Walking route in Florence yourself. Best routes

13Apr.

Florence route in one day

See Florence in one day - it means choose one of the routes to start to get acquainted with the beautiful ancient city. Duration, depending on the visit to museums, can be about 3-6 hours. Before the excursion, it is necessary to take into account that many attractions on the route have a limited time of work, as well as a paid input and input queue. If you outlined to inspect a specific attraction, buy a ticket there in advance, online:

Route: Historical Center

Stanzione Centrale Santa Maria Novella (S.N.) Railway Station. If you get back to the facade of the station - through the road there will be a monastery complex with the cathedral. Go across the road through the ground transition and leave the left in the old part of the city.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (ITAL.LA Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) http://en.duomo.waf.it. Good construction -1436, height -114.7m, authors Filippo Bruntelleski, Jotto di Bonton. Completed by the architect Arnolfo di Cambio. Notable in the plan of architecture: 42 m domes on the project Bruneland and wall cladding with the outside panels of various shades of marble (green- from prato, pink-input of flowers and white kayma -Fr. carrara.

From the history of the construction:

• building the dome entrusted Bruneland,

  thanks to Medici, who supported his project. In gratitude, they developed a project of a luxury palace for Kozimo Medici, but due to the possible envy of the rich families of Florence, Kozimo rejected the project and instructed the architect Michelozzo to build a palace more modest-palazzo Medici Ricardi .... . Today, the dome of the cathedral is its main heritage.

• The modern facade of the cathedral appeared only at the end of the IXX century. First, there was no money to finish, and the Board of Trustees had disagreements when choosing a project; Until the middle of the IXX century, the work was not carried out. In 1871, the author of Emilio de Fabris was selected. The cry was thrown to collect funds. Interesting fact: Russian Polenat Pavel Pavlovich Demidov promotes this and transfers the urban-based cash donations to the facade of the cathedral. The amount was probably quite large - the coat of arms of the species of Demidov was placed in an honorable place in the center of the facade.
  The coat of arms of Pavel Demidov - Prince San Donato, which is a shield, divided into four pieces, covered with a small shield with the coat of arms of the names of Demidov, at the top of which there are three ortho-rods, and in the bottom - the hammer. In four divisions of the coat of arms of the city of Florence - Silver Lilies and the Greek Cross, which reflects the territory of the Villa San Donato to Florence
• Inside the cathedral, the painting of the dome and unusual clock (1443 g), the arrow moves against the usual direction of the watch movement.

The Cathedral is the place of sermons of Savonarol, an attempt was made to the Lorenzo brothers and Juliano Medici (during a conspiracy, 1478 g). The organizer was Pope Sikst IV. Juliano Medici was killed, Lorenzo escaped inside the cathedral, in one of the sacristians.

The entrance to the cathedral is free, you can climb the dome and see the inner side of the dome. Entrance to the staircase, which leads to the dome and Cashier is to the right of the cathedral. Lifting costs 8 euros per person. The survey area on the outside of the dome is more convenient. Photo do inside the cathedral

