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2–3 days

Florence

Italy · FLR

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Florence is the capital of Tuscany and birthplace of the Renaissance — Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo all worked here in the 15th–16th centuries. The city is small by European capital standards: 367,000 residents, 102 km², and a walking-scale historic centre. Two to three days covers the Uffizi, the Accademia's David, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and a generous dinner.

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About this city

Flight from Germany
1h 35min
Airport ↔ centre
5 km
Time shift
Same as Germany
Population
367,000
Area
102 km²
Founded
59 BC
Currency
EUR
Language
Italian
Timezone
Europe/Rome
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Example itineraries

Ready-made day-by-day plans with the top sights and a lunch stop every day.

Why visit

Densest concentration of Renaissance art on earth — UNESCO says 60 % of the world's most important artworks sit inside the Florentine walls. The food is famously direct: bistecca, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro. Tuscany day trips (Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti) leave from Santa Maria Novella every hour.

Neighbourhoods at a glance

  • ·Duomo + San Lorenzo — the Cathedral, Baptistery, Brunelleschi's dome.
  • ·Santa Croce — Michelangelo + Galileo tombs, leather workshops behind.
  • ·Uffizi + Signoria — Botticelli's Venus, Michelangelo's David copy outside.
  • ·Oltrarno — south of the river, Pitti Palace, Boboli, artisan shops.
  • ·Piazzale Michelangelo — the postcard panorama, 15 min uphill from Ponte Vecchio.
  • ·Sant'Ambrogio — local market, cheaper trattorias, fewer tourists.

Best time to visit

MonthDay tempCrowdsDon't miss
Jan–Feb6–12 °CLowSame-day Uffizi tickets routinely available
Mar–Apr12–19 °CHigh at EasterScoppio del Carro — exploding cart on Easter Sunday
May–Jun20–27 °CHighCalcio Storico medieval football (Jun); long evenings
Jul–Aug28–34 °CVery highHot and packed — 09:00 starts only; locals leave the city in Aug
Sep–Oct20–26 °CHighWine harvest in Chianti; perfect bistecca weather
Nov–Dec8–14 °CLow–medWhite truffle season; Christmas market on Piazza Santa Croce

Getting around

Mode2026 costNotes
WalkingFreeDuomo → Ponte Vecchio → Uffizi = 7 min total
Bus + tram€1.70 single, day €5Tram T2 from airport in 21 min; bus 12/13 to Piazzale Michelangelo
Taxi from FLR~€25 flatAirport is only 5 km from centre — tram is usually faster
Trenitalia to Pisa / Siena€9–11 one-wayPisa: 45 min, Siena: 90 min; both feasible day trips
Bike rental€15 / dayMostly pedestrian; bike useful for Boboli + Cascine park

What to eat

  • ·Bistecca alla fiorentina — 1.2 kg T-bone, rare, ~€60 at Trattoria Mario.
  • ·Ribollita — bread-and-bean Tuscan winter soup.
  • ·Pappa al pomodoro — bread + tomato soup; warm or room temp.
  • ·Lampredotto — tripe sandwich, €5 at All'Antico Vinaio or street stalls.
  • ·Schiacciata — flat Tuscan flatbread with prosciutto + pecorino.
  • ·Chianti Classico — local DOCG red, ~€5 a glass at enoteche.

First-timer tips

  • ·Uffizi + Accademia: book online, full stop. Same-day tickets in summer = no.
  • ·Most museums closed Monday; some Tuesday — check before going.
  • ·Coperto (cover charge) €2–4 / person on most restaurant bills.
  • ·Sitting at a café table costs 2–3× the bar price; stand to save.
  • ·Walk to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset — bring a Negroni in a plastic cup.

Attractions

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Restaurants & cafés

Dinner — Bistecca alla Fiorentina 🍽 Dinner

Dinner — Bistecca alla Fiorentina

2h
Lunch — Mercato Centrale 🥗 Lunch

Lunch — Mercato Centrale

1h
Lunch — Oltrarno trattoria 🥗 Lunch

Lunch — Oltrarno trattoria

1h
Snack — Gelateria Vivoli ☕ Snack

Snack — Gelateria Vivoli

15m
Snack — Schiacciata sandwich ☕ Snack

Snack — Schiacciata sandwich

30m
Dinner — Oltrarno 🍽 Dinner

Dinner — Oltrarno

1h30
Breakfast — Italian café 🥐 Breakfast

Breakfast — Italian café

30m
Lunch — central trattoria 🥗 Lunch

Lunch — central trattoria

1h
Snack — Aperitivo ☕ Snack

Snack — Aperitivo

45m
Dinner — Piazza Signoria 🍽 Dinner

Dinner — Piazza Signoria

1h30

Florence: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Florence?

Plan 2–3 days for Florence. That covers the main sights at a relaxed pace; Travita fits them around opening hours and walking distances.

When is the best time to visit Florence?

The best seasons for Florence are spring and autumn.

How long is the flight from Germany to Florence?

A direct flight from Germany to Florence takes about 1h35.

How far is Florence Peretola airport from the centre of Florence?

Florence Peretola airport (FLR) is about 5 km from the city centre.

Which currency and language are used in Florence?

Florence uses EUR. Language: Italian. Time zone: Europe/Rome.

Flights from Germany

Direct routes from German airports.