Mediterranean · Italy

Florence

Cultural Weekend difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

The cradle of the Renaissance, with Brunelleschi's huge dome presiding over the city and Michelangelo's David a few steps away. You cross the Arno river by the Ponte Vecchio, loaded with jewelry shops.

With kids

Climb the 463 steps of the Duomo's dome together (for kids with energy)
Find the bronze boar statue in the market and rub its snout
See the David and remark how giant it is up close
Have a gelato in a square as the sun sets over the river

Accessibility: 6+ years — museums take patience; the David is striking for its size

With family

Cross the Ponte Vecchio and see the golden reflection on the Arno
Go up to Piazzale Michelangelo to see all of Florence at a glance
Enter the Uffizi Gallery, choosing three paintings to find beforehand
Chase down the city's best artisan gelato shops together

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Florence. ← All destinations