1. Bell Tower Giotto. - a bright sample of the art of the XIV - XV centuries, especially the bas-reliefs of the two lower tiers of Andrea Pisano and Lucca della Robbia, and even on assumptions and Jotto,; Sculptures of the prophets and Siville (16 niches of the next tier) - the works of Andrea Pisano with students and Donatello. In 1937, all the sculptures of the bell tower for the purpose of preservation were decided to dismantle and replace the copies. In the bell tower (6 euros), the rise is complex and in some places are narrow, 414 steps. The view opens amazing to the dome of the cathedral and the entire Old Town.
2. The oldest construction on the square is the Baptistery of San Giovanni. In the ancient times, there was a temple built on the orders of Julia Caesar. In the 4th century, it was decided to arrange a bapticle here, i.e. Baptistery (Lat. Baptisterium). This is the first dated Mention of the Baptistery - March 4, 897, until the XIX century, it was in Baptistery that all natives of Florence were baptized, among them - Medici and Dante, who once saved the baby from the font, in which the priest dropped. To this day, there is a custom, on March 21, they bring all babies born in the previous 12 months.
3. Northern and eastern gates are the most valuable objects of the history of contemporary art. The northern doors were conceived by the city authorities in 1401 (the year from which the Renaissance era is conducted). In 1402, the rich Florentine guild of merchants tissues in honor of the relief of the city from the plague announced the competition - the first in the history of the arts - to create doors for Baptistery. On the topic - the lives of Christ and Evangelicals. Two winners were recognized as the winners (could not choose the best) - Lorenzo Hibri and Filippo Brunlelleski and offered two great talents to work on the doors together. However, Bruneland responded with refusal and since then did not deal with sculpture. In 1403, 25-year-old Hiberti began to work on the northernmost gates, as a result of which after 21 years (in 1424) a true masterpiece of the Renaissance appeared. The northern Baptistery Gate is striking with their excellent performance. Consist of 28 panels depicting scenes from the New Testament.
4. If you get distracted, opposite the northern doors, you can see the column dedicated to the Holy Zinovia , first bishop of Florence. According to legend, during the funeral of the remains of the deceased preacher, at this place during the winter, Elm bloomed.
5. The gates of the Eastern Portal Baptistery Guild of Tissue Traders instructed also Hibriti. The gate is divided into 10 gilded panels with scenes from the Old Testament. Attract the figures of the prophets who were posted as a small statue in the niches arranged on the sides of the panels, in a complete violation of the traditions that existed then. The work was completed in 1452 and lasted 27 years. This work of Hibri was highly appreciated by Michelangelo (50 years after the creation) and named "Gates of Paradise".
6. In the center, we advise you to stay at Piazza Dei Giudici Square, 1 (near Via Roma), there is a famous old confectionery Gilli. Here you can try branded pralines of our own production, candy from dark and milk chocolate, fruits in glaze, delicious coffee and hot chocolate.
   This confectionery is discovered in Florence C1733, during the reign of the genus of the Medici. Knowing that the most skious chocolate is the confectioners of Belgium and Switzerland, the Swiss family of Gieli was invited to Florence. The interior of the confectionery is decorated with a colorful painting of walls and ceilings, engraving and ancient chandeliers, the watch is preserved, as well as long-standing times.
   Official site http://www.gilli.it/
7. If you move on by Via Roma, Piazza Della Repubblica, Via Calimala- on the left side through a small alley overlooking the Signoria Square
   - The heart of the city, a real open-air museum. Here is the main palace of Palazzo Vecchio, which served as a residence of many rulers of the city and now performing the role of the mayor's office (built on the foundation of an ancient Roman building).
8. Acquaintance with the city can be continued by examining Palazzo Vecchio inside. There are several options for buying tickets: only a visit to the palace, only the bell tower and a ticket common in the palace and the bell tower. "Hercules won kakusa" - a statue in front of the palace. I fell into a medieval courtyard, we pass to the checkout. It is possible to take an audio
9. Nearby is famous for his unsurpassed masterpieces of painting famous masters Gallery Uffizi (its visit requires at least two hours, tickets can be purchased online on the Uffizi-Galleri website).

On this area attracts Lancia loggia with its sculptures:

"Abduction of Sabiyankok"; "Hercules winning a centaur"; "Menelai with a body of the clap";

Polyxena abduction Hercules winning a centaution

After examining the sights of Signoria Square, there are several options for continuing to meet Florence:

We offer from Palazzo Vecchio to move - to the Basilica of Santa Croce:

• Basilica Di Santa Croce - If you go through Borgo Dei Greci (located on the left of the back of the facade of Palazzo Vecchio) you can see Amfiteatro Romano (the remains of the Roman theater, on which Palazzo Vecchio was erected) and then the medieval street will lead to the Piazza di Santa Croce with the basil of the same name (Basilica di Santa Croce).

composer Rossini, Thinker-philosopher Mikkiavelli, Philosopher Dante Alligierey
(Only the tombstone, buried in Ravenna), Galileo Galilee and many others. On the walls of the main altar - frescoes of 14V. Anolo Guddi on the topic of finding the Cross of the Lord

Returning to the same route on Piazzo Duomo to Santa Maria Del Fiori (left from the main facade of the Cathedral) - on Via Ricasoli Street or according to the map- by medieval streets

• From the Cathedral on Borgo La Noce, you can come to Mercato Centrale and then on Nazionale Street to Stanzione Centrale Santa Maria Novella (S.M.N.).
• Or return to Via Ricasoli to get to the Gallery of the Academy.

Gallery of the Academy.

