Visit Florence: 5 Things You Will Love & Hate About Visiting Florence, Italy - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Jean
Florence is probably one of my favorite cities in Europe. Not only because of everything it has to offer, but also because of th amount of beautiful places in Tuscany you can easily visit from Florence. Also, I was always facinated by the italian renaissance.
The tourist places that usually have big lines are: Duomo, Galleria degli Uffizzi and Galleria dell'accademia.
But many other places like: Basilica di Santa Maria Novella and Palazzo dei medici might not have those terrible lines.
One additional point is, there are three ways of skiping lines:
1. Going there early in the morning (my least favorite)
2. Booking your ticket online (recommended)
3. Paying for a guided tour inside the museums. Il will be significantly more expensive, but this will give you not only the chance of skipping the line, but also to know and learn about everything you are watching. You are allowed to stay inside as long as you want after the guided tour finishes.
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Florence is probably one of my favorite cities in Europe. Not only because of everything it has to offer, but also because of th amount of beautiful places in Tuscany you can easily visit from Florence. Also, I was always facinated by the italian renaissance.
The tourist places that usually have big lines are: Duomo, Galleria degli Uffizzi and Galleria dell'accademia.
But many other places like: Basilica di Santa Maria Novella and Palazzo dei medici might not have those terrible lines.
One additional point is, there are three ways of skiping lines:
1. Going there early in the morning (my least favorite)
2. Booking your ticket online (recommended)
3. Paying for a guided tour inside the museums. Il will be significantly more expensive, but this will give you not only the chance of skipping the line, but also to know and learn about everything you are watching. You are allowed to stay inside as long as you want after the guided tour finishes.
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Spunkymunky
I was just in Florence. The big problem for me as an American was that there was absolutely no public space to sit down. without incurring a 5 euro table fee. This is a general problem in Italy but absolutely worst in Florence. Then too, the amount of fake goods produced by shysters was beyond incredible. I know you, Wolter, don't make it a practice to buy stuff. But really it was a world of fake leather and tchochkes. So, if you go to Florence, just ignore and enjoy the city. Finally, there are crazy amounts of people in the museums. I'm an academic who spends a lot of time behind the scenes in museums. The amount of people obstructing views as they take selfies, or simply take pictures of signs, plaques or artwork is annoying. That said, it's a cute city--I'm just pointing out the annoyances.
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I was just in Florence. The big problem for me as an American was that there was absolutely no public space to sit down. without incurring a 5 euro table fee. This is a general problem in Italy but absolutely worst in Florence. Then too, the amount of fake goods produced by shysters was beyond incredible. I know you, Wolter, don't make it a practice to buy stuff. But really it was a world of fake leather and tchochkes. So, if you go to Florence, just ignore and enjoy the city. Finally, there are crazy amounts of people in the museums. I'm an academic who spends a lot of time behind the scenes in museums. The amount of people obstructing views as they take selfies, or simply take pictures of signs, plaques or artwork is annoying. That said, it's a cute city--I'm just pointing out the annoyances.
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Frank
I just got back yesterday and while I agree with your list, i must add some to your hates list, as we've witnessed in your video, Florence has a serious problem with beggars and people trying to sell you things, the sellers will back off if you tell them no but the beggars will not. I can safely say that there were no lines for attractions when i went, due to the time of year but trust me its warmer than here in the UK so i would recommend going this season. Second of all Florence is difficult to navigate at night and also expensive, however it is visually STUNNING and full of history. Love your videos mate. Take care.
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I just got back yesterday and while I agree with your list, i must add some to your hates list, as we've witnessed in your video, Florence has a serious problem with beggars and people trying to sell you things, the sellers will back off if you tell them no but the beggars will not. I can safely say that there were no lines for attractions when i went, due to the time of year but trust me its warmer than here in the UK so i would recommend going this season. Second of all Florence is difficult to navigate at night and also expensive, however it is visually STUNNING and full of history. Love your videos mate. Take care.
