Day 01
Florence Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio
- We will start our tour at the most important church in the city: the Cathedral. Standing at the foot of the cupola, we will discover the secrets of its construction and the bold genius of its creator, Filippo Brunelleschi.
- Walking among the monuments of the religious centre and through the medieval neighbourhood, we shall reach the political heart of Florence: Piazza della Signoria, which can be considered something of an open-air museum. The statues surrounding us tell the history of the city, and I will help you hear their voices.
- Just a few steps away from this piazza is another Florentine symbol: Ponte Vecchio. We will cross the bridge to admire Palazzo Pitti, the largest private house in Florence and home to the city's most famous family, the Medici.
- During this walk, we will learn how the history of the Medici was marked by dramatic rises and ruinous falls. Virtuous characters clash with unrepentant sinners in an epic family tale that intertwines with the destiny of an entire city.
