Things to do in Florence & Tuscany

In Florence, the Uffizi Gallery holds works by Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo and Raphael, the Accademia Gallery houses Michelangelo's original David, and 463 steps climb between the two shells of Brunelleschi's dome. Cross the Ponte Vecchio, lined with goldsmiths' workshops, and watch the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Beyond Florence, climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, see Siena's cathedral complex and San Gimignano's skyline of medieval towers, walk the coastal Sentiero Azzurro between the five villages of the Cinque Terre, and taste fresh egg pasta and gelato on a Bologna food walk through the Quadrilatero market.

Good to knowThe Duomo dome climb is by reservation only, with no lift, and is not advised with heart conditions, vertigo or claustrophobia; Leaning Tower tickets are timed and limited, so buy online in advance. The Uffizi and Accademia close one day a week, and the Vasari Corridor needs a separate booking. Cinque Terre trail sections can close for weather or safety, and the Via dell'Amore needs a booked slot.