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Centro Storico
Ollie #21 of 174 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and...... more » Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and expensive shops. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Galleria dell'Accademia
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #22 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 459 reviews
Owner description: Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo, notably his David, in addition to...... more » Owner description: Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo, notably his David, in addition to an extensive collection of 15th- and 16th-century paintings. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #23 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: This ancient palazzo is layered with history, starting from the Middle Ages. It gives a fascinating and valuable look into a typical wealthy home of...... more » Owner description: This ancient palazzo is layered with history, starting from the Middle Ages. It gives a fascinating and valuable look into a typical wealthy home of the Medieval to Renaissance era, complete with frescoes and period furniture. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Laurentian Library (Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana)
Ollie #24 of 174 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  22.9 km from city centre
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It's Yoga Florence
Ollie #25 of 174 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Health Clubs
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Castello del Trebbio
Ollie #26 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  13.3 km from city centre
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Mercato Centrale
Ollie #27 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Open-air market that has a cast-iron structure dating back to 1874, which offers a variety of food shops catering to local residents and restaurants.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  22.8 km from city centre
Palazzo Strozzi
As featured in Florence for young kids
Ollie #28 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: Reminiscent of the competition between 15th-century nobles and rich merchants to build the most imposing and beautiful palazzo or palace, the Strozzi...... more » Owner description: Reminiscent of the competition between 15th-century nobles and rich merchants to build the most imposing and beautiful palazzo or palace, the Strozzi is one of the most significant to behold. The Palazzo also houses the Palazzo Strozzi Art Museum, where interesting exhibitions and kids activities sets this modern museum apart. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ponte Vecchio
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #29 of 174 attractions in Florence
4 of 5 stars 268 reviews
Owner description: Erected during Roman times, this is the most ancient and photographed bridge in Florence, which is characterized by three arches and two wide arcades...... more » Owner description: Erected during Roman times, this is the most ancient and photographed bridge in Florence, which is characterized by three arches and two wide arcades on each side housing the famous and unusual "botteghe" or shops. « less
Attraction type  Bridges; Speciality Shops
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Loggia dei Lanzi
As featured in Florence for free
Ollie #30 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: This outdoor museum space is a peaceful place to rest your weary feet after a long day of sight seeing. Admire some of Florence's most iconic original...... more » Owner description: This outdoor museum space is a peaceful place to rest your weary feet after a long day of sight seeing. Admire some of Florence's most iconic original sculptures from Cellini's "Perseus" to Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines." « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Vasari Corridor
Ollie #31 of 174 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  5.8 km from city centre
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Fattoria Montagliari
Ollie #32 of 174 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  25.4 km from city centre
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Museo Zoologico La Specola
As featured in Florence off the beaten path
Ollie #33 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: This fascinating natural history collection can be traced back to the Medici family. Full of taxidermied animals of all types, skeletons and wax...... more » Owner description: This fascinating natural history collection can be traced back to the Medici family. Full of taxidermied animals of all types, skeletons and wax anatomical models, it is a must for the curious, as well as science and history lovers. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Eurocentres Florence
Ollie #34 of 174 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Sinagoga di Firenze e Museo ebraico
Ollie #35 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: This synagogue, one of the largest in Europe, was built between 1874 and 1882 in eclectic Moresque style by architects Marco Treves, Mariano...... more » Owner description: This synagogue, one of the largest in Europe, was built between 1874 and 1882 in eclectic Moresque style by architects Marco Treves, Mariano Falcini,Vincenzo Micheli. The museo was set up on 1982 in the same building to display ritual objects, dating from XVI to XX Centuries and documentation regarding the history of the community. In the new section on 2007 was set up a room devoted to the memorial of contemporary history included the Shoa. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella
Ollie #36 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Owner description: Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal...... more » Owner description: Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal elixirs and soaps based on, of all things, vinegar. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Historic Sites; Shops; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti
Ollie #37 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
Monastero della Certosa del Galluzzo
Ollie #38 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Basilica di San Lorenzo
Ollie #39 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine
As featured in Florence off the beaten path
Ollie #40 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews

Upon entering the side door at the Santa Maria del Carmine (€4.00), you find yourself visiting the Brancacci Chapel, started by Masolino da Panicale and later finished by... more »

Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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