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Florence Cathedral/ Duomo

The Florence Cathedral or the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower is locally known as the Duomo di Firenze. Construction of the Gothic style building started in 1296 and was completed in 1436. The Duomo is the mother church of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence and among the largest Italian churches. Marble polychrome panels grace the exterior of the church and the 19^th century elegant facade has elements of Gothic Revival style. The dome of the church offers panoramic views of the city. The Piazza del Duomo, center of tourist activity in Florence, comprises the Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile in addition to the Duomo.

Gallery of the Academy of Florence

Gallery of the Academy of Florence, locally known as Galleria dell’ Accademia di Firenze is among the most visited art museums in the country. The gallery has a vast collection of paintings from the 14th to the 17th century by many Florentine artists including Botticelli, Ghiraldino and Michelangelo. The most famous piece here is the original David sculpture by Michelangelo.

Piazza Michelangelo

The Michelangelo Square was built as a terrace with a panoramic view of the River Arno and the city. The cityscape includes the Belvedere Fort, Santa Croce, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio and the hills of Fiesole and Settignano. The square is dedicated to its namesake, Renaissance artist Michelangelo, and has bronze copies of his artworks found all over Florence. The square can be accessed via cars as well as public transport.