Italian Florence is a city that you can get to know endlessly. His contribution to the development of human civilization is as great as the magnificent Florentine squares and streets, temples and bridges. On the banks of the Arno River, a stream of colorful speech always rages, and in cafes and restaurants you can meet travelers from the most remote corners of the planet. The opportunity to see Florence in 2 days is a great option to spend this time surrounded by true values from the list of the historical heritage of mankind.
From Duomo to Uffizi
The main attraction of Florence cannot be determined for a simple reason: in the city, each building has its own magnificent history and enduring significance. And yet the Duomo - the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - is beyond competition even on this list. Built in the 13th - 15th centuries, it dominates the city and its dome, designed by Brunelleschi, has been the hallmark of the divine Florence for several hundred years.
Another temple worthy of a visit for a traveler on the Florence program in 2 days is the Basilica of Santa Croce. This is the world's largest Franciscan church, decorated with frescoes by Giotto, was built at the same time as the Duomo, and Francis of Assisi is considered its founder, not without reason. In the church, the stained-glass windows are especially beautiful, penetrating through which, the light significantly expands the space of the already majestic and spacious temple.
Satisfied with medieval architecture, travelers turn their gaze to the Uffizi Gallery, which is listed in the world lists as one of the most significant collections of paintings in the world. The history of the Uffizi collection begins from the Medici house, whose members, in addition to a passion for poisoning and other intrigues, also experienced an extraordinary love for art objects. Thanks to the influential family, contemporaries can admire in Florence in 2 days both Botticelli's "Spring" and Giotto's masterpieces.
Galloping across Europe
For this city, such a pace is not the most suitable, but in order to see the maximum in Florence in 2 days, you will have to adhere to it. Recommended mandatory visits:
- Ponte Vecchio bridge with many jewelry shops.
- Piazza Senoria with the majestic Palazzo Vecchio.
- Bargello is a public building erected in the 12th century and now serves as a site for a sculpture museum.
- The art gallery in Palazzo Pitti, the main masterpieces of which are considered to be the richest collections of works by Raphael and Rubens.
