A luxurious and elegant cathedral, a real architectural miracle that has been adorning Florence for several centuries. The construction of the temple lasted for several centuries under the leadership of such renowned architects as Giotto di Bondone, Francesco Talenti, Giovanni di Lappo Gini and others. The vaults of the cathedral are decorated with frescoes of the XV century, the facade is decorated with marble bas-reliefs, the red dome of the cathedral seems to hover over the city.

Octagonal marble building of the XI-XII century, intended for baptism. Representatives of the powerful Medici family and the great Dante accepted the Christian faith here. The structure is decorated with bas-reliefs, on which Byzantine masters worked. The eastern gate of the baptistery attracts the greatest attention of tourists, where scenes from the Bible are depicted on gilded panels.

The bell tower is part of the architectural complex of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This is an outstanding example of Italian architectural art, created with the participation of master Giotto di Bondone. His name is immortalized in the name of the Campanella. The tower reaches a height of 84 meters, on the upper tier there is an observation deck, from where the tourist can see a panorama of Florence. More than 400 steps lead to the platform.

The Basilica of the XIII century, a classic monument of Italian Gothic. It is assumed that the architect Arnolfo di Cambio began work on the construction of the temple. According to legend, there was a chapel on the site of the basilica, which was built by St. Francis of Assisi. The interior is decorated with works of art of the XIV-XV centuries. There are works by Giotto, Benedetto de Maiano, Donatello, Giovanni da Milano, Bernardo Rossellino. The basilica belongs to the Franciscan Order.

An architectural monument of the XV century, built in the style of the early Renaissance. In the temple there are tombs of representatives of the Medici family. During the heyday of this influential Florentine family, the Basilica of San Lorenzo was the parish church of the Medici. Near the main altar is the grave of the founder of the dynasty Cosimo the Elder. At the basilica there is a monastery and the Laurentian Library.

The main Dominican Church of Florence, an architectural monument of the XIII-XIV centuries. Previously, there was a Romanesque chapel on this site, which was placed at the disposal of the monks of the Dominican Order. The basilica is decorated with an openwork facade, slightly resembling the painting of a decorative casket. The interior is decorated with Greek frescoes and marble bas-reliefs. The action of the "Decameron" by D. Boccaccio begins in the basilica.

The monastery, which in the XIV century passed to the Dominican Order from the Congregation of the Silvestrines of St. Benedict at the will of the ruler of Tuscany (the Benedictines did not farm well enough). It is believed that the monastery originated in the XII century. In the second half of the XIX century, the National Museum of San Marco was established in the monastery. The collections of this museum feature priceless exhibits of the creators of the Renaissance.

The very first European Academy of Painting, founded in 1561 with the participation and full support of Duke Cosimo I de' Medici. Agnolo Bronzino, Giorgio Vasari and Bartolomeo Ammanati were at the origins of the academy. An art gallery has been opened at the institution, where outstanding works of art are exhibited. Among them is the famous "David" by Michelangelo. This five-meter statue is one of the symbols of the Renaissance.

The museum, which is located in a historical building of the XIII century. The structure is a real medieval castle. In the past centuries, a prison, barracks, judge's residence, city magistrate were located here. The collection of the Bargello Museum is considered one of the most significant in all of Italy. The works of B. Cellini, Michelangelo, Giambologna and other famous masters are kept here.

Donte Alighieri is a famous poet, politician, creator of the immortal "Divine Comedy" and one of the founders of the Italian language. The ancient stone house of the genius in one of the oldest Florentine quarters has been turned into a museum named after him. The exhibition tells about the life of Dante and his creative path. The museum has many paintings depicting 14th century Florence.

The palace of the late XIII – early XIV centuries, in which the city municipality is located. The rulers of the Florentine Republic and the Duchy of Tuscany have sat here for centuries. The building is crowned by a tower 94 meters high, named after the master Arnolfo di Cambio. The palazzo has been preserved to this day in its original form. The rich interior decoration is the merit of the court architect of the Medici family, Master D. Vasari.

The palace, built for the Pitti family in the XV century in the gloomy architectural style of Quattrocento (one of the trends of the Early Renaissance). Currently, it houses one of the best museums in Florence. Rather, on the territory of the Palazzo Pitti there are several different expositions: the Palatine Gallery, the Silver Museum, the Costume Gallery, the Porcelain Museum, the Museum of Modernist Art.

For many centuries, the palace was the main residence of the Medici – the ruling family of Florence. The dynasty came from the banker Cosimo the Elder, who achieved such a high position thanks to his money and influence. In the middle of the XV century, a magnificent palazzo was built for the newly-made ruler. In the XVII century, the building was sold to the Riccardi family, who worked on its expansion and renovation in the Renaissance style.

Florence Square, which offers the best panorama of the city. Because of this, it is always crowded and noisy. The square was created in the XIX century during the large-scale reconstruction of Florence. The name was given in honor of the unsurpassed creator Michelangelo. In 1873, a copy of Michelangelo's David sculpture and four more copies of the works of this famous Renaissance sculptor were installed on the square.

The historic center and one of the most beautiful squares in all of Italy. The square is a harmonious architectural ensemble, which includes the Palazzo Vecchio, the Fountain of Neptune, the Loggia Lanzi and several sculptural groups. Even in ancient times there was a crossroads of important roads, there was a Roman amphitheater and antique villas. But these buildings have not survived to this day.

One of the most famous art museums in the world. The cultural value of the Gallery for all Mankind is difficult to overestimate – the masterpieces of Botticelli, Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio are kept here. Under Cosimo I of the Medici dynasty, administrative buildings were located in the Uffizi, but over time an impressive collection of works of art accumulated inside. In the XVIII century, it was decided to open a public museum on the territory.

A covered archway across the Arno River that connects Palazzo Pitti and Palazzo Vecchio. It was built by the will of Francesco I de' Medici. Through this corridor, the ruler could quickly cross the river without having to go outside. The passage is decorated with paintings by Titian, da Vinci, Giotto and several hundred works by masters of the XVI-XVII centuries. Nowadays, a walk in Vasari is only possible for a fee.

The crossing of the Arno River, which was built in the days of Ancient Rome. Over the past centuries, the bridge has been repeatedly destroyed, washed away and rebuilt. In the XV century, a Florentine meat market worked here, which caused a bad smell to spread around the neighborhood. Now on the Ponte Vecchio, expensive jewelry boutiques for tourists have taken the place of butcher shops. The bridge itself is part of the Vasari Corridor.

In the XVI century, the hunting grounds of the Medici family were located on the site of the park. At the beginning of the XIX century, the territory was open to the public, and later the park was sold to the city authorities. Since then, Cascine has become a popular holiday destination for Florentines. It is equipped with bicycle and pedestrian paths, signs, picnic areas and other infrastructure. Admission is free for everyone.

A landscaped park complex, lavishly decorated with fountains, gazebos and flower beds. The gardens were laid out in the XV century at the request of Cosimo I de' Medici's wife, Duchess Eleonora of Toledo. Over the centuries, Boboli Gardens have changed owners several times. Every noble family that acquired these territories sought to contribute to the landscape of the park complex.