Almost here always queue. The reason is to see the work of Michelangelo "David" in the original, here you can see the other creations: "San Matteo" - the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Pieta Di Palestrina, unfinished statues. David: A five-line statue of 5 meters high, moved to the gallery in 1873 from Signoria Square, where there were 400 years. Michelangelo finished work on sculpture in 29 years.
At different times of the year, the inlet is from an hour to three. The advantage is preserved for those who have booked tickets in advance with the priority entrance to the Academy Gallery. Opening hours of the museum: from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 to 18:50. The exposition is closed on Monday, December 25, January 1 and May 1. Every last Tuesday of the month can be visited free - after official closure: from 19:00 to 23:00.
Florence markets:
Not far from Capelli Medici is a leather market. Alternative - the San Lorenzo market. In the old market it is impossible to pass by the fountain "Wear".

On Tuesdays in Kashin Park (Parco Delle Cascine) on the banks of the Arno River, the traditional market of antique things, clothing, food, leather products, homemade utensils, collectible items from 7 am to 14 days are held.
A supermarket - near the station is at the beginning of Nazionale Street at Largo Alinari (if you face the station to the station, then this is right).

What to try

If during a tour of the Florence, you were treated, you must certainly try the traditional street food - Lampredto - a hearty sandwich, famous for Florence since the reign of the Medici dynasty. This is prepared as: in the cut Baton (ITAL.- Panini) put the finely chopped part of the cow's stomach, which is pre-soldered on slow heat with tomatoes and spicy herbs. Limpreddo is offered with seasoning to taste. This is usually sauce (banyato).

Souvenirs from the trip:

Bags, belts, wallets and gloves, expensive and not very shops with this product are encountered everywhere. The well-known workshop in Santa Croce (there is also a basil named), is known for its long-standing traditions and assortment of leather.
Jewelry - Ponte Vecchio Bridge (Ponte Vecchio). In the presented assortment, you can choose earrings, bracelets, watches, rings, necklace in quality design and purely Florentine style.

Outlet Barberino- Barberino Outlet: Roundtrip from Florence - How to get there:

Before Designer Outlet, Barberino can be reached from Florence on a convenient bus shuttle from Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station (Florence Santa Maria Novella). The departure point is: railway station Santa Maria Novella, stop number 1 for two-storey buses City Sightseeing Firenze line 1.
At the site of collecting for the trip it is better to come 15 minutes before departure.
Station to Santa Maria Novella Easy to get from large Italian cities on high-speed trains (Bologna: time on the road 35 minutes; Milan: travel time 1 hour 40 min; Rome: Time on the way for 1 hour 30 min.)

Opellet Barberino: From Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 20.00 hours, on Saturday and Sunday - up to 21.00 hours, on Mondays - only in December and January, as well as from June to September from 14 to 20 hours. Outlet is closed - January 1, 25 and 26, for Easter.

I absolutely agree with this.

In Florence All some kind of monumental, large-scale, concentrated Italian. It seems as if the city does not notice a large number of tourists and lives his life under the warm and gentle Tuscan sun.

Yet, Florence - One of the few cities that seem more magnificent than in the photos. That's all the rest, at least European, cities and attractions to live are directly crumbs, and here the opposite - the spirit captures and feel small.

Study Day began from the main and most recognizable place of the city - Piazza del duomo. (literally: "Cathedral Square"), which rises simply a huge cathedral symbol and the main attraction of Florence - Santa Maria Del Fiore. This 600-year-old giant, which can accommodate 30,000 people under its roof (the entire population of Florence at the time of construction), even in the lens does not fit, so show in parts.

Facade of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Bell Tower of Jotto

Bell Tower Giotto

Big seeing at a distance, so to consider cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and all Florence, Raise the bell tower of the work of the Great Jotto.

In the queue at the entrance I had to stand a little, but it is worth it, the price of lifting on the viewing platform is 15 euros, but it is worth it. This ticket will allow you, if you wish, except bell tower Giotto, Visit also the cathedral itself, climb to his dome and look into the Baptistery opposite the cathedral.

Elevator or some lift in bell Tower Giotto No, so the height of 85 meters you need to go on foot, along a narrow and steep staircase. Viewing sites in the bell tower are several, at different levels. Each other than the latter, there are shops where you can sit (stay in the bell tower is not limited, so if there is time, even take a book and sit there, read, with such a luxurious view of Florence).

View from the bell tower of Jotto, it seems to the dome you can reach your hand

IN cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Also worth entering the dome inside no less beautiful than outside. And there is quiet, cool and dark. You can take a few minutes from the noise and turmoil.

Inside the cathedral

After the cathedral, we go on Via Dei Calzaiuoly To the main square of the city, making a break on perhaps the most delicious ice cream in the world - Italian Gelato. The most good jelateria in the center Florence Festival is considered and we confirm this fact (they conducted a tough competition among 6 Florentine Jelateria).

