Florence City Guide

Florence

The Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno lanes and Fiesole views, Tuscan food, Florentine tables and places to stay, in photos.

143 photos and clips

The marble facade of Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore

Brunelleschi's dome seen from Giotto's bell tower, with the hills beyond

Florence spread across the valley, seen from the hills of Fiesole

The Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria

Ponte Vecchio lit up at night over the Arno

The Arno upstream of the centre, with a bridge and the green hills beyond

Brunelleschi's dome framed by a dark arched window

The towers of the Bargello and the Badia Fiorentina above Florence's rooftops

Florence at dusk, with the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio above the Arno

Ponte Vecchio and its overhanging shops at sunset

Sunset over the Arno and the Ponte Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio and its tower against a deep blue sky

Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio at night

The Basilica of Santa Croce and its marble facade

Santa Maria Novella's facade above its lawn and flowerbeds

A fountain in the Boboli Gardens

Florence Cathedral and Giotto's bell tower lit up at night

Giotto's bell tower in polychrome marble

The octagonal Baptistery of San Giovanni

The golden mosaic ceiling of the Baptistery of San Giovanni

A corridor of the Uffizi lined with classical statues

Lights reflected in the Arno beneath a bridge at dusk

Spring blossom on the Oltrarno hillside below the old city walls

The Duomo and Giotto's bell tower under a cloudy sky

The courtyard of Palazzo Pitti and its fountain

Cellini's Perseus with the Head of Medusa in the Loggia dei Lanzi

The Arno and its riverside palazzi on a clear day

The Oltrarno riverfront seen across the Arno

San Frediano in Cestello reflected in the Arno

A narrow street leading to Brunelleschi's dome

Looking up at the Duomo's carved marble facade

The Arno and Ponte Santa Trinita in soft evening light

The Duomo above Florence's rooftops, seen from the Oltrarno hillside

Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto's bell tower above terracotta roofs

An old stone church doorway in Fiesole

The Arno valley seen between cypresses from Fiesole

Fiesole's main square, Piazza Mino, from above

A city bicycle beside an old wooden door

Hams, salami and cheeses on a counter at the Mercato Centrale

A narrow lane between old brick buildings

Bicycles parked against an old Florentine building

Colourful café chairs on a terrace above Florence and the Duomo

Grapes and autumn fruit on a Florence market stall

A greengrocer's display of fresh vegetables on a Florence street

Bicycles parked along a narrow street in the centre

A red bicycle beside a street-art poster on a Florentine wall

A wrought-iron street lamp in a narrow lane of the centre

Brick arches linking buildings over a narrow medieval lane

A quiet street in the centre at dusk, glistening after rain

Scooters and passers-by in a busy street of the centre

A vertical neon ristorante sign glowing in a narrow lane

A scooter and bicycle in a long, narrow street of the centre

Shuttered windows on a golden Florentine palazzo

A quiet street of stone palazzi and parked cars

Street artists' paintings on display beside the Duomo

A plated starter and red wine on a candlelit table

Artichokes and peppers piled high on a market stall

Dining room with wooden tables and wine shelves at Antico Ristoro di Cambi

Vaulted brick dining room with a frescoed wall at Antico Ristoro di Cambi

Bistecca alla fiorentina on a wooden board at Antico Ristoro di Cambi

Rooftop terrace tables facing the Duomo dome at B-Roof Restaurant

Indoor dining room with windows onto the Duomo at B-Roof Restaurant

Plated dishes and white wine on the terrace of B-Roof Restaurant, Duomo behind

Tables under the trees in the inner garden of Braciere Malatesta

Lamp-lit dining room with laid tables at Braciere Malatesta

Vaulted dining room with poster-covered walls at Buca Lapi

Bistecca alla fiorentina on the grill at Buca Lapi

Plate of fresh pappardelle at Buca Lapi

Wood-panelled bar counter lined with bottles at Cibrèo Ristorante

Table set with small antipasti and wine at Cibrèo Ristorante

Stuffed pigeon, one of the iconic dishes of Cibrèo Ristorante

Dining room with orange leather chairs and chandeliers at Ciro & Sons

Street front and outdoor seating of Ciro & Sons

Spaghetti with lobster in tomato sauce at Ciro & Sons

Table laid with glassware and flowers in the dining room of Enoteca Pinchiorri

Arched wooden entrance of Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura

