy.\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em><strong>Original text by Kali Marco.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">We arrived in Florence on a Sunday, it was heaving with tourists of every nationality, Italian day-trippers, and locals enjoying time in their city. Queues are staggeringly long to visit the main attractions (the Duomo complex, art galleries and museums), and people are standing in hour long lines outside the most famous gelaterias and prosciutterias to get an ice cream or cold cuts sandwich&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-a2516ad4      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Best Things to See and Do in Florence<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#1-day-in-florence-itinerary\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">1 Day in Florence Itinerary<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazza-della-stazione\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazza della Stazione<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazza-santa-maria-novella-and-the-basilica\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazza Santa Maria Novella and the Basilica<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#overnight-stay-enjoy-florence-like-a-local\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Overnight Stay &#8211; Enjoy Florence like a local<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#a-walk-into-the-historic-centre-of-firenze\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">A walk into the Historic Centre of Firenze<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#fortezza-da-basso-fort-and-gardens\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Fortezza da Basso Fort and Gardens<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#church-of-the-nativity-of-christ-and-st-nicholas-the-wonderworker\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazza-della-indipendenza\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazza della Indipendenza<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#wander-around-florence-historic-quarter\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Wander around Florence Historic Quarter<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazza-san-marco-florence\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazza San Marco (Florence)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#galleria-dellaccademia\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Galleria dell&#039;Accademia<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazza-del-duomo-and-the-duomo-complex\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazza del Duomo and the Duomo Complex<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazza-della-repubblica\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazza della Repubblica<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazza-della-signoria-palazzo-vecchio\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazza della Signoria &amp; Palazzo Vecchio<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#uffizi-gallery\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Uffizi Gallery<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ponte-vecchio\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Ponte Vecchio<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#lunch-beside-river-arno\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Lunch beside River Arno<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#pitti-palace\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Pitti Palace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#panoramic-views-of-florence\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Panoramic Views of Florence<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#boboli-gardens-and-the-porcelain-museum\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Boboli Gardens and the Porcelain Museum<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#forte-di-belvedere\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Forte di Belvedere<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#giardino-delle-rose\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Giardino delle Rose<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#piazzale-michelangelo\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Piazzale Michelangelo<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#abbey-san-miniato-al-monte\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Abbey San Miniato Al Monte<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#afternoon-aperitif-in-florence\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Afternoon Aperitif in Florence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#english-mass-in-firenze-duomo\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">English Mass in Firenze Duomo<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cost-of-our-sunday-in-florence\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cost of our Sunday in Florence<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#accommodation-and-food-costs-in-florence\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Accommodation and Food Costs in Florence<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>1 Day in Florence<\/strong> <strong>Itinerary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazza della Stazione<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Here for a day trip? Most travellers arrive at Piazza della Stazione, a transport hub for Firenze SMN rail terminal, with high-speed trains to Florence from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/2-days-in-bologna-italy-what-to-do-and-where-to-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bologna<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/2-day-venice-itinerary-best-places-to-visit-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venice<\/a><\/strong>, Milan, Turin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/rome-in-1-day-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Rome<\/strong><\/a> and Naples. The tram connection to Florence International Airport stops on the road outside. Busy \u2018station square\u2019 is flanked by Santa Maria Novella Basilica, one of the city\u2019s top UNESCO sites. A Tourist Information Bureau is located next door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazza Santa Maria Novella and the Basilica<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Firenze_kosciol_Santa_Maria_Novella_1.jpg\/1200px-Firenze_kosciol_Santa_Maria_Novella_1.jpg\" alt=\"Obelisk in Piazza Santa Maria Novella square in front of the Basilica in Florence.