At the end of Via Dei Calzaiuoly is the main area of \u200b\u200bFlorence - senoria Square (Piazza Della Signoria). There are a lot of interesting sights: Loggia della Signoriawhen built for meetings, and became a museum, Palazzo Vecchio- the former residence of the Medici, who also became a museum and, a little further, gallery Uffiziwhich was built by the Medici family as a place of work of the city government, but began to guess what the museum. (In general, all in Florence Sooner or later becomes a museum or landmark).

And on the square there are many beautiful muscular statues: fountain Neptune with neptune in the center, copy of David. Michelangelo, monument Kozimo Medici.

Palazzo Vecchio

We go B. Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo Vecchio). Now, this is a museum who is divided into three blocks: a tower with an observation platform, a museum and an ancient amphitheater, located in the basement.

The price of tickets is different, depending on which Palazzo blocks you want to visit: 10 euros - only the museum, 14 euros - Museum and Tower, 18 euros - a complete set.

We go to the museum and the tower, taking more audio guides (+4 euros for two). Audio guides are in the form of tablets with headphones, and the map and photo of the halls are loaded into them. You click on the tablet to the hall you need and listen to his story and at the same time the history of the Medici family - the powerful and rich kind, which for several centuries rules Florence.

The biography of the Medici is bloodthirsty and saturated, "the game of thrones" rests, but still such a number of information is difficult to be perceived at a time, unless you are not a special connoisseur, so we recommend putting our headphones, to include majestic music and walk around the halls, imagining yourself by rulers Florence. The halls are very beautiful, especially the Hall of five hundred, especially his ceiling.

Hall five hundred

The ceilings in each hall is just a song, they themselves paintings, masterpieces, at least for them to go here.

Palazzo Vecchio, the ceiling of one of the halls of the museum

After the museum, the rise to the tower (and here without elevator) overlooking signoria Squarewith its attractions and the whole city.

View of Senory Square from the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio

Uffizi Gallery (UFFIZI)

After the Palazzo Vecchaio, we pass through the vaults of the Uffizi Gallery - the Main Museum of Florence and All Italy, here the whole collection of arts of the Medici family is kept here, and this is a little nimalo - masterpieces of the main masters of Renaissance: Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and Vinci. The queues here are kilometers, but the ticket can be bought in advance.

Bridge Vecchio (Ponte Veccio)

Already at sunset, passing the arch at the end of the gallery, we fall on the Arno River embankment, which divides Florence into two parts. The main decoration of the river is Ponte Veccio.The bridge, stuck with old houses, on which from the time of the Medici, there are gold traders shops. On this bridge, it is always sooo alone, so if you are not interested in gold products sold in wild tourist prices, then it is better to look at bridge Vecchio. From afar, descending from the embankment to the river and sitting on a neat lawn - as we did, and how every warm evening does almost all the Florentine youth.

Sunset, river noise, openwork bridges and the bullfights of ancient buildings at the top along the embankment - perhaps the best completion of the day of Florentine history and culture.

P \\ s We almost said nothing about local restaurants, because there are a lot of them here and we will dedicate the most interesting of them.

Florence is such a city that admiring the most beautiful works of art here you can spend more than one day. Although the city itself is not so big, its historical part can be viewed for 1 day, aligning with the rise, for example, and visiting one. For example, one of the most famous and visited museums in the world. Only tickets are better to buy in advance online, even if you pay a little bit from above, than standing a couple of hours at the heat in line at the museum (and without a queue there is no one at all. And if this is free of the first Sunday of every month, then it will take a day.

Florence is such a popular place that in queues in the attractions of the city you can spend more time than on the inspection of the city, so carefully. For good, it is possible to stumble on a fast city in the city, even for half a day, I smelted on and in and walking around the streets of the historic center. But it will be straight enough to explore Florence. According to good, here it is necessary - to join the cultural and beautiful, and not just lick the bottle of red under the crunchy pizza overlooking (although the latter sounds seductive, yes :)).

The following is offered a map with the attractions that must be visited for 1 day in Florence:

Attractions on the route Florence for 1 day:

Click on the name to open a description of the sights.

9. - "Old Bridge" is one of the symbols of Florence.

if you have 2 days in FlorenceThe first day can be devoted to the most famous, type and bridge of Ponte Vecchio, and the second day to use for the inspection of church masterpieces and works of yokes in Palazzo Pitti.

