Location: San Lorenzo
Top Things to do in San Lorenzo
Things to do in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
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1. Mercato Centrale
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4.5 based on 15,896 reviews
Open-air market that has a cast-iron structure dating back to 1874, which offers a variety of food shops catering to local residents and restaurants.
Reviewed By ZahidMalti - London, United Kingdom
Amazing space with a vibrant market in the ground floor with a wonderful range foods and a foodie heaven on the first floor with a fabulous range of cafes, restaurants and bars. Definitely worth visiting for the market treats and the fantastic food outlets.
2. Cappelle Medicee
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4.5 based on 2,031 reviews
Opulently decorated in marble, gold and jewels, these chapels are a celebration of one of Italy's most famous and powerful families - the Medicis.
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, United States
The Medici chapels are more than just religious places of prayer; they have been a state museum since 1869. The chapel consists of the Sacrestia Nuova (New Sacristy), Cappella dei Principi (Chapel of the Princes), La Cripta (The Crypt) and the Treasure of the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The main attraction is of course the New Sacristy, commissioned by Pope Leo X as the resting place for his brother Giuliano (Duke of Nemours) and his nephew Lorenzo (Duke of Urbino). Then in 1555 the remains of Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano were interned here. This sacristy has on the tomb of Lorenzo, Dusk and Dawn, on the tomb of Giuliano, Day and Night. The tomb of Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano has Madonna and Child. In the Chapel of the Princes, the grand sarcophagi are empty and serve as cenotaphs; the remains are interred in the crypt. In the niches are 2 statues, Cosimo II and Ferdinando I both created by Tacca.
3. Campanile di Giotto
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4.5 based on 8,493 reviews
Reviewed By Travelmad237
As part of our Duomo climb ticket (Cupola) we also had access to the other sites on the complex. After scaling the hot & dizzy heights of the duomo in July standing at 92m high we noticed the campanile adjacent to the dome & couldn’t resist climbing there too to enjoy the magnificent views from there. The climb inside the campanile offers more respite moments to catch your breath on much more open staircases climbing to a similar height of 82m & equally magnificent views all around including the wonderful Duomo. So if you’re unsure of tackling the challenge of climbing in more confined & upright spaces in the duomo then consider the campanile climb instead. You will not miss out on the glory of the views over Florence in a slightly less intense environment.
4. Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Ricci
5. Via Faenza
6. Basilica di San Lorenzo
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4.0 based on 1,035 reviews
Dating back to before 400 AD, this church is the oldest existing religious structure in the city.
Reviewed By gloriaskw - Berlin, Germany
San Lorenzo can be easily overlooked since it is not as popular as the other churches around Florence. Its facade was never completed but the interior of the church is truly beautiful. The features and style of the renaissance architecture are really accentuated and the library is just stunning. A single ticket costs 7 euros and if you want to visit the library you have to pay a few extra bucks. There was almost no queue which was hard to believe after having to queue everywhere else in Florence.
7. Crypt of Santa Reparata
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4.0 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Ian86Essex - Colchester, United Kingdom
There is a lot to take in within the crypt as there are several layers of history that have been unearthed below. There is a fantastic example of mosaic flooring some of which is fantastically intricate and almost all geometrically layers out. You realise that there used to be a large church on the site of current basilica but it is dwarfed by the current and would have fit in its entirety easily within the walls of the current basilica. Well worth a visit especially if you like history.
8. Arciconfraternita Della Misericordia
9. Via dell'Ariento
10. Via Cavour Firenze
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