\" style=\"width:450px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Santa Maria Novella Basilica<\/strong> is a grand church in early Renaissance style dating to the 15<sup>th<\/sup> century and built over a much earlier site. One of the finest examples of Tuscany architecture, veritable features include the pulpit, stained-glass windows, the \u2018Holy Trinity\u2019 fresco, and a bronze crucifix above the altar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Various chapels and the sacristy lead off a T-shaped central nave supported by giant Corinthian columns. A museum in the cloisters displays pertinent works-of-art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The southern fa\u00e7ade of this impressive Roman Catholic Church curves round Pza Santa Maria Novella, a public plaza first laid out in 1287. The two marble obelisks have a peculiar history, and were used as strategic points in chariot races that were popular in Tuscany during the 1500s right up to the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smn.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Maria Novella Basilica<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Visitor Opening Times and Entrance Fees (Church and Museum)<br><\/strong>Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm (Fridays from 11 am), Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm.<br>Admission: Adults 7.50\u20ac<br><strong>*<\/strong>Free entrance to the church for those who wish to pray or attend religious ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Medieval Florence stretches eastwards from Santa Maria Novella Church, a short walk down the old streets leads to the most famous site of all, the extraordinary Duomo. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fed461\"><strong>* If you are only visiting Florence for the day, skip the next section and <a href=\"#late-until\">go directly the Duomo Complex &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Overnight Stay &#8211; Enjoy Florence like a local<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/firenze-apartment-florence-1-day-itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"Typical 19th century apartment building for an overnight stay in Florence.\" class=\"wp-image-10737\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Stay in a classical and classy late 19th century Florentine apartment in the quiet suburbs for a genuine experience and to feel like a local. A home exchange, couch surf, or \u2018sisters-helping-sisters\u2019 are money-saving options, and holiday rentals are distinctively cheaper than central locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">We stayed in District 1 in the Rifredi suburb, only four tram stops from Santa Maria Novella railway terminal and the historical nucleus of Firenze. After a full day sightseeing, pick up some fresh regional foods and a bottle of <a href=\"https:\/\/armchairsommelier.com\/wine-regions\/wine-tasting-in-tuscany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tuscany wine<\/a>, for a relaxing evening meal &#8216;at home&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>A walk into the <\/strong><strong>H<\/strong><strong>istoric <\/strong><strong>C<\/strong><strong>entre <\/strong><strong>of Firenze<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you fancy stretching your legs after a flight, road trip or train journey, the 20 minute walk into the old city centre is a chance to see these intriguing sites (otherwise get the tram back to Piazza della Stazione and head for the Duomo directly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fortezza da Basso Fort and Gardens<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/florence-tram-fortezza-da-basso-1-day-itinerary.webp\" alt=\"Modern Florence Tram outside the old walls of Fortezza da Basso Fort.\" class=\"wp-image-10742\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tram outside Fortezza da Basso<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Fortezza da Basso &#8216;St John the Baptist Fort&#8217; was built into Florence\u2019s defensive walls in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century. The biggest historical monument in the city now houses 11 exhibition halls where trade fairs and concerts are regularly held. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">One of the world\u2019s top contemporary art and design events, the next <strong>Florence Biennale<\/strong> is scheduled for October 18-26, 2025. See details of current events on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firenzefiera.it\/eventi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firenze Fiera website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Pretty Fortalezza Gardens were created around the Royal \u2018Swan Lake\u2019 pond and fountain outside the fort complex, which means entrance is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firenzefiera.it\/en\/spaces\/fortezza-da-basso\/spadolini-pavilion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fortezza da Basso<\/a><\/strong><br>Location: Viale Filippo Strozzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/f\/f7\/Chiesa_russa_Firenze.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The \u2018Russian Church\u2019, as it\u2019s familiarly known, is a 19<sup>th<\/sup> century Muscovite Baroque style Russian Orthodox Church, the type of temple that you expect to see in Sofia or other east European countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The pale pink concoction topped by green onion-shaped domes and gilded crosses complete with chains grabs the attention in the heart of Roman Catholic Italy. Take a peek at the ornate interior at prayer time on Sunday mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-normal-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong>Open<\/strong> <strong>for religious services<\/strong><br>Saturday 6 pm and Sunday at 9 am (see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chiesarussafirenze.org\/calendario-vecchia-versione\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiesa Russa Firenze<\/a>). <br><strong>Location<\/strong>: Via Leone X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazza della Indipendenza<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">One of Florence\u2019s historical town piazzas, \u2018Independence Square\u2019 is a tree-shaded garden encircled by 19th century bourgeois palaces. Bronze statues of 2 historic statesmen are a mere taste of the artist treasures this city holds. Lots of caf\u00e9s in the area if you want to stop for a coffee or breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Wander around Florence Historic Quarter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/duomo-cathedral-florence-1-day-itinerary.webp\" alt=\"The Duomo cathedral, baptistery and bell tower are must-see sights for a 1 day in Florence itinerary.\" class=\"wp-image-10743\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The historical centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">It\u2019s a fascinating fact that Italy was formed fairly recently as history goes, when a compendium of small kingdoms and republics were united in 1861 to create one unique country. Back in the Middle Ages, the Italian Peninsula was ruled by self-proclaimed royalty and powerful politicians who controlled the legendary states of Sicily, Venice, Milan, and Florence!