Things to do in Florence

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Discover the art collections that trace history from the 13th century

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Behold the Renaissance splendor of Florence's iconic red dome

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Stand before Michelangelo’s towering "David" in Florence's revered gallery

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Discover Renaissance treasures and lush gardens in the Medici's grand residence

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Standing tall next to the beautiful Florence Duomo is Giotto's Bell Tower. At 85 meters high, climbing to the top will reward visitors with the best views of Florence, as well as Brunelleschi's famous dome.

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The Zoo of Pistoia is an Italian zoological garden located in Pistoia, Tuscany. A top family attraction since the 1970s it's one of the first Italian zoos to open to the public and one of the main zoological facilities in Italy. The Zoo of Pistoia is home to roughly 550 animals including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and invertebrates. Learn about the plight of endangered species from around the world on an animal-tastic day out from the ordinary.

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Originally conceived in the 16th century, the Boboli Gardens are now home to a remarkable 3,000-year old Egyptian obelisk, design features by leading architects such as Ammanati and Vasari, and eye-catching statues, grottoes, and fountains from the likes of Giambologna.

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Learn about local history and visit famous landmarks

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Explore this historic building, offering incredible views of the city from its tower

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Palazzo Strozzi is one of Florence’s great Renaissance residences. Powerful banker Filippo Strozzi the Elder commissioned the palace in the late 1400s, ordering the demolition of a large number of pre-existing buildings in the process. The Palazzo Strozzi we see today is a free-standing and beautifully proportioned structure that trumps the Medici Palace of Strozzi’s business and political rivals, the Medici family. The Strozzi family eventually relinquished the property during the fascist period, and the City of Florence has been managing it since 1999. Visitors now come to see some of the most exciting exhibitions held in Italy each year.