Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Florence

Florence is a city in Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 349,296 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 72 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 32 museums and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fortezza da Basso (1 km), Sagrestia Vecchia (1 km) and Marino Marini Museum (1 km).

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Florence at a glance

Location
Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 349,296
Coordinates
43.7792° N, 11.2463° E
Places within 50 km
169 (169 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Florence

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Florence: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Florence

107 churches within 100 km of Florence. The closest is Sagrestia Vecchia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Florence

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Florence. The closest is Fortezza da Basso (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Florence

39 museums within 100 km of Florence. The closest is Marino Marini Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Florence

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Florence. The closest is Monte Ceceri (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Florence

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Florence. The closest is Parco Naturale di Cavriglia (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Florence

3 parks within 100 km of Florence. The closest is Parco Delle Cascine (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Florence

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Florence
  2. 1 km Fortezza da Basso · heritage site, Bologna
  3. 1 km Sagrestia Vecchia · church, Bologna
  4. 1 km Magi Chapel · church, Bologna
  5. 1 km Crypt of Santa Reparata · museum, Florence
  6. 1 km Marino Marini Museum · museum, Bologna
  7. 1 km Back to Florence

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    Within 15 km of Florence

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Florence by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches72107Sagrestia Vecchia (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4668Fortezza da Basso (1 km)
    Museums3239Marino Marini Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints419Monte Ceceri (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Parco Naturale di Cavriglia (38 km)
    Other attractions67Perseus With the Head of Medusa (2 km)
    Parks33Parco Delle Cascine (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Castello di Montemurlo (29 km)

    Florence: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Florence?

    Fortezza da Basso (heritage site, about 1 km), Sagrestia Vecchia (church, about 1 km), Marino Marini Museum (museum, about 1 km), Magi Chapel (church, about 1 km), Crypt of Santa Reparata (museum, about 1 km), Bartolini Salimbeni Chapel (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Florence?

    169 places on Spotwander: 72 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 32 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Florence?

    Sagrestia Vecchia, about 1 km by road; Magi Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Florence?

    Fortezza da Basso, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Pitti-Mannelli (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Florence?

    Marino Marini Museum, about 1 km by road; Crypt of Santa Reparata (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Florence?

    Start in Florence, visit Fortezza da Basso, then Sagrestia Vecchia, then Magi Chapel, then Crypt of Santa Reparata, then Marino Marini Museum, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Florence?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Florence

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Florence’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.