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Sight San Niccolò, Florence

Piazzale Michelangelo

A sight in San Niccolò, Florence, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Piazzale Michelangelo in San Niccolò, Florence
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Why go

Terrace above the city with views over the Duomo and red rooftops.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Florence, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with All'Antico Vinaio and Uffizi Gallery.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
San Niccolò
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Florence, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    All'Antico Vinaio

    Huge schiacciata sandwiches stuffed with salumi and pecorino.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Uffizi Gallery

    Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and the core of Renaissance painting.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Le Volpi e l'Uva

    Small wine bar by Piazza de' Rossi pouring Tuscan wines by the glass.

    Drinks · 1.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Ponte Vecchio

    Medieval bridge lined with goldsmith shops over the Arno.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Boboli Gardens

    Formal Medici gardens behind Palazzo Pitti with grottoes and city views.

    Outdoors · 1.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Florence Cathedral

    Climb Brunelleschi's dome, 463 steps, for the city's defining view.

    Sight · 1.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Piazzale Michelangelo is a stop on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Florence

Another curated sight in Florence. See the full Florence guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Florence run from 9°C in January to 33°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Piazzale Michelangelo itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Florence from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Florence weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Coordinates
43.76293, 11.26506
Destination
Florence, Italy

Piazzale Michelangelo: quick answers

How much time do you need at Piazzale Michelangelo?

Plan on about an hour at Piazzale Michelangelo. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Piazzale Michelangelo?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Walk up via the Rose Garden; stay for sunset.

Is Piazzale Michelangelo free?

Yes, we list Piazzale Michelangelo as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Piazzale Michelangelo?

Piazzale Michelangelo is at Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy, in San Niccolò. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Piazzale Michelangelo?

Piazzale Michelangelo appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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