Piazzale Michelangelo
If you want to catch those iconic, sweeping views of Florence you've seen in postcards, head to Piazzale Michelangelo. From an elevated position overlooking the city, the fabulous views take in the city's fortified walls, the River Arno, the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio and, of course, the round red dome of the Duomo.
During the day, drink in the views as you stroll along the Renaissance promenade, overlooked by yet another copy of Michelangelo's David. Return in the evening for magical views of Florence floodlit at night.
Practical Info
Piazzale Michelangelo is on the southern bank of the River Arno, in the Oltrarno area.
To get here on foot you need to cross the Ponte alla Grazie bridge near the Santa Croce basilica and make your way to Piazza Poggi. From here, follow the steeply climbing steps and pathways leading uphill from the river to the piazza. Allow a good 45 minutes.
Tours & Tickets
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine
Drive your own stylish vintage Vespa through Tuscany, just as the locals do, on this 4-hour small-group tour from Florence! Following your guide, leave ... Read more
Location:
Florence, Italy
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine
Step back to 1960s Italy as you drive an eye-catching vintage Fiat 500 car through Tuscany! Following a guide out of Florence, drive into the lush Tuscan ... Read more
Location:
Florence, Italy
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Florence Half-Day or Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
The ideal way to discover Florence is your own way! Choose either the morning or afternoon tour or book them both, with lunch included, for a comprehensive ... Read more
Location:
Florence, Italy
Duration: 3 - 8 hours
Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip
When your cruise ship docks in Livorno and you have only a single day to see the surrounding Italian towns of Pisa and Florence, you’ll need a privately guided ... Read more
Location:
Florence, Italy
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
