What to see and do in Florence

What to visit in Florence · Renaissance and Duomo

• Uffizi Gallery
• Galleria dell’Accademia · David by Michelangelo
• Duomo of Florence · Brunelleschi's dome

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Florence · Renaissance and Duomo

museum

Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi brings together painting and sculpture in the former Medici administrative building. Its rooms allow you to dedicate a visit to the evolution of Italian art, with special emphasis on the Renaissance.

Activities for your visit

• Choose a gallery tour.
• Contemplate the Renaissance works on display.

Tips for this place

• Reserve an hour before organizing the rest of the day.
• Check the notices for rooms and services.

Book tickets ↗

Select Uffizi and check inclusions before paying. The Vasarian Corridor and combined passes have their own conditions; A regular ticket does not automatically include all Gallerie spaces.

Reference sources and location

• Gallerie degli Uffizi · official tickets

Approximate reference of the monument from its official location; it does not identify the entrance, a pedestrian route or barrier-free access.

Reference coordinates: 43.7687, 11.2556.

Gallerie degli Uffizi · official tickets

museum

Galleria dell’Accademia · David by Michelangelo

The gallery houses Michelangelo's David and other collections that allow you to extend the visit beyond this sculpture. Reserve time to observe the works and tour the open rooms.

Activities for your visit

• Contemplate David.
• Browse the sculpture and painting collections.

Tips for this place

• Distinguish the Accademia in Florence from the gallery of the same name in Venice.
• Check the museum's notices for your date.

Consult official reservation ↗

B-Ticket is the online sales channel indicated by the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze. Select the Florence tour and review available combination tickets before booking.

Reference sources and location

• Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze · tickets

Approximate reference of the monument from its official location; it does not identify the entrance, a pedestrian route or barrier-free access.

Reference coordinates: 43.7767, 11.2588.

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze · tickets

heritage

Duomo of Florence · Brunelleschi's dome

Santa Maria del Fiore dominates the center of Florence with its dome. You can visit the cathedral for free during its tourist opening or choose a paid pass to climb the dome and see other monuments in the complex.

Activities for your visit

• Observe the cathedral and its façade.
• Go up to the dome with the corresponding reservation.

Tips for this place

• The climb has stairs and does not have an elevator.
• The cathedral and the dome have different entrances and conditions.

Reserve dome and pass ↗

The Brunelleschi Pass includes the dome, bell tower, baptistery, museum and Santa Reparata. Climbing the dome requires a booked time slot and a named ticket; the cathedral is free without a pass. The dome lists a maintenance closure from November 16 to 20, 2026.

Reference sources and location

• Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore Brunelleschi Pass

Approximate reference of the monument from its official location; it does not identify the entrance, a pedestrian route or barrier-free access.

Reference coordinates: 43.7731, 11.256.

Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore Brunelleschi Pass

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

3-day itinerary in Florence Renaissance and Duomo

1. Day 1

   Uffizi

   Dedicate an extensive visit to the gallery and leave the rest of the day free for the center.

2. Day 2

   Academy

   Organize the visit of David and the other collections with the time of your entry.

3. Day 3

   Duomo and monuments

   Distinguish the visit to the cathedral from the time to climb the dome and the other spaces included in your pass.

Tips for visiting Florence · Renaissance and Duomo

• Book first the appointments that affect your trip.
• Choose the climbs according to your mobility and consult the maintenance schedule.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Florence · Renaissance and Duomo

Six flavors from different regions: Roman cuisine, Neapolitan pizza, Milanese rice, Tuscan meat, Bologna pasta and Venetian small bites. The guides first show the specialties associated with their area and then other regional classics from this Italian selection.

Naples · Soft dough and spongy edge

Neapolitan pizza

Neapolitan pizza is distinguished by its soft dough and raised edge, the result of very rapid cooking at high temperatures. The Margherita combines tomato, mozzarella and basil; Each pizzeria maintains its way of working the dough.

Reference: Italia.it · Types of pizza

Rome Egg, guanciale and pecorino

Pasta alla carbonara

A Roman classic that combines pasta with guanciale, egg, pecorino Romano and black pepper. Its creaminess comes from the egg and cheese, without cream in the traditional recipe included in Turismo Roma. The stories about its origin are diverse.

Reference: Rome Tourism · The traditional carbonara

Milan · Saffron rice

Risotto alla milanese

Creamy rice golden in color due to saffron, combined at the end with butter and cheese. It is one of the characteristic dishes of Milan and can be served alone or as an accompaniment to ossobuco; The photograph shows the risotto without meat.

Reference: YesMilano · Risotto alla milanese

Florence and Tuscany · Grilled meat

Bistecca alla fiorentina

A thick cut of beef with a T-shaped bone, browned on the grill and traditionally rare on the inside. It is a Florentine specialty that is also found in other towns in Tuscany. It is usually ordered by weight and shared.

Reference: Visit Tuscany · Bistecca alla fiorentina

Bologna · Egg pasta with meat sauce

Tagliatelle al ragù

Ribbons of egg pasta tossed with slow-cooked beef ragù bolognese. In Bologna this combination is part of the local gastronomic identity: the sauce accompanies the tagliatelle, which has a different shape from spaghetti.

Reference: Bologna Welcome Tagliatelle al ragù

Venice · A bàcari classic

Baccalà mantecato

A creamy fish spread traditionally made with stoccafisso, air-dried cod, and oil. It is served on bread or polenta as one of the small bites called cicchetti in Venetian bàcari. The photo shows a version with polenta.

Reference: Dogale Confraternita · Recipe for baccalà mantecato