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/equestrian-statue-of-cosimo-medici-piazza-signoria-florence-1-day-itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"Bronze equestrian statue of Cosimo Medici in Piazza Signoria, Florence.\" class=\"wp-image-10739\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Statue of Cosimo Medici in Piazza Signoria<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Medieval Florence flourished under the rule of the Medici, an affluent banking family with a love of everything artistic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Italy\/The-early-Italian-Renaissance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renaissance<\/a> was born as local architects, sculptures and painters reached vertiginous fame as their works-of-art embellished temples, palaces and countless town piazzas \u2013 fabled names, the grand masters Michelangelo, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto, and Botticelli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazza San Marco (Florence)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1b\/Fi%2C_chiesa_di_san_marco_con_facciata_restaurata%2C_settembre_2013.JPG\/1024px-Fi%2C_chiesa_di_san_marco_con_facciata_restaurata%2C_settembre_2013.JPG\" alt=\"Medieval fa\u00e7ade of San Marco church in Florence.\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">A statue of a freedom fighter in the middle of Piazza San Marco seems to guard the streets of Medieval Firenze. The cute square is backed by a 15<sup>th<\/sup> century Dominican Monastery which now houses the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Museo_Nazionale_di_San_Marco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Museo Nazionale di San Marco<\/a> art museum, and Florence&#8217;s San Marco Basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imuseidifirenze.it\/museo-di-san-marco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Firenze &#8211; Museo di San Marco<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Museum<\/strong> <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong>: <br>Daily 8.15 am to 1.50 pm; <br><strong>Closed:<\/strong> 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month, the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, Christmas Day and New Year&#8217;s Eve.<br><strong>Entrance tickets:<\/strong> 8\u20ac Adults, 2\u20ac EU citizens aged 18 to 25, free entrance for EU citizens under 18 and for those over 65. <br>See website for full details and opening times.<br>Location: Via Ventisette Aprile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Galleria dell&#8217;Accademia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/8\/84\/Michelangelo%27s_David_2015.jpg\" alt=\"White marble statue of 'David inside Accademia Gallery in Florence. \" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The original David inside Galleria dell&#8217;Accademia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Accademia is the iconic art gallery where \u2018David\u2019 lives. Michelangelo\u2019s statue -the original marble sculpture- is on permanent display along with other masterpieces of Renaissance artwork, as well as collections of Italian Gothic and Russian religious paintings. Anyone wanting to visit on a Sunday must book in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Don\u2019t worry if you miss this, there\u2019s a full size replica in Piazza della Signoria, the magnificent statue-filled square deep in the old town when the David sculpture was originally placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galleria dell&#8217;Accademia di Firenze<\/a><\/strong><br>Location: Via Ricasoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" id=\"late-until\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong>Opening Times and Entrace Fees<\/strong><br>Tuesday to Sunday from 8.15 am to 6.20 pm (last admission); booking is recommended. Closed Mondays.<br><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults 16\u20ac (EU citizens 18-25: 2\u20ac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazza del Duomo and the Duomo Complex<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/florence-street-duomo-cathedral-1-day-itinerary-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Monumental Florence Cathedral at end of a narrow medieval street in historic city centre.\" class=\"wp-image-10744\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Narrow backstreets open onto Piazza del Duomo cathedral square almost without warning, the almighty Florence Duomo a startling sight, taking pride of place alongside the bell tower and baptistery. It\u2019s a magnet for tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral<\/strong> is sheathed in green, pink and white marble, a huge chunky structure started in 1296 and crowned with Brunelleschi&#8217;s distinctive dome, this is the biggest medieval building in the whole of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Giotto&#8217;s Campanile<\/strong> is similarly beautiful, a slim tower inlaid with geometrical patterns and reliefs, and sculpted windows towards the top. The five distinct levels were created between 1334 and 1359, although the seven tower bells have been cast in more recent centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Battistero di San Giovanni<\/strong> (aka Saint John Baptistery) was built 1059-1128, predating Florence Cathedral. In fact, an octagonal Christian baptistery of some sort has stood on this spot since the 4<sup>th<\/sup> century. Marble panels clad the exterior in keeping with Duomo cathedral and bell tower, but three bronze doors are the real distinguishing feature. The East door attracts the most attention and is known as \u2018The Gates of Paradise\u2019 referring to the artistry perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/1\/1b\/View_of_Santa_Maria_del_Fiore_in_Florence.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Florence Cathedral and bell tower.\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you want to climb up the tower or to the dome terraces, visit the baptistery, Duomo museum or the remains of Ancient Basilica of Santa Reparata (cathedral crypt), entrance tickets are required. Saturdays and Sundays booths are closed, so purchase online in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fed461\"><strong>The official Duomo website has <a href=\"https:\/\/duomo.firenze.it\/DUOMO_VTour\/2_cupola_brunelleschi\/cupola.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free virtual tours of the Bell Tower, and the Dome<\/a> which has amazing 360\u00ba panoramas over historic Florence. