Where to see the best views of Florence: how to climb Michelangelo

Surely you have already seen many photos like the one at the top of this article, with the most iconic panoramic view de Florence, in which Ponte Vecchio and the other bridges over the Arno river They have all the prominence.

But on your visit to the capital of the Toscana,from where you can see the best panoramic views of Florence?

The answer is from the viewpoints of piazzale Michelangelo.

This large square is located halfway up the wooded hill of the so-called Monte alle Croci, which rises in front of the Florence city, on the south bank of the Arno river.

Built in 1860, from the piazzale Michelangelo viewpoints you have, without a doubt, the best panoramic views of Florence, not only the bridges that cross the Arno river, but also the main monuments of the city.

Best views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo

In this regard, you will be struck above all by the panoramic views of the Duomo, and its spectacular Brunelleschi dome,

Also from Palazzo Vecchio with its imposing tower, and even the Florence Synagogue.

They are panoramic views different from those you have from the aforementioned Duomo dome, Campanile or the tower of Palazzo Vecchio, then the Michelangelo viewpoints They are at a higher altitude and with their views you cover the entire city and its surroundings.

La Piazzale Michelangelo It had a large car park that was free, but some time ago the square was completely pedestrianized and said car park, which was a good option to leave the car during your visit to the city, has now disappeared.

Addition viewpoints and gardens that is in the square, you will also find a large statue copy of Michelangelo's David, an artist in whose honor the square was built.

How to get to Piazzale Michelangelo

Buthow to go up to Michelangelo square?

It's true that you can walk up from the center...but I don't advise it, as it is a long walk all uphill.

Without a doubt the best solution is take a bus line 12 or 13 in the center of the city.

You can take the bus at Station Square, and although each one takes a different route through the city and goes up on the opposite side, both take you to the Piazzale Michelangelo in about half an hour.

Then, if you feel like it, you have the option of walking down…

Tours in Spanish in Florence

Once you have had the first view of the Tuscan capital from the Michelangelo square, if you want to sign up for a tourist tour of the city tour, here you have several Florence tours in Spanish,

For example, on one of these tours you can do the guided tour of Florence with the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, which will avoid you waiting in lines to get tickets.

In addition to deepening cultural knowledge about capital of Tuscany, and you also have the option of signing up for excursions to other beautiful Tuscan cities, such as Pisa or Siena.