Florence Travel Stories

Apr 22, 2024 • 7 min read

Here are our top tips for finding your way around in Florence.

Apr 21, 2024 • 7 min read

These budget travel tips can help your euros go further in Florence.

Apr 9, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you want to be in the heart of the city, close to good bars and food, or quieter districts, we share the best neighborhoods to stay in in Florence.

Apr 8, 2024 • 7 min read

Florence is a captivating city, but if you can tear yourself away, there are many great day trips to the wider region and beyond.

Apr 7, 2024 • 5 min read

Plan the perfect time for your trip to Florence with this seasonal guide.

Apr 5, 2024 • 5 min read

Careful advance planning is the key to getting the most out of your visit to the Tuscan capital. Here’s all you need to know before your trip to Florence.

Apr 5, 2024 • 10 min read

From incredible architecture to locally sourced dishes that will blow your mind, here are the top things to experience in Florence.

Mar 6, 2024 • 8 min read

How does anyone decide between Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, and Venice, a city of marble palaces floating on a lagoon? Our writers can help.

Feb 21, 2024 • 4 min read

From the Romanelli family's studio to the contemporary designs of Bottega Pendolare, Florence balances its rich history with vibrant, contemporary design.

Feb 7, 2024 • 7 min read

Seeing all the incredible architecture and museums around Florence works up an appetite. Treat your tastebuds at one of these sensational restaurants.

Oct 31, 2023 • 7 min read

Three days of amazing art, Aperol spritzes and even a wedding proposal in Florence. All for under €500.

Mar 30, 2023 • 8 min read

No sporting event can truly prepare you for the spectacle of calcio storico in Florence. Get into the details with our local expert, Angelo Zinna.

Feb 8, 2022 • 7 min read

The delights of both Rome and Florence are reason enough for a trip to Italy. But if you only have time for one, which should you pick?

Dec 7, 2021 • 6 min read

Florence boasts the kind of Renaissance art collection other cities can only dream of hosting. Here's our guide to its best galleries of Tuscan treasure.

Oct 14, 2021 • 6 min read

Florence may be overflowing with art and beauty, but its secret green spaces are harder to find. Here's how to find the city's best gardens and parks.

Aug 12, 2020 • 6 min read

Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.

Jul 25, 2019 • 5 min read

Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…

Mar 19, 2018 • 4 min read

When Lonely Planet Local Nardia Plumridge first laid eyes on Florence as a teenager, it was love at first sight. Today, the Renaissance capital’s classic…

Nov 7, 2016 • 6 min read

Everyone knows Italy – Rome’s iconic ruins, Tuscany’s vine-clad hills, Venice’s romantic waterways. These have all been on traveller's radars for centuries…

Mar 30, 2016 • 5 min read

If Italy can claim Europe’s most tempting cuisine, Tuscany is both its larder and its inspiration. This sun-drenched, vine-lined region is rich in slices…

Nov 16, 2015 • 6 min read

After spending time in Florence, you’re likely to want to take home more than your memories. This is one of the world’s great shopping destinations, with…

Nov 10, 2015 • 5 min read

Art and architecture in Florence are world-class and timeless. The city hit the jackpot in medieval and Renaissance times when painters, sculptors and…