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DAY ONE IN FLORENCE:

Accademia (the David)- In our opinion it makes the most sense to hit this museum as one of the first on your list to avoid missing it at the end. You can easily see this museum in 1-2 hours, as the David is truly the only ‘major’ thing to see here.

From the Accademia museum, stroll the beautiful side streets to Piazza Duomo which holds the spectacular Duomo Cathedral, and the Battistero (to see their famous copper doors). I would devote 1 hour+ here if you plan to climb the tower (which is HIGHLY recommended for those able). The cost to climb the Duomo is somewhere around 5-6 EUR (and about 500 steps!) and yields one of the most amazing views of Florence that you will find.

Next head towards Piazza San Lorenzo and the Mercato San Lorenzo/ Mercato Centrale. This will give you an opportunity to grab some lunch in one of the many restaurants along the way (and less costly than those in Piazza della Duomo), as well as pick up all the souvenirs your heart desires as you browse the market. A word to the wise-always barter! - especially if you are purchasing multiple things from one vendor.

While in the Piazza San Lorenzo/ Piazza Madonna (and assuming it is not a Monday) get in line to go through one of the most famous and influential Florentine families villa’s- the Cappelle Medici, located in the center of the square.

After finishing up at Cappelle Medici move on towards the central train station (Santa Maria Novella) square. The Santa Maria Novella church is hard to miss once you reach the square and within you will find some of the most spectacular Masaccio paintings in Florence as well as the old perfumery. As an added bonus- both are free to enter.

If you are ready for a break from the hustle and bustle (or just in need of a coffee) stop in to the Hotel Baglioni’s (in the Piazza SMN square also) rooftop terrace. This is arguably one of the most beautiful rooftop terrace’s in the city, they have live music (during summer months) and spectacular views. This hotel rooftop is always open to the public (non-guests) and is accessible by the elevators in the main lobby.

For evening food there are a variety of restaurants closer to our apartments (see recommendations on our Food/ Drink page) and/ or PLENTY to chose from on this side of town (in/ around Piazza San Lorenzo). Alternatively as the sun is going down it is nice to stroll along the Arno or cross the river to Oltrano. This side of town will offer you a very different feel, a much more local feel, as most tourists do spend the majority of their time on this side of the Arno. There are an abundance of traditional Tuscan restaurants and small pizzerias to choose from in Oltrano- have dinner at 20:00 or 21:00 finishing the day off with gelato from one of the many gelateria’s lining the river, before heading back to the apartment to rest up for Day Two in Florence.

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