In two days in Florence, you can have time to look at most of the treasures of the city, dedicate the third day to trips around the neighboring towns.

Florence inspection program for 2 days:

Route in Florence on the 2nd day:

2. Giardino di boboli

3. Corridor Vasariano (Corridoio Vasariano)

7. - Located on. This is the magnificent building of the 14th century now - the Florence City Hall and one of the most significant public buildings in Italy. The first prone palace was called Palazzo Della Signoria, in honor of the government body of the Florentine Republic - Signoria. Here you can visit the Palazzo Vecchio Museum, archaeological excavations, climb the tower to admire the Panorama Florence, and go through the fortifications. Ticket 10.00 - 18.00 €, depending on what is included.

Hey! Finally, I can return to the story of the trip in Italy, where we traveled in April 2017. And today I will tell about Florence, where we stopped at 2 nights.

We arrived in Florence on with in the evening, about 7 hours (all about movement on. And according to plan, after settling in the hotel, we wanted to have time to watch the city center, but we are very tired long road, and the settlement passed not as fast as us That I would like. We had enough forces only to go to the store for dinner and successfully come back back, because the incredible number of emigrants, leading not too civilized lifestyle, are going around the station at night. You feel not particularly comfortable, to put it mildly.

Cheap accommodation in the center of Florence

We settled in a separate room of cute apartment, located 7 minutes from Santa Maria Novella station. Book a room We are on the airbnb, where it is called M & B House 1 - Santa Maria Novella.

The apartment itself is charming. In it, the hosts hand over 4 residential rooms with two shared bathrooms (in one with a shower room, and in the other - with a tiny, but bathroom) and an equipped kitchen, where you will find everything you need, including a bottle of wine, if you have unexpectedly ended your own stocks (They stand a little more expensive shop).

From the page of the room at airbnb
From the page of the room at airbnb

But we settled with some tensions, because in advance they reported the exact time of arrival, but the hosts did not appear and after 15 minutes of waiting under the door. After another 10 minutes, our future neighbors opened our doors, but the owners in the apartment did not turn out. We have become feverishly called them, and after 10 minutes later the mother of the owner came running, a cheerful Italian woman in years, speaking exclusively in Italian. And explained on the fingers, we managed to move)

In the center of Florence there are two railway stations: Santa Maria Novella and Firenze Campo Di Marte. There is a special train between these stations, so you can get from one to another not only on foot, but also by train. And this is important if you arrived at Firenze Campo di Marte, as we, and live going closer to Santa Maria Novella. And also a nuance: Trains from the Northern Cities (Verona, Venice, Bologna, etc.) are located on Firenze Campo Di Marte, but on the coast, to Spice and Pisa, and to Rome will need to leave with Santa Maria Novella. Exceptions can be end-to-end trains across the country. Tip from the author of the blog

How much time you need to meet Florence

We were going to leave from Florence, so there was one, but a whole day. I advise you from my experience allocate at least 1 full day on FlorenceOtherwise you will not have anything at all. Why?

Florence is a large Italian city, where thousands and thousands of tourists come daily daily. They go there for the sake of the oldest museums containing amazing works of art from all over the world, and the city itself is a real open-air museum, each building of the city contains an incredible story, like Florence Streets.

Therefore, I recommend planning a trip so as to on 1 day you could view one major museum and stroll around the cityBut no more, because in this city, the queue is not only on the cash register in museums, but also to the entrance to the museum itself, in restaurants, churches and even at seats with the best view for photos. You simply do not work more, because you will spend the bulk of the day in the queues.

If you have only one day to inspect Florence, then walk around the city center and one of the famous city museums. We chose Palazzo Pitti and beautiful Boboli gardens. We also looked into a small Museum of Galileo Galilee, dedicated to all kinds of scientific things.

Attractions Florence

On the map, I noted the sights and a route that I recommend to outlines for the inspection of Florence if you came to the city for only 1 day.

Walk will be heavy and tedious, so you're going with the forces, dress in comfortable clothes and shoes and go!

In Florence, there are a lot of museums, each house - Palazzo, the palace, where the famous people lived, characters from history pages. Here are just some of these attractions - Palazzo Vecchio (on Signoria Square, before Palazzo Vecchio, you can admire the copies of the famous sculptures of the world, including David Michelangelo), Lancia Loggia Gallery, Palazzo Strozzy, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Bargello Palace, Palazzo Pitti, Gallery Uphphic and many, many others. But there are also cathedrals affecting their beauty - the Church of Santa Maria Novella and San Lorenzo, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.

