Monuments for children on a trip to Florence

The magnificent dome of the Cathedral of Florence marks the silhouette of the city, from where you look at it. It is the most impressive and spectacular monument in Florence but not the only one. Florence has one of the largest concentrations of monuments and works of art in the world. Churches, tow

The magnificent dome of the Cathedral of Florence marks the silhouette of the city, from where you look at it. It is the most impressive and spectacular monument in Florence but not the only one.

Florence has one of the largest concentrations of monuments and works of art in the world. Churches, towers, galleries, sculptures and historic buildings fill the city, as if it were an authentic urban museum.

Monuments in Florence

Piazza del Duomo

The Cathedral of Florence, the Campanile of Giotto and the Battistero of San Giovanni, three of the most representative visits of Florence are in the Piazza del Duomo, a place full of tourists and entertainment to all hours.

The Cathedral of Florence or Santa Maria de las Flores is one of the largest Christian churches in the world. Its dome 114 meters high and 45 meters in diameter is simply impressive. Built by Filippo Brunelleschi, it shows in its interior paintings that represent the Last Judgment.

Fortunately, you can climb to the top of the dome to enjoy exceptional views of the city, yes, after overcoming the 463 steps. The ascent is worth it, but the last section is almost vertical so it is not recommended for very young children. In this case, you can climb to the top of Giotto's Campanile instead. The views are equally impressive. The climb is easier but also requires a small effort, since there are 414 steps.

The Campanile, covered in white, green and red marble, is exceptional.

Keep in mind that in order to access the interior of the cathedral you will need to carry the shoulders covered.

The time to go up to the dome of the cathedral is from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day, except on Saturdays, which closes at 5:40 p.m. and the closing business.

To enter the dome, it is necessary to pay an entrance fee of 8 euros.

Campanile's hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. And to access the top you have to pay a ticket of 6 euros.

Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio or Old Bridge is the most representative image of Florence and the symbol of romanticism. In addition to its hanging houses, the bridge is famous for being the place chosen by millions of couples to hang locks, as a symbol of eternal love.

From time to time, the authorities are responsible for removing the locks to avoid problems in the structure of the bridge, but they take a short time to reappear.

It dates from 1345 and is one of the oldest stone bridges in Europe, as its name suggests.

The Vecchio Bridge links the streets of Santa María and Guicciardini.

Piazza Della Signoria

The Piazza della Signoria is one of the most important in Florence. In another era there were some famous thermal baths, but today the square is a hotbed of people.

The most characteristic building in the Piazza Della Signoria is the Palazzio Vecchio, whose entrance attracts the attention of the sculptures of Adam and Eve and a copy of Michelangelo's David.

They are not the only pieces of art that you will see in this famous square. The arcades of Logia Della Signoria are an open-air museum with different sculptures.

Another attraction of this place: the fountain of Neptune, built by Bartolomeo Ammannati.

In addition to being a place full of art and culture, the square is one of the favorite spots for travelers to walk and relax. One of the main monuments of Florence.

Piazza Della Signoria is located between Piazza del Duomo and the Arno river.

Church of Santa Croce

It is the largest Franciscan church in the world, but its main attraction is that it treasures sculptures and paintings of great value, signed by artists such as Giotto, Brunelleschi or Donatello.

It is also the place where the remains of some 300 people rest. Among the tombstones of the fourteenth to the nineteenth centuries, those of Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo Galilei stand out.

It is located in Piazza Santa Croce

The visiting hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Monday to Saturday, and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sundays and holidays.

Admission costs 6 euros for adults and 4 euros for children between 11 and 18 years old.

Piazzale de Miguel Ángel

Michelangelo's square does not compete in beauty with other squares in Florence, but in views. Because of its location on top of a hill, the square provides splendid views of the city.

You can reach the square by walking from the south bank of the Arno River, taking a walk of about 15 minutes, or directly by bus.