🇮🇹 Florence Travel Guide (Part 1) | 2-Day Itinerary in Florence 📍

● Known poetically as "Firenze" in Chinese by Xu Zhimo ● The historic center of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ● Home to many legendary cultural figures: Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli, Donatello, and more 🎨✨ Day 1️⃣ Must-Visit Spots in Order: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore → Mercato Centrale → Accademia Gallery 🏛 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore One of Europe's most famous Catholic cathedrals, took over 100 years to complete. It’s the third-largest church in the world and renowned for its magnificent dome—the largest brick dome ever built, constructed using a unique “herringbone” technique. The interior features stunning frescoes like The Last Judgment. 🎫 Combo Ticket (Valid 3 Days): €15: Baptistery + Museum + Crypt €20: Bell Tower + Baptistery + Museum + Crypt €30: Recommended! ⭐ Dome + Bell Tower + Baptistery + Museum + Crypt 🔴 Dome access requires advance booking: tickets.duomo.firenze.it ⏰ Opening Hours: Cathedral: Mon–Sat, 10:15 AM–3:45 PM; closed Sun Baptistery: 8:30 AM–7:30 PM; closes 1:30 PM on 1st Sun of month Museum: 8:30 AM–7:00 PM; closed 1st Tue of month Bell Tower: 8:15 AM–6:45 PM Dome: Mon–Fri 8:15 AM–6:45 PM; Sat 8:15 AM–4:30 PM; Sun & holidays 12:45 PM–4:30 PM ⏳ Suggested Duration: 1–2.5 hrs 🍖 Mercato Centrale The second floor is a food hall where you can try Florence’s famous lampredotto (tripe sandwich) 🥪 🖼 Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) Home to Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture David 🗿 ⚠️ Book tickets in advance—long waits in peak season! 🎫 Ticket: €12 + €4 booking fee ⏰ Open Tue–Sun, 8:15 AM–6:50 PM; closed Mon ⏳ Suggested Duration: 2 hrs 🚶 From the Cathedral to Accademia Gallery: 7 mins walk (500 m) #EuropeTravel #ItalyTravel #Florence #VisitFlorence #FlorenceItaly #Duomo #FlorenceDome 🏛️🇮🇹✈️