Piazzale Michelangelo

A square located on a hill with a fantastic view of Florence.

Piazzale Michelangelo is a square located on a hill in Florence across the river Arno, looking from the center. The square has one of, if not the best view of the city and is well worth a visit. Just about any day of the week, there are

If you are walking from the city centre it can be a bit of a long trek, but most definitely worthwhile. It is also accessible by car, although parking can be hard to find in high season as it is a highly popular vista point.

For a magical experience – come an hour before sunset. This is when you can experience the golden sky as a perfect backdrop over the city.

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