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Florence / Italy

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The dome and campanile of Florence Cathedral above the rooftops of the historic center, seen from Piazzale Michelangelo — Photo: Petar Milošević, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Author Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Florence, Italy, for the best experience?Any week you can arrive on a Tuesday rather than a Monday, because the Uffizi and the Galleria dell'Accademia — the two collections most people come to Florence for —…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Florence on a first visit?Climb Brunelleschi's dome on a reserved time slot and give the Uffizi a separate half-day — the dome is 463 steps with no lift, and the gallery's own entry charge sits…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Florence, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat in the historic center but buy your cured pork by its registered name — Lardo di Colonnata was entered on the EU register of protected designations by Commission…

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