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Centro Storico, Florence Overview

The Centro Storico is the historic center of Florence. It consists of significant cultural symbols like the Duomo with its Renaissance-style red dome, the Uffizi and Bargello galleries, their Renaissance-era art pieces, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Santa Maria del Fiore.

Apart from visiting popular sites steeped in history, you can shop at some high-end or economic stores, eat at fancy restaurants or go dancing in clubs and bars to enjoy the nightlife of Florence!UNESCO declared this quarter a World Heritage Site in 1982. This quarter has been a part of hundreds of years of extraordinary artistry and fantastic culture. The churches and monuments here are beautiful architectural masterpieces designed by great architects. The paintings, sculptures and artefacts that these buildings are home to are equally exquisite. Maybe you don’t appreciate or are not interested in history and art all that much; this centre still offers excellent places to shop, eat and enjoy the nightlife. Having a cappuccino is something that you must do in Florence, and you can have one here. Even your stay experience will match the high quality of all the events and attractions here.

Centro Storico Highlights

1. The Duomo, Florence

The Duomo, Florence
Dome designed during Renaissance by Filippo Brunelleschi
Timings : 10:00 - 17:00 (Monday - Wednesday & Friday), 10:00 - 16:00 (Thursday), 10:00 - 16:45 (Saturday), 13:30 - 1 (Read More)6:45 (Sunday)
Entry Fee : Free

2. The Ufizzi Gallery, Florence

The Ufizzi Gallery, Florence
The museum of the Renaissance period holds great works of art from that time.
Timings : Tuesday - Sunday: 8:15 AM - 6:50 PM
Entry Fee : Adult - EUR 8,
(Read More)/> Reduced - EUR 4,
Including temporary exhibition:
Adult - EUR 12.50,
Child - EUR 6.25

3. Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Ponte Vecchio, Florence
This is a bridge forming a connection between Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti. This bridge dates back to the 12th century.
Timings : Anytime
Entry Fee : (Read More)Free

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