{"id":4543,"date":"2025-12-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.locautorent.com\/blog\/weekend-in-florence-what-to-see-and-where-to-go\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:50:26","slug":"weekend-in-florence-what-to-see-and-where-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/blog\/weekend-in-florence-what-to-see-and-where-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend in Florence: What to See and Where to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What to see in 2 days in Florence and how to get around<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nFlorence\u2019s historic centre is covered by a ZTL (limited traffic zone), so to avoid hefty fines, our first piece of advice is to take advantage of the underground parking lots near the Fortezza da Basso. <\/strong>The Porta al Prato \u2013 Leopolda car park<\/strong> is an excellent option: strategically located and offering an affordable daily rate (around \u20ac20). Once parked, you can forget the car and start exploring on foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Your journey begins at Piazza Duomo<\/strong>: if possible, climb Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<\/strong> or Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower<\/strong>, booking your entrance in advance, to enjoy an endless sea of red rooftops. Advance booking is also required for Michelangelo\u2019s David<\/strong> at the Galleria dell\u2019Accademia<\/strong>, another unmissable stop if this is your first time in Florence. From there, a short walk will take you to Piazza della Signoria<\/strong>, the political heart of the ancient medieval city, dominated by the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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End the day by crossing the only bridge that survived the bombings of the Second World War: the famous Ponte Vecchio<\/strong> at sunset. For dinner, cross the Arno and look for a trattoria in the Oltrarno district to taste authentic Florentine steak<\/strong> or other specialities from Tuscany\u2019s flavourful cuisine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A Sunday in Florence between art and unparalleled views<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nBegin your second day in the land of the Medici with the essence of Renaissance art: the Uffizi Gallery<\/strong>, home to masterpieces such as Botticelli\u2019s Birth of Venus<\/em>. Here too, booking in advance is your best friend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the afternoon, cross the Ponte Vecchio again and spend some time in the artisans\u2019 quarter. Here you will find the immense Palazzo Pitti<\/strong> and the wonderful Boboli Gardens<\/strong>, a green oasis offering unexpected views over the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Conclude your Florentine weekend at Piazzale Michelangelo, the ultimate panoramic terrace. A short taxi or bus ride (lines 12\/13) will take you up this hill for the final view: Florence\u2019s skyline at sunset is an awe-inspiring way to end your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Remember: even if the car remains at rest in Florence, renting one is essential for the last, unforgettable experience. Before returning it, take a few hours to drive along the SR 222, the Chiantigiana<\/strong>. Crossing the hills lined with cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves<\/strong>, perhaps with a stop in Greve in Chianti, is the most authentic and relaxing way to bid farewell to Tuscany.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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With a rental vehicle, Florence is the ideal starting point, but you can rent a car in whichever Tuscan city<\/a> is most convenient for you and travel wherever you wish from there.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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