6 UNESCO Sites in Florence to Visit
map viewThe historic centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and these six places show why. Brunelleschi's dome crowns the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Piazza della Signoria is an open-air gallery of statues in front of Palazzo Vecchio, the old town hall. Cross the Arno on the Ponte Vecchio, lined with goldsmiths' shops, to reach Palazzo Pitti and its gardens. The Basilica of Santa Croce holds the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo. The cathedral, the square and the bridge are free to see; the palaces and Santa Croce charge from about €10. Visit in April, May or October to avoid the summer heat.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy
Florence’s cathedral, with Brunelleschi’s record brick dome and a facade of white, green and pink marble. Free entry; dome climb with the Brunelleschi Pass.
Ponte Vecchio bridge, Florence, Italy
Florence’s oldest bridge, rebuilt in 1345, lined with goldsmiths’ shops and crossed by the Vasari Corridor.
Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
Historic palace in Florence, Italy, originally built as the city’s seat of government.
Piazza della Signoria, Florence
The main square of Florence with its sculptures is a kind of open-air museum
Palazzo Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy
The Palazzo Pitti is the largest palace in Florence and was historically the residence of the Dukes of Tuscany and later Italian kings.
Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy
The famous basilica in Florence, largest Franciscan church in the world.
UNESCO sites in Florence on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit UNESCO sites in Florence
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit UNESCO sites in Florence
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palazzo Vecchio | €10 | Museum | — | |
| Church of Santa Croce | €11 | Basilica | — | |
| Palazzo Pitti Palace | from €16 | Palace museums | — | |
| Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore | Free | — | Cathedral | |
| Ponte Vecchio bridge | Free | — | Bridge | |
| Piazza della Signoria | Free | — | Square |
Prices checked: 09.2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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