Florence holds Michelangelo's David, the Uffizi, Brunelleschi's dome and a medieval center you can cross on foot in twenty minutes. Spring and fall are ideal; summer is hot and crowded, so book major sights ahead.
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Best: April, May, June, September, October, November
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How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 9h from the US East Coast, 2.5h from Europe, 10h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Book Uffizi, Accademia and Duomo climb tickets online days or weeks ahead; walk-up lines are long.
- Most museums close on Mondays, so plan market and walking days then.
- Restaurants add a cover charge (coperto); tipping beyond that is optional.
Plan a trip to Florence
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