On walks from Piazzale Michelangelo across the Ponte Vecchio into... Heart of the city of Florence young and old can experience an exciting family vacation.
It is particularly worthwhile for the family to take up residence in the green hills above the city. From hotels and holiday apartments in Fiesole or in the area of the famous Piazzale Michelangelo, the balcony over Florence, you can enjoy an extraordinarily beautiful view over the city and the surrounding hills. In Fiesole there is an archaeological park from the Etruscan period with an ancient arena and many other sights that are also interesting for children. You can go hiking in the surrounding hills. The wonderful cypress avenue that leads from Piazzale Michelangelo down to the Oltrarno district is worth a walk. From the small but pretty church of San Miniato above the piazzale, hiking trails lead straight into the middle of nature.
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Family vacation in Florence - a green oasis in the city
The extensive Boboli Gardens behind the Palazzo Pitti in the Oltrarno district are truly magnificent. Initially covered by the facade of the monumental palace, they extend behind the back of the palace, partly divided into terraces by steps. Various garden areas are connected by green avenues. Here children can let off steam between small lakes, romantic grottos and water features in one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy. Perhaps the family is also interested in the treasures in the palace's silver museum.
The jewel of Tuscany
The dome of the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore is the second largest in Italy and the view from above is overwhelming, not only of the hills and mountains of Tuscany, but also of Giotto's slender campanile. Those who prefer to take a closer look at the dome can climb the tower. There are plenty of souvenirs there, just the thing for a vacation with children. A special highlight on a family holiday in Florence are the many first-class ice cream parlors with some exotic creations. Families in the fascinating Palazzo Vecchio are enthusiastic about facilities like those from the age of knights, while the self-made pieces of jewelry by the jewelers on the bridge of the same name make the hearts of women beat faster.
Last updated: 12.10.2021
