Why visit
Florence is the Renaissance in a walled walking city. Uffizi, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Accademia (David). Plus Tuscan day-trips to Siena and San Gimignano.
Florence at a glance
City population
370k
Metro: 1.5 million
Elevation
50 m
164 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Rome
Airport
FLR
Amerigo Vespucci
Founded
59 BCE (Roman Florentia)
Getting around
Trams (3 lines) + buses; historic center is pedestrian
Signature dish
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, lampredotto
Neighborhoods for travelers
Centro Storico (UNESCO)OltrarnoSanto SpiritoSan Niccolò
Italy at a glance
Country center
42.8°, 12.8°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
301,336 km²
116,346 mi²
Country population
58.9 million
195/km²
Subregion
Southern Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+39
Language
Italian
Demonym
Italian
Internet
.it
UN
Member state
ISO code
IT / ITA
Where in the world
42.8° · 12.8°
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Did you know
- Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, and Botticelli all worked here.
- The Uffizi was originally Medici administrative offices (uffici): hence the name.
- Florentine leather craft is regulated by guilds dating to the 13th century. The Scuola del Cuoio still teaches the apprentice trade.
- Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country (60+).
- Venice is built on over 100 small islands in a lagoon, connected by 400+ bridges.
Bordering Italy
Traveler notes
- Uffizi and Accademia book online
- Climb Brunelleschi's dome for the best cityscape
- Tuscany road trip adds 3–5 days
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Florence
What currency is used in Florence?
Florence uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Italy?
The primary language is Italian.
What is the international calling code for Italy?
The calling code is +39.
What airport serves Florence?
Amerigo Vespucci (IATA: FLR).
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