Step back in time in the city of Florence after the crowds have left for the summer. The birthplace of the Renaissance, it is truly breathtaking and will definitely sing to your soul – wine, art, food, history, architecture, culture, people…gelato…this place has it all covered! Book your tickets for attractions in advance – they’re popular!
Image by Heidi Kaden/Unsplash
Flight time: 1hr 51mins
Average day temp: Sep 21⁰C /Oct 16⁰C /Nov 11⁰C
Average rainy days: Sep 9 /Oct 12 /Nov 14
Average rainfall: Sep 76mm /Oct 96mm /Nov 102mm
Highlights
- The Duomo has to be on your list – marvel at the incredible architecture and frescoes. Not for the faint-hearted but it’s worth booking on a tour to climb to the top of the Cupola, to truly appreciate how something like this was constructed in the 1400s…and being rewarded with breathtaking views across Florence at the end. Head across the river to Piazzale Michelangelo if you want some views of the Duomo itself at sunset.
- The Uffizi Gallery (Gallerie Degli Uffizi) is home to some incredible works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, to name just a few, and the building itself is pretty impressive. Other notable pieces include ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Botticelli and ‘Bacchus’ by Caravaggio. Get a combined ticket and you can visit the Uffizi, Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens for 3 consecutive days.
- The Galleria dell'Accademia is home to the most famous sculpture in the world – Michelangelo’s David.