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Overview

Why Go?

Renaissance art’s big hitters; see Michelangelo’s David in all its glory, and Botticelli’s iconic Birth of Venus

Relive those Room With a View moments—the magnificent Duomo dominates the skyline

The classic Tuscan countryside—get to the vine-covered hills of Chianti (and its excellent wineries) in only 20 minutes

What To Skip

Lines—you can book ahead for most major museums

What For:

Arts + Culture, Design + Architecture, Family, Food + Wine, Luxury, Romantic, Shopping

When To Go:

May, June, September, October

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