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/duomo.firenze.it\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence Duomo Complex<\/a><\/strong> <br><em>* Always check the official website to confirm opening days, times and prices, as these may vary throughout the year.<\/em><br><br><strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral<\/strong><br><strong>Visitor Opening Hours<br><\/strong>Mondays to Saturdays 10.15 am to 5 pm; Closed on Sundays and public holidays.<br><em>* There\u2019s the possibility to attend Catholic Mass (we went late Sunday afternoon).<\/em><br><strong>Entrance to the Cathedral is free of charge.<\/strong> Expect to queue.<br><strong>Dress Code: <\/strong>Dress modestly, shoulders and chest must be covered, trousers or dress must cover knees.<br><br><strong>Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<br><\/strong>Mondays to Fridays 8.15 am to 7.30 pm; Saturdays 8.15 am to 5.15 pm; Sundays 12.45 pm to 5.15 pm.<br>* There are 463 steps to climb<br><br><strong>Giotto&#8217;s Campanile<\/strong><br>Open 7 days a week 8.15 am to 7.45 pm.<br>* 414 steps to climb<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gates-of-heaven-baptistery-florence-1-day-itinerary-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Bronze 'Gateway to Heaven' doors on marble fa\u00e7ade of Florence Baptistery.\" class=\"wp-image-10753\" style=\"width:400px;height:260px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gateway to Heaven &#8211; Florence Baptistery<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong>Opera del Duomo Museum<br><\/strong>Open 7 days a week 9 am to 7.45 pm;<br>* <em>Closed first Tuesday of the month<\/em>.<br><br><strong>San Giovanni Baptistery<br><\/strong>Open 7 days a week 9 am to 7.45 pm.<br><br><strong>Price of Brunelleschi Pass 30\u20ac<\/strong> (adult price for entrance into the dome, bell tower, museum, baptistery, and ruins of Santa Reparata under the Cathedral). Valid 3 consecutive days.<br><br><strong>Ticket Office<br><\/strong>Piazza San Giovanni 7 (opposite the Baptistery), open Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7.15 pm, Sundays 10 am to 5.45 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazza della Repubblica<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/piazza-della-repubblica-florence-1-day-itinerary-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Florence's monumental Piazza della Repubblica with art stalls &amp; a merry-go-round.\" class=\"wp-image-10752\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Pza Repubblica is a couple of minutes walk from the Baptistery down Via Roma, the street which follows the ancient Roman north-south way through Florence. \u2018Florentia\u2019 was a Roman city built for troops in the year 59 BC. The Forum was sited right here and \u2018The Column of Abundance\u2019 in the middle of the piazza marks the very centre of the original historical settlement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">This neighbourhood has been rebuilt various times over the ages, the present square is bordered by 19<sup>th<\/sup> century palaces with celebrated caff\u00e8s under the porticoes. A traditional merry-go-round is the focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazza della Signoria<\/strong> <strong>&amp;<\/strong> <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/neptune-fountain-piazza-della-signoria-florence-1-day-itinerary-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Standing in front of Neptune's Fountain in Piazza Della Signoria on Sunday in Florence, Italy.\" class=\"wp-image-10745\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Standing in front of Neptune&#8217;s Fountain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Piazza della Signoria<\/strong> is a highlight of this walk around historic Florence. Just 5 minutes south of Piazza Republic, or 7 mins. from the Duomo, it\u2019s an astonishing site and a feat to describe, an open air museum! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The Signoria were lords who governed the Republic of Florence in the medieval era (1250 -1532) so this monumental square has special importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> presides one corner of Plz Signoria since 1299. Previously Florence Town Hall and now a museum, the castellated \u2018old palace\u2019 resembles a fort with thick stonework walls, a tower and battlements. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/palazzo-vecchio-piazza-della-signoria-florence-1-day-itinerary-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Replica of 'David' outside Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.\" class=\"wp-image-10751\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is a replica of &#8216;David&#8217; outside Palazzo Vecchio<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The entrance is guarded by symbolic sculptures in marble or bronze, the Heraldic Lion of Florence, replicas of Michelangelo\u2019s David (Republican defiance), Bandinelli&#8217;s Hercules and Cacus (strength), and Donatello\u2019s Judith and Holofernes (depicts the power of women, the original is actually inside the museum). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Ammannati\u2019s Neptune Fountain (maritime power) and the statue of Duke Cosimo Medici riding a horse (military rule) stand close-by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/musefirenze.it\/en\/musei\/museo-di-palazzo-vecchio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Palazzo Vecchio<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Museum Opening Hours and Entrance Fee<\/strong><br>Friday to Wednesday 9 am to 7 pm, Thursdays until 2 pm.<br>Adults 17.50\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/5\/54\/Loggia_dei_lanzi%2C_veduta_da_palazzo_vecchio.JPG\" alt=\"Ancient marble &amp; bronze statues beside the colonnaded 'stage' of Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence.\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Loggia dei Lanzi<\/strong> is a colonnaded stage protected by archways, designed in 1376. It\u2019s an open air gallery where sculptures play act to the audience below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Medici lions protect steps skirting a dais dotted with mythical figures including the Renaissance \u2018Rape of the Sabines\u2019 which portrays women from the Apennines who were abducted by soldiers in Roman times, or Perseus holding Medusa\u2019s head in a victorious salute, as well as the antique Roman statues which are positioned near the back wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fed461\">Wander around Piazza Signoria and Loggia dei Lanzi for as long as you like, this is a public space and absolutely free. Exact replicas have replaced the majority of statues so you can get up close, (originals are kept on show in the museums of Florence).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Uffizi Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uffuzi-gallery-florence-1-day-itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"Courtyard of Uffuzi Gallery in Florence, Italy.