First of all beforetake a look at Duomo, the main cathedral of Florence is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It is very difficult to accommodate in one frame) and even more difficult to get inside!

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Santa Maria del Fiore - Gothic cathedral of incredible beauty, standing in the very center of Florence, is the symbol of the city for seven centuries.

In addition to the cathedral itself, you can still climb the viewing sites of the bell tower and on the dome of the cathedral and look at the city from above, go to the Baptistery. The truth for them will have to pay. In the box office you will be offered comprehensive and individual tickets.

One of the gorgeous views of the Cathedral. Wikipedia

So, for two attractions you will have to pay 15 euros (2017), for the whole complex will have to give about 30 euros. The ticket has a day after the first passage, so you do not need to try to end with the inspection of each of the attractions.

Cathedral schedule:

• monday - Wednesday: from 10:30 to 17:00;
• thursday: from 10:30 to 15:30;
• saturday: from 10:30 to 16:45;
• sunday: from 13:30 to 18:00.

Schedule of the observation deck:

• daily: from 10:30 to 19:00;
• saturday: from 10:30 to 16:40.

Cathedral visit: For free, but you need to stand the gigantic queue from those who want to visit the Cathedral. She is incredibly long)

The exact address: Piazza Del Duomo, 50122 Firenze Fi, Italy

Then walk to the Arno River embankment and go to the Galilee Museum. He will like it if you love all sorts of "scientific pieces" or traveling with children.

Museum Galileo Galilee in Florence

This museum contains a huge collection of scientific tools, and the museum itself is located in the old palace of the XI century, the Palace of Castellani, standing on the banks of the Arno River, 3 minutes from the famous Ponte Vecchio (Ponte Vecchio).

From the official page of the museum on Facebook

I am very advised to include it on the travel plan, especially if you travel with children: in the end of the exposition there are exhibits where you can check all the basic laws of physics. And in this museum there are practically no queues on the entrance.

The cost of the entrance ticket in 2018 - 9 euros (there are preferential and family tickets)

Work schedule - from 9:30 to 18:00

Accurate Address: Firenze, Piazza Dei Giudici 1

Official site of the museum - www.museogalileo.it.

Palazzo Pitti and Boboli gardens

This palace is the largest palazzo in Florence and for many years served as the guilty to the strongest birth of the city - the Great Duke of Tuscan (Medici and Gabsburg Larring), and then the Italian kings. One of the best assemblies of works of art in Florence was collected in Palazzo.

Palazzo Pitty, view of Boboli gardens

Overview site for Florence from the top of the Gardens of Boboli

Several masterpieces from the Museum itself - Palazzo Pitty

The cost of visiting Palazzo Pitty and Boboli gardens make up 20 Euro for each adult.

In Palazzo Pitti and Boboli gardens, you need to buy individual tickets, but the queue in the box office you need to defend the same one.

Palazzo Pitti is considered one of the most visited museums of the city, so there was a restriction on the entrance. It turns out that you will have to simultane two queues in this museum: first at the box office, and then to the entrance. Doors in the Boboli gardens are directly opposite the central entrance to Palazzo, you can go there without visiting the museum. Tip from the author of the blog

Scheme of Boboli gardens and Palazzo Pitti from www.museumsinflorence.com. Help you plan a walk.

The sighting area in the gardens is located at the highest point of the park. To do this, you need to rise from the building of the Palazzo up, in the farthest corner.

Top 5 things you need to do in Florence to any tourist

I also amounted to a small list - the top 5 things you need to do in Florence so that it could be argued that this city would visit! He will help you not to get off the way and give the starting point, the first landmark for a walk in Florence. And on the way you will meet many other wonderful sights, feel the city taste and color.

1. To walk in the city center and admire His Shrine - Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
2. Take a walk in Boboli gardens and enjoy an incredible view of Florence
3. Visit at least one museum of the city
4. See the famous David Michelangelo
5. Walk through the Arno River according to the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge

Somewhere on the route I suggest you dine in a wonderful restaurant - Fishing Lab Alle Murate. There are fivest seafood in very affordable prices.

I learned about this place in advance, finding a review about it somewhere on the expanses of Instagram. As expected, the place turned out to be wonderful, but very popular. I had to wait 10-15 minutes until the place was released at the bar counter. During the expectation, we were offered an aperitif - a glass of champagne.