Located in the center of the historical city of Florence, the Dome, or Duomo, is visible from afar and surrounded by medieval buildings. The dome is accessible from the beautiful cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and was built from 1418 to 1434 by Filippo Brunelleschi.

One absolutely not to miss if you’re visiting Florence, is the Galleria dell'Accademia, home to the famous Statue of David by Michelangelo, and many other sculptures including his Prisoners or Slaves, and St. Matthew. It’s also worth paying a visit to the most recent section, the museum of the musical instruments, hosting a selection of around 50 instruments belonging to the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory.

This is the tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, of typically gothic architecture and built between 1334 and 1359. The tower stands tall in the centre of Florence and most beautifully decorated with detailed sculptures on the outside. The tower is almost 85m with 414 steps, but don’t let you put you off as the panoramic view of the city is well worth the climb.