\" class=\"wp-image-10738\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Uffizi Galleries are directly behind Loggia dei Lanzi. Italy\u2019s top art gallery dates to the 1500s. At first used as magistrates offices, the huge palatial edifice has 2 main wings either-side of a rather narrow courtyard joined by an overhead passageway (Vasari Corridor); there are 45 halls spread out over two floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Collections of priceless Renaissance masterpieces and Contemporary works-of-art attract millions of visitors annually (over 2 million tourists in 2019). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fed461;font-size:18px\">You&#8217;ll be happy to know, that <strong>admission to all State Museums in Italy is free on the first Sunday of every month<\/strong> during 2025! This includes the Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace, and applies to all state museums, monuments, galleries and parks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you want to see the museum, it\u2019s advisable to purchase tickets well in advance and plan the 3 hour tour into your itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Otherwise, admire the stunning architecture from the inner cortile and leave by the archway that faces River Arno. A couple of minutes away is yet another iconic sight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uffizi.it\/en\/the-uffizi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uffizi Gallery<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Opening Hours and Entrance Fee<\/strong><br>Wednesday to Sunday 8.15 am to 6.30 pm (Tuesdays until 9.30 pm; Saturdays and holidays reservations essential; Closed Mondays.<br>Admission: Adults 25\u20ac. <em>* Free entrance on 1st Sunday of the month. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fed461\"><strong>Vasari Corridor<\/strong> is an authentic medieval skywalk which connects Palazzo Vecchio to Uffizi Gallery, crossing River Arno above Ponte Vecchio bridge, and running over Oltrarno neighbourhood to Pitti Palace. Currently closed for major renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ponte Vecchio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/7f\/The_Ponte_Vecchio_%22Old_Bridge%22_and_Arno_River%2C_Florence%2C_Italy.jpg\/1200px-The_Ponte_Vecchio_%22Old_Bridge%22_and_Arno_River%2C_Florence%2C_Italy.jpg\" alt=\"Medieval Ponte Vecchio over River Arno with the elevated Vasari Corridor in Florence.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ponte Vecchio over River Arno with the elevated Vasari Corridor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Ponte Vecchio arches over the Arno, a river that flows from the Apennine Mountains through the heart of Florence, dividing the city in two. Elite jewellery stores flank the stone parapets, gems and gold filigree aglitter in window displays, tempting visitors as they amble slowly across the world famous footbridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">It&#8217;s hard to imagine these tiny premises were initially used for selling meats and animal hides back in the 1300s, when the \u2018old bridge\u2019 was rebuilt after floods had swept everything but the foundations away. Resist those pricey bangles and enjoy window shopping as you cross this bedazzling World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Lunch beside River Arno<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the tourists behind on Ponte Vecchio and walk beside the south bank of River Arno, a few minutes westwards to the next bridge in sight, 3-arched St Trinity\u2019s where there\u2019s a different angle to admire the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fed461\">We stopped for lunch at a small age-old pizzeria which sells slabs of pizza straight from the wood burning oven, at a couple of euros a go \u2013 lots of flavours to choose from and you can try a tumbler of local red wine from the barrel for 1\u20ac. Classier eateries include Osteria Ponte Vecchio with riverside views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pitti Palace<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/5\/52\/Palazzo_pitti_corpo_centrale.JPG\" alt=\"Entrance to Pitti Palace, a huge 3-storey stone building with arched windows, Florence.\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The ruling Medici\u2019s liked the quieter side of Florence too and made their home in Palazzo Pitti, not far from the south bank of River Arno beside Boboli Hill. The immense palace now holds four thematic art museums of international fame and hundreds of Renaissance paintings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Pitti Palace certainly draws the crowds, there were even longer queues on the forecourt waiting to go in than the Duomo complex the Sunday we were here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">It\u2019s not feasible to see all the museums on a day trip \u2013 if you\u2019re in Florence for 2 or 3 days, then book tickets beforehand and schedule the visit into your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uffizi.it\/en\/pitti-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pitti Palace<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Opening Times and Entrance Fee<\/strong><br>Tuesday to Sunday 8.15 am to 6.30 pm; Saturdays &amp; holidays reservations are essential. Closed Mondays.<br>Admission Pitti Palace 16\u20ac; Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens 22\u20ac; combined ticket Pitti, Boboli and Uffizi 40\u20ac (58\u20ac including Vasari Corridor).<br><em>* &#8216;Early bird&#8217; ticket for Pitti Palace: 12\u20ac (entry between 8.15 am and 8.55 am).<\/em><br> <strong>Free entrance on 1st Sunday<\/strong> <strong>of the month<\/strong> (2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>*<\/strong> Check the official website for latest info on opening hours, prices and restoration works.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Panoramic Views of Florence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Boboli Gardens <\/strong><strong>and the Porcelain Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Over on the south banks of River Arno people were thronging to Pitti Palace to see the famed museum \u2013 mammoth queues fill the forecourt on a Sunday afternoon. Around the corner, the gates of Boboli Gardens are shut. How strange. On closer inspection and following signs up the hill, there\u2019s a second entrance to Florence\u2019s ornamental gardens and it\u2019s free to go in on Sundays! What\u2019s better, there\u2019s hardly anyone around.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/boboli-gardens-florence-1-day-itinerary-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Statue and trees behind a lake in Boboli Gardens, Florence.