From Renaissance art to gelato shops, here’s how locals recommend exploring the Tuscan capital.

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Head to the historic city center.

Pallabazzar recommends seeing the historic center of Florence at different times of the day.

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In the early morning, youll get to experience it without noise and the pressing pace of crowds.

Midday brings droves of visitors, but the destination is bathed in sunshine.

See the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.

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But, he warns, it can be crowded.

As an alternative, he suggests heading to the nearby town of Fiesole for a similar perspective.

Find all of the Davids.

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Travelers interested in art should plan out what Pallabazzar calls the David experience.

Sign up for a pasta-making class.

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When in Italy, right?

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Anyone fascinated by the culinary side of Florence will enjoy learning classic recipes and pasta-making techniques in person.

Check outPasta Class Florencefor hands-on courses.

Cheers over Negronis.

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Discover the work of Florentine artisans.

Florence is world-renowned for its high-end craftsmanship, manufacturing know-how, and creativity," says Pecoraro.

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Check into one of the citys most opulent hotels.

Enjoy a bistecca alla Fiorentina.

See Michelangelo’s work inside the Medici Chapels.

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The Medici Chapels serve as the final resting place of the members of the Medici family.

As you could imagine, each is an impressive sight to behold.

Dine at a local trattoria.

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To get you started, he recommendsBuca Lapi,Trattoria Cammillo, andTrattoria 13 Gobbi.

Visit Museo di San Marco.

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This still-functioning monastery was designed by architect Michelozzo in the 15th century.

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Climb Brunelleschi’s dome.

From here, climbers “enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence’s rooftops.

View Ponte Vecchio from the water.

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Translated as Old Bridge, Ponte Vecchio is one of the best-known images associated with Florence.

To get a picture-perfect moment, head out on the river Arno.

Venture into the Oltrarno district.

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Here, he says, an atmosphere of the old neighborhood is preserved.

Stroll through the Bardini and Boboli Gardens.

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Florentine art and architecture also extend to the citys green spaces and gardens.

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Make your own perfume at AquaFlor Firenze.

This perfume-making class takes place in a historic Renaissance palace and runs for about an hour to 90 minutes.

Leave the city on a bicycle or Vespa.

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Have a glass of Chianti Classico.

According to Pallabazzar, theres one red you absolutely need to try when in Florence.

Walk through the Corridoio Vasariano.

The Giardino di Boboli (Boboli Gardens) is a park in Florence, Italy

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Make a stop at Palazzo Vecchio.

The town hall of Florence,Palazzo Vecchiois an amazing example of Renaissance architecture.

Statues by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Giorgio Vasari dot the exterior, and the interior is equally incredible.

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Have a lampredotto for lunch.

Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce.

Of the 16 chapels inside, the Capella de Pazzi, credited to Brunelleschi, is the most famous.

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Taste dishes that combine bread and tomatoes.

Pappa al pomodoroandpanzanellaare two tomato and bread-based Tuscan dishes to try during your trip.

“It’s a flavorful choice, especially on a cooler day.”

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End your day with gelato.

Lampredotto is the typical street food of the city of Florence in Tuscany and is a sandwich with a cow’s stomach in a tomato sauce and put to stew

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