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Peter
This is the most overrated over hyped city in Italy in Tuscany and in Europe do not go here if the big 3 and only reasons why you should ever step foot into Florence don't apply to you don't go here are the big 3 and only reasons why you should go
1. If you are into Renassiance art or art of any kind
2. If you are into Michaelangeos works
3. If you are religious
If those reasons don't apply to you than don't go to Florence it will bore you go to Pisa instead it is essentially underrated considering its history and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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This is the most overrated over hyped city in Italy in Tuscany and in Europe do not go here if the big 3 and only reasons why you should ever step foot into Florence don't apply to you don't go here are the big 3 and only reasons why you should go
1. If you are into Renassiance art or art of any kind
2. If you are into Michaelangeos works
3. If you are religious
If those reasons don't apply to you than don't go to Florence it will bore you go to Pisa instead it is essentially underrated considering its history and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Timothy
Thanks. As always very informative. Nov. 1 thru Dec 15 2020 we will be in Florence. We have already put a deposit on an apartment and will be buying tour tickets and museum admissions next year. 2018, we spent 6 weeks in Barcelona. 2016, 3 months in Budapest. Yes, we have dealt first hand with pick pockets and local con's I have finally convinced the younger of my two sons to see Europe. He will greatly benefit from your advice and shared experience. Thank You
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Thanks. As always very informative. Nov. 1 thru Dec 15 2020 we will be in Florence. We have already put a deposit on an apartment and will be buying tour tickets and museum admissions next year. 2018, we spent 6 weeks in Barcelona. 2016, 3 months in Budapest. Yes, we have dealt first hand with pick pockets and local con's I have finally convinced the younger of my two sons to see Europe. He will greatly benefit from your advice and shared experience. Thank You
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Clement
Besides uffizi and accademia, which sights in firenze are worth purchasing reservations, how many months in advance, or which ones can one wait a short line upon arrival, and which ones are not worth seeing? I gather there is much art, but overload can set in. Pitti palazzo, medici cappella, galileo museum, bargello, ?
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Besides uffizi and accademia, which sights in firenze are worth purchasing reservations, how many months in advance, or which ones can one wait a short line upon arrival, and which ones are not worth seeing? I gather there is much art, but overload can set in. Pitti palazzo, medici cappella, galileo museum, bargello, ?
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FamilyManDave
I just visited Florence with my family. After coming from Lucca, (which is beautiful and quiet, Florence was OVERRUN with tourists, hordes and hordes. That being said, the Uffizi and climbing to the top of the Duomo was well worth it. Yes, there were beggars, but the police seemed to shoo them away.
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I just visited Florence with my family. After coming from Lucca, (which is beautiful and quiet, Florence was OVERRUN with tourists, hordes and hordes. That being said, the Uffizi and climbing to the top of the Duomo was well worth it. Yes, there were beggars, but the police seemed to shoo them away.
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Stephane
Love your videos!
Love Florence!
I was there in October 2018, the line up for the Duomo can be quite long, it is better to take a walk to Piazzale Michelangiolo and see Florence in all its splendor from there.
Also something not to be missed are the Basilica of Santa Croce and Dante Museum.
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Love your videos!
Love Florence!
I was there in October 2018, the line up for the Duomo can be quite long, it is better to take a walk to Piazzale Michelangiolo and see Florence in all its splendor from there.
Also something not to be missed are the Basilica of Santa Croce and Dante Museum.
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Vivace
While the point about the beggars is true, the rest of this video is only helpful if you want a lazy American's point of view. If you want truly helpful info stick to Frommer's or Rick Steves. P. S. No tourist should EVER carry a wallet in their pocket in Florence#
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While the point about the beggars is true, the rest of this video is only helpful if you want a lazy American's point of view. If you want truly helpful info stick to Frommer's or Rick Steves. P. S. No tourist should EVER carry a wallet in their pocket in Florence#
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Neha
One thing i found not so good about florence is public transport and you have to buy ticket in advance because ticket machines are not everywere.
If you buy the ticket in bus you have to pay 2 euro single trip whereas orignal price is 1. 20 euro
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One thing i found not so good about florence is public transport and you have to buy ticket in advance because ticket machines are not everywere.
If you buy the ticket in bus you have to pay 2 euro single trip whereas orignal price is 1. 20 euro
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