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Florence

Plan Florence around timed tickets for the Uffizi, the Accademia's David, Brunelleschi's dome, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, with closing-day tips.

Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto's Bell Tower lit up above the rooftops of Florence at dusk, seen from Piazzale Michelangelo with the hills behind

First time in Florence?

  1. Keep Monday for the Duomo

    The Uffizi and the Accademia are closed every Monday. The cathedral is free Monday to Saturday from 10:15 to 15:45, and the dome climb needs a timed slot.

    Read Florence sightseeing tickets: the Uffizi, David at the Accademia and Brunelleschi's dome
  2. Book the dome slot and bring ID

    Dome slots can't be changed, only 5 minutes' delay is allowed, and staff check names against ID. On Sundays the climb starts at 12:45.

    Read Florence sightseeing tickets: the Uffizi, David at the Accademia and Brunelleschi's dome
  3. Cross the Arno for Pitti and Boboli

    Pitti is closed on Mondays. From November to February, Boboli's last admission is 15:30, so book a morning slot if you want both.

    Read Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens tickets: palace, gardens or both?

Florence's big sights each sell their own timed entry and keep their own weekly pattern. The Uffizi, the Accademia and Palazzo Pitti are all closed on Mondays, while the Duomo complex and the Boboli Gardens stay open. On Sundays the cathedral is closed to visitors and the dome climb starts only at 12:45. In winter, Boboli's last admission is 15:30. Use the ticket guides under Plan your visit, then fit the rest of the city around those entry times.

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