Florence-Peretola Airport (FLR / Amerigo Vespucci) The city airport is only 5 km northwest of the center — one of the closest airports to a city in Europe. Small, manageable, but with limited connections. Direct flights from German-speaking countries are rare — most connections go through hubs (Muni

On Foot — the Only True Way Florence is a city for pedestrians. The historic center is compact — from the cathedral to the Ponte Vecchio is 10 minutes, from the Uffizi to the Palazzo Pitti 15 minutes, from San Lorenzo to Piazzale Michelangelo 25 minutes. Most attractions are within a radius of 1.5 k

EU Citizens As an EU citizen, you need no visa. Italy is a Schengen member — you only need a valid ID card or passport. No border controls when entering from other Schengen states. Swiss Citizens Same rules as EU citizens (Schengen Agreement). Passport or ID is sufficient. Tourist Tax Florence cha

Florence is a very safe city — safer than most major European cities. Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare. The main risks: Pickpocketing As in any tourist city, pickpocketing is an issue, especially in these places: Piazza del Duomo: In the crowd in front of the cathedral. Ponte Vecch

Always Book Online in Advance For the Uffizi and the Galleria dell'Accademia (David), online reservation is absolutely essential in the high season (March–October). Without a reservation: 1–4 hours wait time. With a reservation: direct entry. Official booking: uffizi.it (+ 4€ reservation fee). Book

What to Pack? Comfortable, sturdy shoes: THE most important. Florentine sidewalks are made of Pietra Serena (sandstone) and cobblestones — smooth, uneven, unforgiving for thin soles. Heels: forget it. Light layers: Cool in the morning (especially in the shade of the alleys), hot at midday, pleasant

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Travel Guide Florence

Your Complete Travel Guide to Florence

Region:Tuscany, Italy

Language:Italian

Currency:Euro (€)

Best Travel Time:Apr–May / Sep–Oct

Flight Duration:1.5–2 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (EU/Schengen)

Last updated: 20 March 2026 · 12 Chapters · 38 Sections

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Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Florence

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Time to Visit & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Duomo & Center

4 Sections

Chapter 5

Oltrarno & Palazzo Pitti

3 Sections

Chapter 6

Santa Croce & San Lorenzo

4 Sections

Chapter 7

Fiesole, Chianti & Siena

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Understanding· 3 Chapters

Chapter 8

History & Renaissance

3 Sections

Chapter 9

Culture & Lifestyle

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Chapter 10

Food & Drink

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Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 11

Arrival & Transport

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Oltrarno & Palazzo Pitti

The authentic Florence beyond the Arno: artisan workshops, hidden trattorias, the magnificent Palazzo Pitti with the Boboli Gardens, Piazza Santo Spirito, and the legendary panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo.

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Santa Croce & San Lorenzo

The Pantheon of Florence with the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo, the David in the Accademia, the Medici Chapels with Michelangelo's allegories, and the city's most vibrant markets — Mercato Centrale and Sant'Ambrogio.

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Fiesole, Chianti & Siena

The surroundings of Florence offer the best of Tuscany: the Etruscan hill town of Fiesole with a Roman amphitheater, the vineyards of Chianti Classico, the Gothic Siena with the Palio, and the tower town of San Gimignano.

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Einwohner: 360.930(2023)
Fläche: 102 km²
Amtssprache: Italienisch
Zeitzone: UTC+1

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Berechnet aus 10 Jahren · Open-Meteo

Beste Reisezeit: Jun — basierend auf Tagestemperaturen 20–30 °C und trockenen Monaten (aus den 10-Jahres-Mittelwerten unten abgeleitet).

Monat	Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez
Ø °C	6	8	10	13	17	23	26	26	21	16	11	7
Tag (max)	11°	13°	16°	19°	23°	29°	32°	32°	27°	22°	15°	12°
Nacht (min)	3°	4°	5°	8°	12°	17°	19°	19°	16°	12°	7°	4°
Regen mm	79	98	93	80	105	54	31	50	114	107	140	110