I am going to Florence for a day. What should I do in that one day? I want an action-packed day and want to really see and experience the city
2006-10-19 11:25:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Florence
Duomo-Baptistery-Palazzo Vecchio-Ponte Vecchio-Santa Croce-Piazzale Michelangelo-Bellosguardo.
This journey you can do it walking..all day, and watch the best of Florence free.
I dont remember if Santa Croce give you a ticket.
enjoy it!
2006-10-19 12:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Gabrio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the other respondents mentioned the statue of David (MichelAngelo) - there are several versions in Florence, the original is in The Accademia.
You do not need to queue for The Uffizi Gallery - you can pre-book a timed slot.
Assuming you like art, both of the above are highly recommended.
I agree with a previous poster that walking across the Ponte Vecchio is good. Walking almost anywhere in Florence is a pleasure but that is one of the best. Note the Vasari Corridor that runs in parallel, from The Uffizi to The Pitti Palace.
Above all else - EAT! Delicious food is available within every price range. From humble (but delectable) pizza to whatever you can imagine.
Shopping opportunities abound too. You like Gucci? (You have large budget???) or you like (flea) markets, hunting for a bargain? All can be had in florence.
One day is obviously not enough. Take this as an experimental visit, expect to come back and don't try to do too much and spoil it by exhausting yourself and trying to do too much.
HAVE FUN - even if it means drinking espresso in a coffee bar and meeting some locals. The coffee will be good and who knows.....!
2006-10-19 21:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by fidget 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rome wasn`t built in a day & Florence is no exception to the rule either of these places are built so people appreciate the sheer beauty of the outstanding work, for you to spend just one day is going to be difficult to really enjoy the sights so, for a whistle stop tour book an early coach, see what they offer then, no doubt you will be wanting refreshment?then some nightlife well dream on you just cannot do all in ONE DAY so book a week & give your body a break as well!Whatever Enjoy.
2006-10-21 05:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on our trip in march we had one day for florence. we went to the duomo and climbed all those stairs to the top, explored the boboli gardens, walked through the piazzas and took in the art and statues outside for free, and went through some of the open-air markets to find some goodies. we also had our meals, lunch was pizza so we could keep walking, gelato, and strolled around the city in the evening and walked on the ponte vecchio. looking back, i wish we had spent more time, but the day was well spent. depending on the time of year you go, you shouldnt have too many lines. i think we maybe waited 15 minutes, if even that, for the duomo. we managed to do all of this in the afternoon since we got horribly lost in the outer edges of the city while driving. :) so you will see plenty! just get a good map, and mark where you want to go, and move in a path instead of bouncing around the city and you will cover it all! enjoy!
2006-10-21 10:15:50 · answer #4 · answered by nickisbox 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Florence is a very popular tourist destination. All the attractions have really long queues. You can't DO Florence in one day. Stick to the streets and bridges.
2006-10-19 18:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an unforgettable day in Florence, fall into conversation with a perfect stranger, and have lunch together. If you do just that and nothing else, you will enjoy yourself and have memories to last you a lifetime. Florence is all about relaxing and enjoying yourself with someone else. - Chris.
2006-10-21 23:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to see a city on a " flying visit " is to go on the biggest organised sight-seeing-tour ,They are expensive but at least you get an overall view of a place .When you go back sometime you can than pick the things that will interest you ,
have a good time !
2006-10-21 13:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Il Duomo (morning) plus the Uffizi gallery (afternoon). Pre-book your Uffizi tickets online to avoid the queues (see link). They are about 200 yards from each other, and you can sit in the Piazza dei Signorei for lunch and people watching.
A fantastic city. Buon viaggare!
2006-10-21 06:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by hallam_blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Florence is a good place to visit. Try and see the place and take photos. buy leather bags shoes and jackets.
2006-10-21 19:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by shiningstar2808 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONE day in Firenze...oh my...well, you don't want to spend your day in lines, so best to just walk the streets, the bridges, eat gelato, and take in the vibe of the city. Definitely go to the piazzas and if possilbe to the Academia to see DAVID at day's end when the crowds will have dissapated.
2006-10-19 18:55:54 · answer #10 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