Dining room with hanging hams and laid tables at Il Latini

Bistecca alla fiorentina on the grill at Il Latini

Arched entrance of Il Latini on a Florence street

Candlelit dining room and a plated meat dish at Il Santo Bevitore

Dining room with wine shelf and a plated dish at Il Santo Bevitore

Tortellini with basil at La Giostra

Thinly sliced carpaccio with tomatoes and basil at La Giostra

Chocolate cake with cream and raspberries at La Giostra

Long dining room with round tables at La Leggenda dei Frati

Plated courses on white linen at La Leggenda dei Frati

Tuscan cured meats and crostini on a wooden board at Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

A plated course with herbs at La Leggenda dei Frati

Plated meat on orange sauce with red wine at La Ménagère

Seared tuna slices with sauce at La Ménagère

Dining room with banquettes and wine niches at Osteria Belguardo

Covered terrace with set tables at Osteria Belguardo

Dining room with velvet banquette and wine wall at Osteria Belle Donne

Tuscan red wines with sliced steak at Osteria Belle Donne

Stone-walled dining room at Osteria Cipolla Rossa

Table of pasta, salads, cured meats and wine at Osteria Cipolla Rossa

Beef tartare with red wine at Osteria Cipolla Rossa

Outdoor dehors with set tables at Osteria Pagliazza

Table set with dishes against a stone wall at Osteria Pagliazza

Olive oil poured over carpaccio at Osteria Pastella

Fresh filled pasta at Osteria Pastella

Braised fowl on mashed potatoes with rosemary at Osteria Pratellino

Braised meat on mashed potatoes at Osteria Pratellino

Roasted pumpkin slices with purée at Osteria Pratellino

Fresh black truffles at Osteria Toscanella

Covered terrace with laid tables at Osteria delle Tre Panche

Wood-panelled dining room with a round table at Osteria delle Tre Panche

Tagliolini with shaved truffle at Osteria delle Tre Panche

Dining room with laid tables at Osteria dell'OK

Sliced bistecca alla fiorentina with potatoes at Osteria dell'OK

Ravioli with shaved truffle at Osteria dell'OK

Dining room with wooden tables at Ristorante La Spada

Sliced grilled steak with roast potatoes at Ristorante La Spada

Counter with stools and wine shelves at Zeb

Counter seating and display cases at Zeb

Glass-roofed courtyard restaurant with tropical plants at 25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

Leafy private garden terrace of a ground-floor room at 25hours Hotel Florence

White double room with quilted walls at 25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

Double room with exposed stone wall and arched mirror at Hotel Calimala

Bright room with French windows opening onto a balcony at Hotel Calimala

Decorated historic façade of Hotel Calimala with its burgundy banners

Superior double room with canopy drape and terracotta floor at Hotel Davanzati

Façade of Hotel Davanzati with green shutters and lettered sign

Breakfast room with buffet and painted walls at Hotel Davanzati

Stone façade and arched entrance of Hotel Orto de' Medici

Junior suite with four-poster bed and sitting area at Hotel Orto de' Medici

Lounge with frescoed ceiling, red damask walls and inlaid parquet at Orto de' Medici

Deluxe room with mirrored wall and dining table at Hotel Regency

Red salon with stained-glass window and velvet armchairs at Hotel Regency

Garden courtyard with fountain, tables and parasols at Hotel Regency

Exterior of Hotel Spadai on Via de' Martelli, with the Duomo dome behind

Lounge with green and plum velvet armchairs at Hotel Spadai

View of the Duomo and Giotto's bell tower from the observatory at Hotel Spadai

Double room with a window framing the Duomo at Hotel degli Orafi

Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio tower seen from a room window at Hotel degli Orafi

Breakfast room with crystal chandelier and tall windows at Hotel degli Orafi

Rooftop breakfast terrace facing Palazzo Vecchio at Hotel della Signoria

Deluxe room with sofa and lounge chair at Hotel della Signoria

Entrance of Hotel della Signoria on Via delle Terme

Executive room with coffered ceiling and antique furniture at Il Guelfo Bianco

Indoor garden courtyard with tables among the greenery at Il Guelfo Bianco

Reading room with contemporary art and green banquettes at Il Guelfo Bianco

Where to eat, stay and walk, with practical tips for your visit.

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