Florence Attractions: Monument - Historical
Here's a list of all attractions in Florence tagged as 'Monument - Historical' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Baptistery (Battistero)
One of the oldest buildings in Florence, it's thought that the octagonal Baptistery stands on the site of an ancient Roman temple. It may even have been ... Continue Reading »
Santa Croce Basilica
Work on this beautiful basilica began in 1294, though the facade and bell tower are 19th-century additions. The world's largest Franciscan church, it ... Continue Reading »
Giotto's Bell Tower
Giotto's elegant bell tower (Campanile di Giotto) flanks Florence's Duomo and Baptistery, rounding off Piazza del Duomo's prime attractions. Designed by ... Continue Reading »
Medici Chapels
The Medici chapels (Cappelle Medicee) are two architectural gems flanking the Basilica of San Lorenzo in the heart of central Florence. Brunelleschi ... Continue Reading »
Ponte Vecchio
The ancient Ponte Vecchio bridge is as much a symbol of Florence as the red dome of the Duomo. Ponte Vecchio means old bridge, and indeed it dates back to ... Continue Reading »
Palazzo Vecchio
Historic Palazzo Vecchio ('old palace') has been at the political heart of Florence for more than 7 centuries. With its late-medieval crenellated roofline ... Continue Reading »
Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery, or Galleria degli Uffizi, houses the world's most important collection of Florentine art, so unless you have Skip the Line tickets you'll ... Continue Reading »
Accademia Gallery
The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) is dominated by one artwork in particular - Michelangelo's staggeringly beautiful statue of David. Carved ... Continue Reading »
Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti)
The Pitti Palace was built by rivals of the powerful Medici family in the mid-1400s. A century later, the Medicis took over the huge Renaissance palace, ... Continue Reading »
Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori)
You'll catch glimpses of the red-tiled dome of the Duomo, or Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori, peeping over the rooftops as soon as you arrive in ... Continue Reading »
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