Best Florence Hidden Gem Attractions

THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Attractions in Florence

Best Florence Hidden Gem Attractions

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  • mashie44
    Belgium154 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The widely-published info on hours of monks charting is incorrect. They chant at 6.30 each day. We arrived at 4.30 (as all online guides we found said this was the time for chanting in winter). At 4.45 asked the man at the door who said it is always 6.30. So we came back a couple of days later and did enjoy it. The church is cold if you sit for long. The floor is lovely (zodiac mosaic). Interesting restoration work currently going on. Well worth the short walk up from Piazzale Michelangelo, and has even better views of the city
    Written 22 February 2024
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  • Dreambig
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK154 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning architectural building full of sculptures, paintings and antiquities of centuries ago from Florence. Quieter than the other museums and cool to sit out of the heat and hustle and bustle of the city. A must visit for sure.
    Written 11 January 2024
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  • organist66
    Braintree, UK84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fra Angelico's works here are sensational! It is quite an experience to climb the former monastery stairs, turn sharp right and be suddenly confronted by his Annunciation scene (so make sure you go up to the first floor!). Definitely worth spending 9 euros to wander this museum after visiting the basilica next door. The setting around the former cloisters is serene and peaceful, without the crowds that jostle you in the Uffizi.
    Written 6 November 2023
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  • George C.
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is easily in my top 3 museums in the last few years in Europe, a must! You will be impressed by the history and all the tools from the collection!
    Written 30 November 2023
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  • Tommo
    Melbourne, Australia50,436 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visitedthe Orsanmichele Church during our walking tour of Florence.

    It was an oratory dedicated to St. Michael. with a vegetable garden surrounding.

    It was built as a market in 1336 and converted to a church in 1380.

    The facade had lovely decorations of statues of their patron saints. which are now preserved in the Museum of Orsanmichele.

    The interior of the church has remained original since it was constructed in the Gothic style.
    Written 23 February 2024
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  • Brian B
    Zwolle, The Netherlands97 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    very special collection of medieval arms , and interior
    very spectactular shown .
    in the wing of a private villa
    easy to reach by tram T1

    very nice little cafe with amazing tarimisu with outsite sitting area
    Written 29 October 2023
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  • Tourist797084
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small but a very charming little museum, included on PassePartout. Not a museum of geology but of art made from semi precious stones. Very impressive, and interesting to watch how they are made.
    Written 20 October 2023
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  • LostInTime
    Pittsburgh, PA11,753 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I went here in the afternoon. It wasn’t crowded. It was about 6 euro to get in. I lucked out in timing and got to see the third floor which isn’t always open. It’s a super cool old building and they have a lot of old furnishings still inside. It must have been really great to be a rich person in Florence back in history. It’s great that this is preserved.
    Written 26 February 2024
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  • Austin V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Leonardo is so nice and helpful! I needed a new pair of shoes very bad as the ones I was wearing were very worn. He not only helped me find a pair perfect to my size and style but also did a quick refurbishment on the pair I was wearing and they looked much better after. Very happy to have come here and can’t recommend enough!
    Written 2 December 2023
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  • 898frank
    Virginia354 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is probably the most beautiful church in Florence with great fresco artwork from Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. The ceiling is breathtaking with the fantastic perspective creating an unprecedented 3D effect. Stand in the middle of the church to experience it.
    Situated outside the most touristic area and quiet. Access is also free.
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • Akshaya S
    Noida, India432 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The church is a lesser know or visited place as we did not find too many people there during out visit. But it is a marvelous renaissance style basilica from inside. Beautiful work done on the dome.
    Written 15 July 2023
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  • brat0029
    North Mankato, MN172 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sadly, horrible things happened to the Jewish population in Florence during WWII and the museum does a very good job of telling the story. It's sad but worth visiting.
    Written 24 February 2024
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  • LostInTime
    Pittsburgh, PA11,753 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I only got to see the outside of the church as it closes at 5 and I got there at like 503. It’s a pretty immense building and the bell tower is very cool. It’s in a big square.
    Written 25 February 2024
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  • tadi t
    Dorcol, Serbia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Villa was absolutely stunning. So much history there... Medici, Vittorio Emanuele... Beautiful garden. We followed timeline on their website and it was accurate. Just the guide didn't speak English, but there are explanations in every room and additional materials we could that thay gave us, so we could follow the visit. Also some audio guide trough QR code. And surprisingly, visit was free.
    Written 13 May 2023
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  • LostInTime
    Pittsburgh, PA11,753 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a very nice old church. There is a crypt ad well. The church has amazing artwork. I’m unsure of it’s age but I’d guess that it’s over 500 years old. It was quite interesting to see.
    Written 25 February 2024
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