\" class=\"wp-image-10747\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Immensely beautiful, Boboli Gardens cascade down a hillside overlooking grand Pitti Palace, and the entirety of old Florence. The extensive renaissance gardens were designed in the 1500s and feature ornamental fountains, and statues adorning footpaths, lawns and grottoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Explore down the pathways off the main \u2018avenue\u2019 then amble up to the Upper Gardens. The park is surprisingly big and it\u2019s a feat to see everything in one afternoon. The Porcelain Museum is homed in the \u2018Casino del Cavaliere\u2019 a pretty pavilion at the top of the rise in Boboli rose gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/boboli-gardens-florence-1-day-itinerary.webp\" alt=\"Tree lined path in Boboli Gardens down to lake with fountain and views to Pitti Palace, Florence.\" class=\"wp-image-10746\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views down to Pitti Palace from Boboli Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Boboli Gardens<\/strong> stretches over 45 acres of lan<strong>dscaped hillside<\/strong>. Many points of interest include the Prato delle Colonne \u2018meadow\u2019, Fontana dell&#8217;Oceano ornamental lake and fountain, Cerchiate Piccole romantic statue, Fontana dei Mostaccini fountain, the Upper Botanical Garden, Fountain of Neptune, Anfiteatro di Boboli, Ghiacciaia, Ganimede fountain, Grotta di Madama. And the views from the grassy embankment looking down over the courtyards of Palazzo Pitti.<br><br><strong>The Porcelain Museum<\/strong> displays an important collection of historical dinner sets and other pieces of fine porcelain acquired by the Ducal families of Florence in centuries past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fed461\">Get a leaflet with the layout of the gardens to save time, or wander around in awed delight as we did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>How to get there<\/strong> <strong>(via Giardino della Scuderie Reali)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/giardino-della-scuderie-reali-florence-1-day-itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"Scuderie Reali Gardens with Florence Art Institute in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-10748\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Giardino della Scuderie Reali<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Located on the south bank of River Arno, Boboli Garden is directly behind Pitti Palace. There are several entrance-ways, one being through the Palace itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The main entrance is beside Porta Romana (an original 13<sup>th<\/sup> century gateway in Florence\u2019s medieval city walls). This is closed on Sundays, so turn left at Porta Roman roundabout, walk along Viale dei Cipresse (cypress way) following the perimeter of the gardens to Giardino della Scuderie Reali (gardens of the art institute, formely the Royal Stables), where there\u2019s a second entrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">There\u2019s a third entrance (or exit) at the top of the gardens by Belvedere Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facilities<br><\/strong>Public toilets (bagni pubblici). Giardino di Boboli Kaffeehaus for refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uffizi.it\/en\/boboli-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boboli Gardens<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Opening Times &amp; Entrance Fees<\/strong><br>Open 7 days a week from 8.15 am. Closing times according to daylight hours (4.30 pm in winter, 6.30 pm spring and Autumn, 7 pm in summer).<br><strong>Admission: <\/strong>Standard ticket 6\u20ac which includes entrance to Boboli Gardens and the Garden of Villa Bardini; <strong>Free entrance on 1st Sunday<\/strong> <strong>of the month<\/strong>.<br><em>* The Porcelain Museum is currently closed for reformations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Forte di Belvedere<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you have time, pop into 16<sup>th<\/sup> century Belvedere Fortress which is next to Boboli Gardens to admire the renaissance military architecture, and panoramic views over Florence. Venue of contemporary art exhibitions in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/musefirenze.it\/en\/attivita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forte di Belvedere<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Location:<\/strong> via San Leonardo, 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong>Opening Times &amp; Entrance Fees<\/strong><br>June to October open Tuesday to Sunday 3pm to 8 pm; Closed Monday.<br><strong>Free admission to outdoor areas<\/strong>; 10\u20ac admission to the Palazzina Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Giardino delle Rose<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Giardino_delle_rose_di_firenze_02.JPG\/1024px-Giardino_delle_rose_di_firenze_02.JPG\" alt=\"Giardino delle Rose gardens with views to historic Florence.\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Giardino delle Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">From Forte di Belvedere walk downhill along Via del Belvedere, the rural lane beside the old defensive walls of Firenze, to <strong>Porta San Miniato<\/strong> gateway. Climb the rampart steps to <strong>Giardino delle Rose garden<\/strong> where you can sit to catch your breath (like most public gardens in Florence, it\u2019s <strong>completely free of charge<\/strong>).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">There are hundreds of varieties of rose bushes in the ornamental garden which was designed by local architect Giuseppe Poggi in 1865.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Forte di Belvedere to Piazalle Michelengelo via Porta Miniato is just over 1 km, roughly a 20 minute walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Piazzale Michelangelo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f9\/Sunset_at_Piazzale_Michelangelo%2C_Florence%2C_Italy.jpg\/1920px-Sunset_at_Piazzale_Michelangelo%2C_Florence%2C_Italy.jpg\" alt=\"View of sunset over River Arno and monumental Florence in Italy.\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Piazzale Michelangelo is directly above the Rose Garden like an immense balcony with panoramic views over Florence. Created by Poggi as a tribute to Michelangelo, there&#8217;s a bronze replica of &#8216;David&#8217; in the plaza but no original works by the grand master. