The Florence Journal
Itineraries, museum guides and insider tips from our local guides — to help you plan a better trip.
Florence's story begins long before the Renaissance — from Etruscan Fiesole and Roman Florentia to the Medici. Walk the city as a living timeline with this guide.
From Brunelleschi's dome and Palazzo Vecchio to the Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens — a walking guide to Florence's greatest artistic landmarks.
Florence's buchette del vino — tiny wine windows set into Renaissance palaces — tell 400 years of stories. Here's what they are, why they exist, and how to find them.
Follow Michelangelo's footsteps through Florence — from Casa Buonarroti and the Laurentian Library to David at the Accademia — with a practical one- or two-day itinerary.
From the grand Medici landscapes of Boboli to the wisteria tunnel at Bardini and the Rose Garden below Piazzale Michelangelo — the Florence gardens you shouldn't miss.
Planning a Florence trip? A local guide breaks down exactly how to spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Florence — what to prioritise, what to skip, and how to book smart.
Wondering if the Uffizi Gallery is worth your time in Florence? This honest guide covers what's inside, how long to spend, ticket options, and our verdict.
Don't waste your Florence trip waiting in queues. Here's exactly how to skip the line at the Accademia, Uffizi, and Duomo — tickets, tours, and insider tips.