A splendid example of Florentine baroque, this palace houses one of the most beautiful and extensive private art collections in Italy, featuring Italian paintings and sculptures by Signorelli, Botticelli, Bellini, Pontormo and Girodano.

Popular venue for opera and other theatrical performances.

Indulge in some people-watching and rub elbows with the locales at this busy square in Florence.

That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and expensive shops.

Closed to motorized traffic, this unusually wide street is busy nonetheless with pedestrians, shops, cafes and historic attractions.

A stunning collection of antique sculpture, ceramics and tapestries.

Museum-quality antiques for the well-padded wallet.

An upscale antique shop featuring paintings and furniture dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

A busy street lined with antique shops.

Mellow jazz bar featuring live acts weekly.

A bar and cafe catering to gay men and lesbians of all ages.

Popular disco catering primarily to gay men.

One of the few discos in the city that do not have a dress code, this club manages to be trendy without being flashy, and features live music.

Leave your sneakers and jeans at home: this club attracts a well-dressed crowd with its flashy atmosphere, drinks and hot Latin music.

Popular among locals and tourists alike for its outstanding selection of wines, cheeses and sandwiches, this wine bar always draws a crowd.