Young Artists
Young artists create their own painterly composition as they draw Florence's iconic Ponte Vecchio, or "old bridge."
Last Judgement Frescoes
Sumptuous frescoes of the "Last Judgement" by 16th-century painter and best-selling author (Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects) Giorgio Vasari fill the cupola of Florence's cathedral.
City Hall Clock Tower
Symbol of civic pride, the clock tower of Florence's 14th-century city hall, Palazzo Vecchio, soars above the palace housing the Uffizi Gallery.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, designed by innovative Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi, is a Florence landmark.
Palazzo Pitti
An imposing Florentine monument, the 15th-century Palazzo Pitti became the primary residence of the families of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Custom-Made Shoes
Florence's strong artisanal heritage is on display in the atelier of Vivian Saskia Di Wittmer, crafter of custom-made shoes.
Piazzale Michelangelo
Harmonic convergence: Expansive views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo prompt itinerant musicians to sound a sonata or two.
Galleria degli Uffizi Museum
Morning light fingers Florence's masterpiece-filled Galleria degli Uffizi Museum.
Michelangelo's Tomb
Votive candles cast a sanctifying light on Michelangelo's tomb, designed by Giorgio Vasari, in the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Coat of arms
Location of Florence in Italy
| Postal code | 50121-50145 |
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| Dialing Code | 055 |
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