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Sure, you can stick to just exploring central Florence, but you'd be missing out! To get a good feel for the city (and avoid FOMO), get yourself to Sesto Fiorentino — a suburb located 8 kilometres to the north. The arrive there, the nearest airport is Galileo Galilei Airport. Once you've stretched your legs, collected your bags and adjusted to your new surroundings, you'll need to go 70 kilometres to the east.
A lot of this city's top attractions are scattered near Sesto Fiorentino, and Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower are two of the very best. The have-to-see sights of Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are also at your fingertips. For a better perspective of this vibrant city as a whole, spend some time in the nearby neighbourhoods of Colonnata and Castello.
There are countless reasons why so many people make a beeline for the city centre. Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens are two of the best of them. Piazzale Michelangelo and the Bargello should also be part of any visit downtown.
Visit a few cultural places to understand the real essence of the region. The Giardino dell'ArteCultura and Fiesole Archaeological Site are not to be missed.
Sometimes it's the most talked about exhibits that impress the most. Other times it's an underrated treasure that's been hidden away in a dusty corner. Keep an eye out for both at the Bandini Museum, the Fondazione Primo Conti, Pieve Di Sant'Andrea and Museo Richard-Ginori della Manifattura di Doccia.
Whether you're hoping to relax with a good novel in hand or hang out with some friends, the nearby green spaces are delightful places to be. Choose from either Cascine Park, Villa Fabbricotti, Focognano Oasis and Parco del Neto.
The best way to relive your holiday is by going home with a memento or two. See what you can get at I Gigli Shopping Center and Conte of Florence Factory Outlet.
Go for a hands-on history lesson at Villa Medici, the Villa Le Balze, Teatro Romano and Fortezza da Basso. Reading about them in a textbook just doesn't compare!
Discover the region's spiritual aspects at San Francesco Monastery, Cathedral of Fiesole, Convent of San Domenico and Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity. These attractions are worth visiting whether you're a religious person or not.
Whether you want a simple room or one with the full range of extras, Sesto Fiorentino has you sorted. For a great night's sleep that won't burn a hole through your wallet, book in at the Leone Blu (Piazza Carlo Goldoni, 2) or the Palazzo Vecchietti (Via Degli Strozzi 4). Alternatively, let the friendly staff at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze or The St. Regis Florence take care of you. After all, what are getaways for if not splashing cash?
Reviewed on 1 May 2024
Reviewed on 1 May 2024
Reviewed on 2 May 2024
Rich with history, Pieve Di Sant'Andrea is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Sesto Fiorentino. Visit the area's churches or amble around its riverfront.
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