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">A great vantage point to capture the cityscape of Firenze especially late afternoon when the setting sun highlights the skyline. Michaelangelo&#8217;s Square is incredibly popular, particularly on Sundays with it&#8217;s fairground atmosphere and someone strumming the guitar as people sit on the steps waiting for the sunset to illuminate the scenario below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fed461;font-size:18px\"><strong>Carry on a little further up the hillside to the patio outside the Franciscan Church of San Salvatore al Monte, for a much quieter undisturbed view over the cityscape, or walk up the paths to San Miniato Al Monte Abbey at the top of the hill.<\/strong><br><em>* Alternatively, catch bus number 12 or 13 from Florence city centre to Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato Abbey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Abbey San Miniato Al Monte<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Abbey San Miniato Al Monte was built on the highest point of Florence in 1018. The Romanesque style Basilica is swathed in marble in a similar geometrical pattern to the Duomo. Antique frescoes, gilded mosaic detail, and inlaid floors decorate the exquisite interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The Bishop\u2019s Palace and a Benedictine Monastery are part of the extraordinary complex. It\u2019s worth coming here for the sweeping vistas over the city alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d0\/San_Miniato_al_Monte%2C_exterior%2C_Florencia%2C_Italia%2C_2019_01_cropped.jpg\/1024px-San_Miniato_al_Monte%2C_exterior%2C_Florencia%2C_Italia%2C_2019_01_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient Abbey San Miniato Al Monte, the Bishop's Palace and stone bell tower, Florence.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Miniato al Monte and the Bishop&#8217;s Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanminiatoalmonte.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Miniato Al Monte<\/a><br><strong>Opening hours for visitors<\/strong>:<br>Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm; Sundays 8.15 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm. <br>Entrance into the Basilica is free.<br><strong>Religious Service<\/strong> <strong>in Latin and Gregorian chant<\/strong> at 6 pm Monday to Saturday, Sundays 5.30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br>Via delle Porte Sante 34<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Afternoon Aperitif<\/strong> <strong>in Florence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fed461\">Heading back to River Arno, it\u2019s time to have an aperitif Florentine style at one of the street caf\u00e9s near gate San Niccolo. A cool fizzy orangey Aperol Spritz served with a small dish of Italian ham, cheese and olives (4\u20ac each at \u2018Happy Hour\u2019, a quiet time before dinner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>English Mass in Firenze Duomo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/duomo-cathedral-florence-1-day-itinerary-sunday.jpg\" alt=\"Golden fresco inside the dome of Florence Cathedral, Italy.\" class=\"wp-image-10740\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fresco under the dome of Florence Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Attending Mass in Firenze Duomo is the most atmospheric and authentic experience imaginable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Late Sunday afternoon and the doors of the Duomo are closing, tourists are being politely turned away. A smartly-dressed couple are waved inside, so I approach the stern doorman to politely inquire. Yes we are Catholic (well Juan is!), yes we speak English (I\u2019m a Londoner), and yes we\u2019d love to assist solemn mass, and no we wouldn\u2019t dream of wandering around taking photos (ummm?). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">This is how we came to take part in the English-speaking Sunday Mass service in Firenze Duomo. How cool is that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Cost of our Sunday in Florence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#faf5e6\"><strong>Lunch 4\u20ac &#8211; Aperitif 4\u20ac &#8211; Tram 2\u20ac<\/strong><br><strong>Grand total of 10\u20ac!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Accommodation and Food Costs in Florence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mercato-centrale-fruit-vegetables-florence-1-day-itinerary-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Strings of dried peppers and garlic hanging over fruit &amp; vegetable stall in Florence Centrale Market.\" class=\"wp-image-10749\" style=\"width:350px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">We stayed at a home swap, a stylish traditional private family apartment (for our sole use) for 3 nights. Free credit with Home Exchange. Fees: 10\u20ac insurance per night, 10\u20ac cleaning fee (prorated). Complimentary espresso coffee and cooking condiments (free use of basic foodstuffs in the kitchen, I replaced what we used and left a gift).<br><br>Shop at nearby Pennywise supermarket: Fresh milk, organic seasonal fruits and salads, homemade bread, prosciutto ham, local cheese and wine. Also roast chicken, home-cooked pastas and other dishes to take away. Roughly works out at 5\u20ac pp per night. Alternatively, there are plenty of trattorie in the suburbs with reasonably priced meals or set menus serving authentic Italian cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Finally, don&#8217;t forget to visit Mercato Centrale in the heart of the old city if you&#8217;re staying in Florence for longer than a day. Open mornings from 9 am, it&#8217;s brilliant for getting fresh groceries, or for lunch on the upper floor restaurant hall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatocentrale.com\/florence\/info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercato Centrale is located on Via dell\u2019Ariento<\/a> in the San Lorenzo neighbourhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Cost of food and <strong>accommodation <\/strong>for 1 night per person in Florence: 25\u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Total Cost of 24 Hours in Florence: 35 Euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Planning a Trip to Italy?<\/strong><br>Here are our suggestions on amazing places to combine with Florence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Related Posts: Destinations to Combine with Florence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/women-only-tour-destinations\/\"><strong>Best Women-Only Tour Destinations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/women-only-tour-destinations\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuscany-countryside-best-destination-for-women-only-tours.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuscany is one of the top 10 destinations for solo female travelers.