La guida di Ulrika
Sightseeing
The Dome and the Baptistery
located in the city center and with its high cupola it’s difficult to miss! The Dome is made by Brunelleschi in 1436. The walk up to the Dome takes you though a labyrinth of corridors and spiral staircase allowing you to examine its construction. Its worth climbing all the 500 stairs just to get near to the beautiful ceiling painting and the fantastic view. The Baptistery in front is one of the oldest and most revered buildings in the city. It was built in the 6th or 7th century (no one is sure). The building is famous for its three sets of gilded bronze door made by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti.
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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoThe Dome and the Baptistery
located in the city center and with its high cupola it’s difficult to miss! The Dome is made by Brunelleschi in 1436. The walk up to the Dome takes you though a labyrinth of corridors and spiral staircase allowing you to examine its construction. Its worth climbing all the 500 stairs just to get near to the beautiful ceiling painting and the fantastic view. The Baptistery in front is one of the oldest and most revered buildings in the city. It was built in the 6th or 7th century (no one is sure). The building is famous for its three sets of gilded bronze door made by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti.
Is the Town Hall of Florence and is situated in Piazza della Signoria. Built in 1299-1302, the facade has remained virtually unchanged since then. It has been home to the government and also to the Medici family.
Many of the rooms are open to the public and they are designed by Michelozzo, Giorgio Vasar, Ghirlandaio and Bronzino.
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Palacio Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaIs the Town Hall of Florence and is situated in Piazza della Signoria. Built in 1299-1302, the facade has remained virtually unchanged since then. It has been home to the government and also to the Medici family.
Many of the rooms are open to the public and they are designed by Michelozzo, Giorgio Vasar, Ghirlandaio and Bronzino.
Is one the most famous museums in the world and has an incredible collection of art works; Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Uccello, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael etc.
It was originally a Medici Palace commissioned by Cosimo de Medici in 1560. The upper loggia was used to house the studios of court artists and the collection of paintings has grown to be the most extensive in Italy. Cosimo I began the collection setting an example for later Medici’s to follow.
To avoid the 2-3 hours long queues its recommended to buy the tickets online before: www.firenzemusei.it
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Galería Uffizi
6 Piazzale degli UffiziIs one the most famous museums in the world and has an incredible collection of art works; Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Uccello, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael etc.
It was originally a Medici Palace commissioned by Cosimo de Medici in 1560. The upper loggia was used to house the studios of court artists and the collection of paintings has grown to be the most extensive in Italy. Cosimo I began the collection setting an example for later Medici’s to follow.
To avoid the 2-3 hours long queues its recommended to buy the tickets online before: www.firenzemusei.it
This museum contains an important collection of Florentine paintings but is best known for Michelangelo's sculptures and especially his masterpiece David.
You should book the tickets before to avoid the queues: www.firenzemusei.it
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Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliThis museum contains an important collection of Florentine paintings but is best known for Michelangelo's sculptures and especially his masterpiece David.
You should book the tickets before to avoid the queues: www.firenzemusei.it
Is the oldest bridge over the river Arno. The only one who wasn’t bombarded during second world war. Its famous for its many jeweller’s shops.
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Ponte Vecchio
Ponte VecchioIs the oldest bridge over the river Arno. The only one who wasn’t bombarded during second world war. Its famous for its many jeweller’s shops.
Originary the official seat of the Medici dynasty. The palace is now home to museums like la Galleria Palatina, il Museo degli Argenti and the Modern Art. The most famous is the Galleria Palatina and the Royal apartments. The collections includes paintings by Titian, Rubens, Van Dych, Raphael, Andrea del Sarto and the ceilings by Pietro da Cortona among others.
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Palacio Pitti
1 Piazza de' PittiOriginary the official seat of the Medici dynasty. The palace is now home to museums like la Galleria Palatina, il Museo degli Argenti and the Modern Art. The most famous is the Galleria Palatina and the Royal apartments. The collections includes paintings by Titian, Rubens, Van Dych, Raphael, Andrea del Sarto and the ceilings by Pietro da Cortona among others.
Just behind the Palazzo Pitti and is the biggest public park in center Florence. Many of the statues are restored Roman works. The garden is extensive, full of fountains, statuary, smaller enclosed gardens and on the top there is a beautiful view over the city.
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Jardines de Bóboli
1 Piazza de' PittiJust behind the Palazzo Pitti and is the biggest public park in center Florence. Many of the statues are restored Roman works. The garden is extensive, full of fountains, statuary, smaller enclosed gardens and on the top there is a beautiful view over the city.
Is a famous square situated on the hill above Porta Romana. Its a must to see with its panoramic view over Florence. The square was built by the architect 1869 Giuseppe Poggi and dedicated to the great Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo. It has copies of Michelangelos works, like David and the four allegories of the Medici Chapel of San Lorenze. These copies are made by bronze, while the originals are made in white marble.
Above Piazzale Michelangelo is the beautiful Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte.
To go here you take bus 12 or 13 from Porta Romana. The bus stop is at the round about just in front of the bar Petrarca.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloIs a famous square situated on the hill above Porta Romana. Its a must to see with its panoramic view over Florence. The square was built by the architect 1869 Giuseppe Poggi and dedicated to the great Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo. It has copies of Michelangelos works, like David and the four allegories of the Medici Chapel of San Lorenze. These copies are made by bronze, while the originals are made in white marble.
Above Piazzale Michelangelo is the beautiful Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte.
To go here you take bus 12 or 13 from Porta Romana. The bus stop is at the round about just in front of the bar Petrarca.
Offerta gastronomica
La Casalinga: via Michelozzi 9/r (tel 055 218624) at Santo Spirito square so only 10 min walking from the apartment. This restaurant is a real Fiorentine traditional old style restaurant with 50 years experience. The food is excellent and the prices are good.
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Trattoria La Casalinga
9R Via dei MichelozziLa Casalinga: via Michelozzi 9/r (tel 055 218624) at Santo Spirito square so only 10 min walking from the apartment. This restaurant is a real Fiorentine traditional old style restaurant with 50 years experience. The food is excellent and the prices are good.
Pizzeria Antica Porta: via Senese 23 (tel 055220527) the best pizza in town with real Bufalo mozzarella cheese and very near to the apartment, just on the other side of Porta Romana round about. Closed on Mondays.
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Pizzeria Antica Porta
23 Via SenesePizzeria Antica Porta: via Senese 23 (tel 055220527) the best pizza in town with real Bufalo mozzarella cheese and very near to the apartment, just on the other side of Porta Romana round about. Closed on Mondays.
Zaza: is a good restaurant at Piazza Mercato Centrale. This square has many restaurants with tables and chairs to sit outside to eat
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Trattoria Zà Zà
26r Piazza del Mercato CentraleZaza: is a good restaurant at Piazza Mercato Centrale. This square has many restaurants with tables and chairs to sit outside to eat
Best Florentine steak in town and cose to the apartment.
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I’Brindellone
10 Piazza PiattellinaBest Florentine steak in town and cose to the apartment.
DONDURMACI Gelateria Della Passera
15 Via ToscanellaVery good ice cream!