The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
MuseumsGalleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
No trip to Florence is complete without a stop at this art museum, the home of Michelangelo’s David sculpture.
Florence & Countryside, City CenterRecommended by Fedor S.
MuseumsCappella Brancacci
Most notable for its beautiful paintings and artwork, this chapel is located inside the Santa Maria del Carmine church.
Florence & Countryside, OltrarnoRecommended by Fedor S.
MuseumsCappelle Medicee
The final resting place for many members of the influential Medici family, this chapel is now a national monument open to the public.
Florence & Countryside, San LorenzoRecommended by Fedor S.
Historic LandmarkMuseumsCenacolo di Sant’apollonia
The original ‘Last Supper’ by da Vinci may be located in Milan, but you can marvel at Andrea del Castagno’s rendition within the walls of the Cenacolo di Sant’apollonia…
Florence & Countryside, San MarcoRecommended by Veronica R.
MuseumsCivic Archeological Museum of Fiesole
Rent a Vespa, car or catch the train to the town of Fiesole — a 20-minute drive outside of Florence, going uphill, past the Michelangelo Plaza.
Florence & CountrysideRecommended by Veronica R.
MuseumsGalleria Palatina
The Galleria Palatina is on the first floor of the Palazzo Pitti in the city center.
Florence & Countryside, OltrarnoRecommended by Fedor S.
MuseumsGallerie degli Uffizi
This art gallery is the most-visited museum in Florence.
Florence & Countryside, City CenterRecommended by Fedor S.
MuseumsMuseo Archeologico Nazionale
This often overlooked museum in Santa Annunziata is well worth a visit if you're interested in ancient cultures and civilizations.
Florence & Countryside, San MarcoRecommended by Fedor S.
MuseumsMuseo degli Innocenti
An early example of Renaissance architecture, Florence's Museo degli Innocenti originally served as one of the world's first orphanages.
Florence & Countryside, City CenterRecommended by Elena F.
MuseumsMuseo di San Marco
Though the Museo di San Marco is worth visiting for its Renaissance architecture alone, the real treasures lie inside the museum.
Florence & Countryside, San MarcoRecommended by Elena F.
MuseumsMuseo Galileo
The Renaissance was not just a turning point for art.
Florence & Countryside, City CenterRecommended by Fedor S.
MuseumsMuseo Nazionale del Bargello
This museum is inside Florence's oldest public building, a palace that dates back to 1255.
Florence & Countryside, City CenterRecommended by Fedor S.
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