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My neighborhood by neighborhood guide to the best luxury and boutique hotels in Florence, and who each one suits.

Florence hotels with real Duomo views, from rooms facing the cathedral to rooftop terraces, plus which rooms to request.

Skip the worst lines in Florence: best hours for the Duomo, Uffizi and David, timed tickets, quiet alternatives and evening openings.

A local's 3-day Florence itinerary for first-timers: the Duomo climb, David, Uffizi, Oltrarno and Piazzale Michelangelo, with booking tips.

Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo: who they were and where to see their best work in Florence today.

Which Florence tours are worth it: Duomo terraces, Vasari Corridor, Uffizi and David, food walks and Chianti, and when to go solo.

The best photo spots in Florence, from Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo to quiet Oltrarno lanes, with the best light and crowd-free times.

Florence rooftop bars ranked by the view: Duomo, Arno and hills. When to arrive for sunset and which terraces need a booking.

Go below Florence: Roman theatre ruins under Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Reparata under the Duomo and the secret passages tours open.

Florence Duomo guide for 2026: the Brunelleschi Pass, booking the dome climb, bell tower works, dress code and the best visit order.

The best things to do in Florence ranked by a local: the Duomo climb, Uffizi, David, Oltrarno, sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo and more.