Florence’s skyline visit

North Terrace

The northern terrace is not open to public and only the ones who are part a glimpse of Florence tour can climb on this terrace. The terrace spreads across the whole cathedral and gives one with the breathtaking skyline visit one cannot imagine. This place is not very crowded and only few people get permission to be on the terrace every day.

Brunelleschi’s Dome

It is one among the very popular viewpoint in Florence that can guarantee the best skyline view for the visitors. One needs to climb 463 steps to reach on the top of Duomo. This is the place which is usually very crowded and has to wait in queues for climbing it. But it is worth a visit irrespective of all the difficulties as the breathtaking view from the dome is unmatchable experience.

Giotto’s Companile

Giotto’s Companile is the one which provides a climb less strenuous to the top and provides lookout right across from the dome of Brunelleschi. When one reaches the top, the 360 degree panoramic view one experience is incredible. One can climb up here and even find the tip of the Palazzo Vecchio.

La Terazza

Alfresco terrace is a place which is a best choice for the people who love to sip coffee or tea along with enjoying a skyline visit. The Piazza Della republican has a renascent department store whose top floor offers very amazing view and the benefit of being here is no crowd but can enjoy the skyline view.

Chiesa di Orsanmichele

Orsanmichele church is around a corner from Piazza Della Republican. The unassuming exterior may fool the traveler but the interior of the church is another amazing one. It even houses the museum which will be open only on Mondays. Entrance to this museum is free and there is a floor above the museum which has an empty room with wall to wall windows that provide great view of Florence.

Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio is another best site one can choose for skyline visit. There is a bell tower in Palazzo Vecchio that one can climb to enjoy the breathtaking view of the city.

The Skyline visit of Florence is one thing a traveler should not miss being in Florence as it offers a great deal of satisfaction.