Florence Walking Tour: Discover Masterpieces & Hidden Gems with Audio Commentary

In 1859, the Bargello Museum moved into this 13th-century palace.

Formerly a convent, this building on San Firenze Square now houses the seat of the court.

Here you are in front of the largest Franciscan church in the world!

A true vestige of the 14th century, the San Niccolo Gate was an entrance to the city in the Middle Ages.

The best view of Florence is on the Michelangelo esplanade overlooking the south of the city!

The Jardin des Roses is a panoramic garden that connects the Oltrarno district to the Michelangelo Esplanade.

You pass here under the San Miniato Gate, which dates from the 14th century.

Located on the left bank of the Arno, the Oltrarno district is quieter and less touristy than the districts on the right bank.

This imposing palace was built in 1458 by Brunelleschi, the brilliant architect who designed the dome of Florence Cathedral.

Filippo Brunelleschi, does that ring a bell? Yes, it is still due to him, as is the case for many buildings of the city, notably the Pitti Palace or the dome of the cathedral.

The Ponte Vecchio is the oldest stone bridge in Europe and is the only one of its kind.

Here you are at the entrance of the Uffizi Gallery, another testimony to the great power of the ruling family.

A symbol of the city, the Vecchio Palace housed the seat of government of Florence after its construction.

Although it represents a wild boar, this fountain is called the Porcellino Fountain, or piglet in French.