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Florence

Tuscany, Italy · Europe

About Florence

Florence works well as a base: 10 minutes from Fiesole, 30km from Strada Chiantigiana (SR222).

Florence is a city located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 367,150, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Florence sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Florence to your route.

About Florence

La Palazzina Reale of Santa Maria Novella is a modern, white marble palace built in a sleek Fascist-style, located along via Valfonda and Via Berardi, adjacent to the main Train Station at Santa Maria Novella in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. Built in 1934-1935 to house the royal family on their visits to

Read more Florence; after recent refurbishment, the building since 2015 houses the Casa dell'Architettura di Firenze (Architecture Society of Florence).

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What are the best things to do in Florence?

Florence offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Florence located?

Florence is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7792 latitude, 11.2463 longitude.

What is the population of Florence?

Florence has a population of approximately 367,150 people, making it a city in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
367,150
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
43.7792, 11.2463

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Florence

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Autostrada del Sole

Italy's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Ponte Vecchio

Medieval stone arch bridge in Florence famous for the shops built along it, spanning the Arno River since 1345.

1 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Uffizi Gallery

Italy's foremost art gallery, housing the greatest collection of Renaissance art including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.

1 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Piazzale Michelangelo

A panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

2 km · about 5 min drive

racetrack

Mugello Circuit

Ferrari-owned circuit in a green Tuscan valley, host of the Italian MotoGP. Its 1.1 km start straight and fast sweepers make it one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world.

26 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Strada Chiantigiana (SR222)

The classic Chianti wine road winds between Florence and Siena past vineyards, castles and cypress-lined ridges.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Passo della Futa

A flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

San Gimignano

A medieval walled town in Tuscany famous for its fourteen surviving stone towers that create an unmistakable skyline.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Florence

  • Right hereAutostrada del SoleItaly's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
  • Right herePiazzale MichelangeloA panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
  • 30 kmStrada Chiantigiana (SR222)The classic Chianti wine road winds between Florence and Siena past vineyards, castles and cypress-lined ridges.
  • 35 kmPasso della FutaA flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
  • 61 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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