Florence

Visit in spring or autumn for comfortable sightseeing temperatures, though major museums remain busy.

Summers are hot and sunny; pack light clothing, sun protection and water for extensive walking.

Accommodation and museum entry can be expensive; reserve selectively and use markets for better-value meals.

Trams and buses serve wider Florence, but central sights are usually easiest to reach on foot.

See the Uffizi, Accademia, Duomo complex, Palazzo Vecchio and Boboli Gardens; consider nearby Fiesole or Tuscan towns.

Watch belongings around crowded stations, markets and major sights, particularly when queues are congested.