Florence's best neighbourhoods
Oltrarno — 'the other side of the Arno'. Less touristy, artisan workshops, the Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, excellent restaurants.
Santa Croce — east of the Duomo. The Basilica (Michelangelo's tomb, Galileo's tomb), the Leather School, local market.
San Lorenzo — the central market district. Mercato Centrale (incredible food hall), San Lorenzo Basilica, budget accommodation area.
Oltrarno/San Niccolò — piazzale Michelangelo for the best Florence panoramic view.
Getting around Florence
Florence's historic centre is entirely walkable — the Duomo to the Uffizi is 5 minutes on foot. Most major attractions are within 20 minutes walk of each other. Trains to Rome (1.5 hrs), Venice (2 hrs), Milan (2 hrs) from Santa Maria Novella station.
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