Florence is the capital of Tuscany, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the cradle of modern Western art. This name makes people feel full of artistic sense. Walking in the old city that has not changed for hundreds of years, every corner exudes artistic charm. There are quaint and exquisite churches, famous museums, galleries and countless art treasures.
Must-do things in Florence:
1 Climb to the top of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: After walking up the 800 steps of the spiral narrow corridor in the church, the old city is in full view.
2. Climb Giotto's Bell Tower: The bell tower is next to the church. The best angle to take pictures of the red dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is here. After climbing the dome of the church, I climbed the 400 steps to the bell tower, and I was in good physical condition.
3. Uffizi Gallery: Buy a Chinese version of the guide at the entrance. It is beautifully printed with pictures and texts, which is very helpful for visiting. Do your homework in advance and choose famous collections to see: Paolo Uccello's "Battle of San Romano", Botticelli's masterpieces "Spring" and "The Birth of Venus", Titian's "Venus of Urbino" and "Flora", Raphael's "Canary Madonna" and "Strozzi Portrait", Leonardo da Vinci's "Annunciation" and "Adoration of the Magi", Caravaggio's "Medusa" and "Bacchus", etc. 4. Florence Academy Gallery: Michelangelo's "David" statue, a handsome man who must be seen in person. 5. Medici Chapel: Michelangelo's "Day" and "Night", "Morning" and "Dusk" statues. 6. Watch the sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo. The city of Florence, the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River under the sunset are full of romantic poetry.