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- 9.74.7/51201 ReviewFrom19.19
based on 29070 reviews"The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is really well-deserved and magnificent. We queued for a long time to enter. There were a lot of people when we entered, but it was really worth visiting. You can see the scenery of the entire Florence city from a high distance."Florence.Florence Historic Center681m from downtownHighlights: • Known as the main church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence and the third largest church in the world• Consisting of the main church, bell tower and baptistery, it is not only large in scale, but also a representative building of the entire early Renaissance• The cathedral has a 19th-century Gothic Revival-style facade. Its exterior is paved with marble blocks of different shades of white, green and pink. The colors are colorful and harmonious△ In 1982, the cathedral was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as part of the historical center of Florence. After entering the church, you can climb up to the dome from the small door on the side. You need to climb 463 steps, and then overlook the entire city of Florence.△ The bell tower of the church is a Gothic building, 85 meters high. It consists of a six-story square structure stacked upward into a column. The outer wall is paved with white marble, which is pure and elegant, bringing more momentum to the majestic church.Show Less - 9.44.7/5984 ReviewFrom32.83based on 39130 reviews"If you are keen to learn and appreciate artwork, would definitely recommend; if you are not, it might be a bit boring. Before going to the Uffizi Gallery, I would recommend you to study some basic historical and cultural background of Italy and Florence so that you can have a better understanding and visual experience in the gallery. Enjoy!"Florence.Florence Historic Center689m from downtownHighlights: • Exhibits the private collection of the Medici family, including Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and “Springtime”, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation”, Raphael’s “Virgin and Child with Saint Anna” and other works• Collect more than 100,000 precious exhibits, covering almost the entire history of art, from ancient Greek sculptures to 18th-century Venetian oil paintings• Learn about Renaissance works and review Italian classics△ The Uffizi Gallery displays the private collection of the Medici family. The Medici family was an Italian aristocratic family with a long history. They collected many important Italian Renaissance works of art and donated them to the Uffizi Gallery, which became part of the Uffizi Gallery.△ This is a gathering place for Renaissance paintings, including works by famous painters such as Botticelli, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. They are divided into more than 90 exhibition halls according to creation time and creative genre.Show Less
- 8.34.6/5291 ReviewFrom26.77based on 32213 reviews"It was to go to this David. There is a interpreter, but there is no Chinese version. Today, there are Chinese people everywhere, bad reviews. This kind of cultural museum, there is no interpreter, just go to see a lively, take pictures."Florence.Florence Historic Center1.1km from downtownHighlights: Founded in 1562, the Florence Academy Art Gallery is an affiliated art gallery of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, famous for Michelangelo's "Statue of David". Florence Academy of Fine Arts Founded in 1339, the Florence Academy of Fine Arts is a world-renowned art institution. Together with the Paris Academy of Fine Arts, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the St. Petersburg Repin Academy of Fine Arts, they are known as the four major art academies that have made great contributions to world art and have far-reaching influence. Titian, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Agni, Dante, Vasari (who was also the first Rector) were all its alumni. Art Museum Collection The most famous exhibit in the Accademia Art Museum is Michelangelo's David statue. In addition, you can see its replicas in all the squares or exhibition halls in the streets and alleys of Florence. The statue of David was originally placed on the municipal square, but the man was so popular that the school had to move it indoors to protect him. In addition to the David statue, other exquisite works by Michelangelo are also displayed here. You can also see important paintings by many well-known alumni, as well as modern and modern student works. The Accademia Gallery is an integrated place of European painting art, with a collection of works by the Venetian Tuscan painters from the 14th to the 18th centuries, such as Giorgione, Giovanni and Bellini. In addition, there are masterpieces of Italian art such as Titian's unfinished "Portrait of the Virgin of the Lamentation of Jesus".Show Less
- 7.44.7/5430 ReviewFreebased on 34020 reviews"Great views of the city and the hills in the distance. There are quite a few steep slopes on the way up the mountain, so be prepared or take the hop on hop off bus. The big square at the top has stalls selling tourist gifts and some cafes. Public toilets are available but you need to pay. There are benches along the path leading to the chapel where you can sit. While we were there, most of the morning tours dispersed around lunchtime. If you go to watch the sunset at night and plan to walk back in the dark, dressed in bright clothes, as you may be walking along the road, you may feel more confident with a small flashlight."Florence.Florence Historic Center1.6km from downtownHighlights: Piazzale Michelangelo is located on the south bank of the Arno River, on the high ground at the southern end of downtown Florence. It is a good location for overlooking and photographing the beauty of Florence. Many tourists use it as the starting point for visiting Florence. Piazzale Michelangelo was built in 1869 by architect Giuseppe Poggi to commemorate the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Poggi also designed a gorgeous terrace, which is now a panoramic restaurant. It was originally planned to open a museum of Michelangelo's works here, but this plan failed to materialize. On the terrace wall is the following inscription: "The Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi, here is his monument". Now Piazzale Michelangelo is a large parking lot. Most tourists come here to see the scenery of Florence. You can see the whole city: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto Campanile, Bargello Museum , Old Bridge, etc. It is also a good location to watch the sunrise and sunset, when the sun rises or sets, the city of Florence glows with different brilliance.Show Less
- 7.24.5/5199 ReviewFrom25.16based on 6002 reviews"Mainly to see Raphael's works are very good museums, the flow of people is not so big, mainly Renaissance Raphael, late Titian, Rubens. There is a layer of modern art on the top, which is actually the paintings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with war, revolution, farmers, style as the theme. There is an early impressionist shadow. It is worth going! recommend!"Florence.Santo Spirito673m from downtownHighlights: Palazzo Pitti in Florence is a Renaissance palace built by the Pitti family and now consists of the Royal Apartments, Palatine Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Boboli Gardens, Costume Museum, Porcelain Museum and Silver Museum composition. The Pitti Palace is located on the south bank of the Arno River, very close to the Old Bridge and can be reached in about 10 minutes. Palazzo Pitti was originally the residence of the Florentine banker Luca Pitti, later purchased by the Medici family and served as the main residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Over the generations, the Pitti Palace has stored a large amount of paintings, jewels and valuable treasures. Later, in the late 18th century, the Pitti Palace was used as the center of Napoleon Bonaparte's power, and the unified new Italian royal family also briefly lived here. The palace and the collection were later donated to the Italian people and opened to the public as the largest art gallery in Florence.Show Less
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What are some Best Things to Do in Florence?
Some Best Things to Do in Florence include:Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower|Uffizi Gallery|Accademia Gallery|Piazzale Michelangelo|Pitti Palace
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Florence?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Florence include:Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:4.7|Uffizi Gallery:4.7|Accademia Gallery:4.6|Piazzale Michelangelo:4.7|Pitti Palace:4.5
At what locations in Florence can Best Things to Do in Florence be found?
The Best Things to Do in Florence are mainly located in:Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:Florence|Uffizi Gallery:Florence|Accademia Gallery:Florence|Piazzale Michelangelo:Florence|Pitti Palace:Florence
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