Location: San Giovanni
Top Things to do in San Giovanni
Things to do in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Specialty Museums
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. Museo del Vino Firenze
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enter into a timeless place and live a unique experience in the middle of the city. Immersed in a Private Collection of wine tools and unique pieces from Romans and Etruscan era, lent to us from the National Museum you can partecipate to wine classes, do wine tasting on your own, reserve your private tasting and taste authentic tuscan and etruscan recipes in an intimate and exclusive setting
2. Mus.e Firenze
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5.0 based on 169 reviews
The Museo dei Ragazzi is located inside Palazzo Vecchio, one of its best known iconic monuments and the most important civic museum of Florence as well. Today, in the fastous halls of Cosimo’s Court are located also the activities of the Museo dei Ragazzi: there are two small theatres, one called the Stanza delle Storie di Bia e Garcia for younger visitors (from 3 to 7), and the other, known as the Civiltà del Rinascimento a Firenze for older children; the Museum also offers a large multimedia zone, a workshop for painting activities and an area devoted to games for exploring perspective.
Reviewed By LucyGoes
I really liked this place - full of history and memories of Medici family. Wonderful architecture and art can be seen here, gorgous place! Amazing paintings, sculptures and oveall the big hall of incredible heigth and space. I could almost breathe the history here.
3. Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
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4.5 based on 650 reviews
This ancient palazzo is layered with history, starting from the Middle Ages. It gives a fascinating and valuable look into a typical wealthy home of the Medieval to Renaissance era, complete with frescoes and period furniture.
Reviewed By nicolass208 - Milan, Italy
the structure of the palace and its content, the whole thing gives you a very clear idea of how people were living at the time. and nice pieces of art ,well displayed .nice video on the ground floor .lovely visit
4. Museo di Palazzo Vecchio
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4.5 based on 1,462 reviews
Palazzo della Signoria, better known as Palazzo Vecchio, has been the symbol of the civic power of Florence for over seven centuries. Among the works of art safeguarded in the museum: the Cortile di Michelozzo; Michelangelo’s celebrated Victory in the Salone dei Cinquecento; Donatello’s Judith in the Sala dei Gigli; the private rooms of the Medici court and among these the marvellous Cappella di Eleonora, the chapel with paintings by Agnolo Bronzino.
Reviewed By tourswithmari - Rustavi, Georgia
The Palace where Medici Dinasty started rule beutiful and important city of Medieval Tuscany. I was shoked to feel athmoaphere in every hall of palace, to see magnificant ceilings painted by absolutely incredible frescoes and touch the moments from past... I recommend everyone to reach the tower of Palazzo Vecchio, wich gives you opportunity to see great panorama of city, Piazza di Segnioria and very many historical places... After month I am still under impressions. I felt in love with Firenze from the first sight ????
5. Museo Fondazione Franco Zeffirelli Onlus
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Through the use of the Museum, Archive, and Library, the Franco Zeffirelli International Centre of Performing Arts, located in historic San Firenze complex, offers exhibition and educational activities, promoting culture associated with the art of show business and educating students in the disciplines of theatre, opera and cinema, in Florence, Italy, a cradle of culture for centuries. The Centre vaunts a hall for concerts and film projects, classrooms and workshop spaces. The Archive includes Zeffirelli's personal library, a collection of 10,000 volumes made available to the public, along with a museum housing over 250 works by Maestro Zeffirelli, including sketches, pictures, and documents relating to the Franco Zeffirelli activities linked to the Italian and foreign entertainment world.
Reviewed By Storyteller421544 - New York City, United States
We spent a wonderful morning in this little gem of a museum. Whether you are already a fan of the extraordinary Zeffirelli or his work is new to you, you really should make time to visit. Anyone who has an interest in Opera, theatre, film or design will surely discover many treasures here. Each room holds fascinating stories, designs from extraordinary productions and wonderful images of beloved artists who he collaborated with. All together, these evoke memories of a time long gone that still hold a special place in our collective hearts. It also tells the story of a young artist growing into the Maestro he became. It is wonderful. The museum has a delicious little restaurant. Don't expect the usual cafeteria fare. The food is very fresh, expertly prepared and is surprisingly affordable given the high quality . There is also a sweet garden/piazza to have tea or to eat in. They hold up to 180 people there for catered events. There is also a charming theatre where they often have visiting exhibits. A school for stage/film design students and an extensive library filled to the brim with beautiful and rare books the Maestro collected over the decades for his use when researching various projects completes this charming and important center. We are so glad we stumbled upon the Museo Fondazione Franco Zeffirelli Onlus. It really should be considered a must see for anyone coming to Florence. Wonderful!!!
6. Museo Salvatore Ferragamo
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4.0 based on 345 reviews
This museum is like heaven to shoe buffs since it houses a collection of more than 10,000 shoes dating from the 1920s.
Reviewed By maryhI2333ZJ - Montreal, Canada
A beautiful museum with an impressive amount of history on the Italian who came to America, like Ferragamo, and brought their talents and creative flair to many industries. There is a lot of footage on cinema, since Ferragamo worked at one point as shoemaker to the stars. Of course his fashion and designs alone are worth a visit to this museum, but you will get much, much more!
7. Loggia del Bigallo - Museo del Bigallo
8. Auditorium of Santo Stefano al Ponte - Cattedrale dell’Immagine
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
In the heart of Florence, the deconsecrated Santo Stefano al Ponte church is one of the unknown masterpieces of the Florentine architectural heritage. After staying closed for years, the intervention of Crossmedia Group in 2015 brought new life to the building under the new name of Cattedrale dell’Immagine, turning it into a space where art, culture and tradition come to life as never before.
9. Gucci Garden
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4.0 based on 615 reviews
Reviewed By patticha511 - Washington DC, United States
We came later in the day because they are open after sunset, and my friends and I had a great time! Everything was so aesthetically pleasing from the walls and displays. The downstairs was the shop and the upstairs was the museum part. I would say you can spend an hour (more or less) here! It's a great place to browse/buy unique Gucci pieces and take photos. The employees were all very nice as well.
