Activities
Been
- Duomo di Firenze (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)
- Mar 5
- Climbed Brunelleschi's Dome
- Baptistery + Giotto's Bell Tower
- Uffizi Gallery
- Mar 6 - timed entry
- Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangelo - incredible stuff
- Wine Windows (Buchette del Vino)
- Mar 6
- Tiny medieval windows that serve wine
- Super unique Florence tradition
- Tartan Vintage
- Mar 6 - this store was great
- British / tartan style vintage store, very cool vibes
- Also walked around other vintage shops nearby
- Palazzo Pitti + Boboli Gardens
- Mar 7
- Massive palace + beautiful gardens
TODO
- Accademia Gallery (David)
- Michelangelo's David
- Need to book tickets in advance
- Ponte Vecchio
- Historic bridge lined with jewelry shops
- Beautiful at sunset
- Gucci Garden / Museum
- Fashion museum + boutique
- Piazzale Michelangelo
- Best panoramic view of Florence
- Go at sunset
- San Lorenzo Market
- Leather goods, souvenirs
- Central Market upstairs for food
Accommodation
- 25hours Hotel Florenz Piazza San Paolino (Mar 5-8) - highly recommend, great spot
Restaurants
- Most restaurants are tracked in Beli but some highlights are:
- Trattoria Mario - classic Florentine lunch spot (cash only, communal tables)
- All'Antico Vinaio - famous panini (expect a line)
- La Mรฉnagรจre - beautiful restaurant/cafรฉ/flower shop
- Vivoli - historic gelato
Notes
- Emma Bday Trip - Feb 28 to Mar 14, 2026
- In Florence: Mar 5-8
- Drove to Tuscany/Siena region Mar 8
- Firenze Card may be worth it for museum access
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