What to do in Florence in 2 days

Florence is a beautiful city with a lot of things to do and see that you must visit during your travel to Italy. Two days to spend here are just enough to see the main attractions, so I've prepared a walking tour with the things you can't miss. .Here it is an itinerary for a 2 days stay in the amazing city of Florence:

DAY 1 

Start with the Galleria dell'Accademia, a museum where you can find the famous Michelangelo's David. As always, to avoid to wait in line, book your ticket in advance by asking to your hotel or b&b or book directly here. Take now via degli Alfani that will lead you to the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata.

Then reach Florence's Cathedral, the Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore), where you can appreciate the Giotto's Campanile (bell tower), the dome by Brunelleschi and the Baptistery. The entrance to the Duomo is free. Now to complete the experience you just have to climb to the top of the cupola! There are 463 steps with no elevator but the view is amazing. Also, you can see the interior of the dome where you can admire Giorgio Vasari's frescoes.

Reach now Piazza della Signoria, with the Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the square. There are many sculptures here, among them a copy of the Michelangelo's David. You can also see the Loggia dei Lanzi, an open-air sculpture gallery where you can find the famous Cellini's Perseus. In front of the Palazzo Vecchio you can see the Fountain of Neptune. Visit then the Uffizi's Gallery. If you want to visit the Uffizi book your ticket first, so you don't have to wait. There are booking fees but it will save you a lot of time. Make sure to book here or ask your hotel or b&b to book you some tickets. Absolutely avoid people on the street selling any tipe of tickets.

Now, reach Piazza Santa Croce with the Basilica of Santa Croce which was the burial place for the great and good in Florence. Here are buried Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo Galilei. In front of the Basilica there is a marble statue of Dante Alighieri. The entrance costs 5 euros.

DAY 2

Let's start with the San Lorenzo Church, one of the largest churches of Florence burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family. We now go in Via del Giglio until we reach Piazza Santa Maria Novella with the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella with frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance.Go in Via dei Fossi until you reach the bridge, turn left and reach the Ponte Vecchio. Cross the Ponte Vecchio and enjoy all its jewelry shops.

Continue to walk and you will find Palazzo Pitti which houses several minor collections in addition to those of the Medici family, and is fully open to the public. The ticket costs 7 euros and will allow you to visit the magnificent Giardini di Boboli, the fountains and museums in it.

As the last thing to do i think it would be nice a view of all Florence and the Arno valley by reaching Piazzale Michelangelo. You can reach it walking but it's on the top of a hill so, if you are too tired to climb it up, you can go by bus (n.13). A large part of it is a parking lot, because from here you can only enjoy the breathtaking view. There are, though, some cafés, restaurants and vendors. It's a nice place to visit to take with you an amazing image of Florence!