Florence

Florence

Set by the Arno and Tuscan hills, this Renaissance city offers iconic art, quieter spots, and great trattorie. Timed Uffizi entry avoids long queues.

Florence, set on the Arno and framed by Tuscan hills, remains one of the defining cities of the Renaissance. The presence of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Giotto, Dante and the Medici still feels immediate in its churches, palaces and galleries, yet the city also rewards those who move a little beyond the obvious. Our Kirker Guide Notes are designed to help you do exactly that, with suggestions for quieter corners, smaller collections and some particularly good trattorie. All holidays include a guaranteed timed entrance to the Uffizi, allowing you to avoid the long queues.