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.
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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°
Italy
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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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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
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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