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ladies, if you&#8217;re interested in joining a small group of women-only tours in different parts of the world, our exclusive feature includes details of trips to these fascinating countries: Italy, Spain, Sudan, Tanzania, and Iceland&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/women-only-tour-destinations\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/1-day-in-siena\/\"><strong>A Day In Siena Walking Itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/1-day-in-siena\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/siena-cathedral-top-site-tuscany-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px;height:200px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>1 day in Siena, Italy: How to see Siena in a day with our easy self-guided walking itinerary. Discover the medieval sites of Tuscany\u2019s famous hilltop city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/1-day-in-siena\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/lucca-italy-a-day-in-tuscanys-walled-city\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucca-italy-aerial-view-1-day-itinerary.webp\" alt=\"Aerial view of Lucca, Italy.\" style=\"width:300px;height:169px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/lucca-italy-a-day-in-tuscanys-walled-city\/\"><strong>The Medieval Walled City of Lucca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about Lucca, Italy. Follow our 1-day itinerary or gather ideas for a holiday in Tuscany\u2019s beautiful walled city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/lucca-italy-a-day-in-tuscanys-walled-city\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/why-visit-pisa\/\"><strong>Easy Itinerary To See Pisa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/why-visit-pisa\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-visit-pisa-italy-unesco-leaning-tower.jpg\" alt=\"Pisa visit the field of miracles and the leaning tower.\" style=\"width:300px;height:240px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This post explains why Pisa is worth visiting, with all the info you need to know about the top sites and how simple it is to get here. Fit Pisa into your travel plans for a few hours or a longer stay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/why-visit-pisa\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/rome-in-1-day-itinerary\/\"><strong>1-Day Rome Itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/rome-in-1-day-itinerary\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/colosseum-rome-in-1-day.jpg\" alt=\"The Colosseum is the top site to visit in Rome.\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If this is your first visit to Italy\u2019s capital city, trying to see the Vatican and Rome in 1 day sounds complicated but with a little planning it\u2019s easy to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/rome-in-1-day-itinerary\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/2-day-venice-itinerary-best-places-to-visit-in-italy\/\">2 Day Venice Itinerary<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/venice-gondolier-saint-marks-basin-lagoon-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Gondolier standing by Venice Lagoon near St Mark's Square\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Venice is one of the best places to visit in Italy, a unique and thrilling experience! Stay in the heart of old Venice city, discover the iconic sites and then wander along the maze of canals away from the tourist scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/2-day-venice-itinerary-best-places-to-visit-in-italy\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/venice-lagoon-islands-how-to-visit-torcello-murano-burano\/\">Venice Lagoon Islands: Torcello, Murano and Burano<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/venice-lagoon-islands-how-to-visit-torcello-murano-burano\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/venice-burano-island-tre-ponte-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Canal view from Tre Ponte bridge on Burano Island, Venice Lagoon\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>How to Visit Venice Lagoon, Italy. Doesn\u2019t the \u2018Islands of the Venetian Lagoon\u2019 sound romantic? Murano, Burano and Torcello are beautiful little islands a short distance off the coast of the world\u2019s most famous water city \u2013 Venice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/venice-lagoon-islands-how-to-visit-torcello-murano-burano\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/2-days-in-bologna-italy-what-to-do-and-where-to-stay\/\"><strong>2 Days in Bologna<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/2-days-in-bologna-italy-what-to-do-and-where-to-stay\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bologna-basilica-san-petronio-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Domes and towers of Bologna seen from San Petronio Basilica.\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want a totally Italian experience that includes World Heritage Sites, good food and wines, then head for Bologna. See the best things to do (and where to stay) on our 2 day Bologna itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/2-days-in-bologna-italy-what-to-do-and-where-to-stay\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/cinque-terre-itinerary\/\"><strong>Cinque Terre 3-Day Itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/cinque-terre-itinerary\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinque-terre-itinerary-manarola-italy.webp\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px;height:163px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A 3 day Cinque Terre itinerary explaining how to see the 5 villages of Monterosso, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza &amp; Riomaggiore, the beaches, walks and cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/cinque-terre-itinerary\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/guide-to-the-best-day-trips-from-venice-italy\/\">The Best Day Trips From Venice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trento-viewpoint-trentino-daytrip-venice-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Glass of Aperol spritz at viewpoint in Trento, Italy.\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Get out on the best day trips from Venice to discover the lagoon islands, the mountains and valleys, or legendary towns and little known villages of Italy\u2019s Veneto Region and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/guide-to-the-best-day-trips-from-venice-italy\/\"><strong>Read more\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/places-near-venice-north-italy-alps-balkans\/\">Places Near Venice: North Italy, Alps, Balkans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/places-near-venice-north-italy-alps-balkans\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalitravel.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/venice-rialto-bridge-views-grand-canal-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Views over the Grand canal from Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Visiting Italy? 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