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Things to Do in San Giovanni, Florence

San Giovanni in Florence is home to the 1200s Florence Cathedral with its red-tiled dome and the Opera del Duomo Museum, featuring Michelangelo and Donatello statues. Nearby there are ice cream shops, restaurants, and art museums like Futura Cucina Italiana and Gelateria dei Neri.

  • Florence CathedralCathedral
  • Medici ChapelsArt Museum
  • Palazzo Medici RiccardiPalace Museum

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San Giovanni in Florence

Top things to do in San Giovanni

  • Florence Cathedral

    Florence Cathedral

    ★ 4.8 · 109.9k
    Cathedral★

    Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

    Mon–Fri
    10:15 AM – 3:45 PM
    Sat
    10:15 AM – 3:45 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Medici Chapels

    Medici Chapels

    ★ 4.7 · 7.0k
    Art Museum★

    Domed landmark containing tombs of the Medici family, including the New Sacristy by Michelangelo.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
    Sat
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
    Sun
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
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  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi

    Palazzo Medici Riccardi

    ★ 4.5 · 10.1k
    Palace Museum★

    palace and museum in Florence, Italy

    Mon–Tue
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
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  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

    Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

    ★ 4.7 · 32.0k
    Basilica★

    15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 5:30 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 5 PM
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  • Loggia del Bigallo

    Loggia del Bigallo

    ★ 4.4 · 120
    Museum★

    building in Florence, Italy

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  • Basilica of San Lorenzo

    Basilica of San Lorenzo

    ★ 4.6 · 11.8k
    Basilica★

    Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Palazzo Corsini

    Palazzo Corsini

    ★ 4.7 · 463
    Palace Museum★

    palace and art museum in Florence, Italy

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 1:30 PM, 3 PM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Baptistery of San Giovanni

    Baptistery of San Giovanni

    ★ 4.6 · 9.7k
    Basilica★

    Iconic octagonal basilica with striking marble facade, known for its bronze doors & mosaic ceiling.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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  • Opera del Duomo Museum

    Opera del Duomo Museum

    ★ 4.6 · 11.5k
    Art Museum★

    Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.

    Mon–Tue
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
    Wed
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Thu–Fri
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
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  • Palazzo Davanzati

    Palazzo Davanzati

    ★ 4.6 · 1.5k
    Art Museum★

    Museum in 14th-century palazzo, filled with antiques, lace items & artworks, offering guided tours.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
    Sat
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
    Sun
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
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  • Palazzo Martelli

    Palazzo Martelli

    Palace Museum★

    historic building and museum in Florence, Italy

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  • Marino Marini Museum

    Marino Marini Museum

    ★ 4.6 · 485
    Art Museum★

    Museum inside a former church spotlighting the contemporary sculptures of artist Marino Marini.

    Mon
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Tue–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
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  • Corridoio Vasariano

    Corridoio Vasariano

    Art Gallery★

    Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

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  • Brunelleschi's dome

    Brunelleschi's dome

    ★ 4.8 · 11.8k
    Museum

    Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.

    Mon–Tue
    8:15 AM – 6:45 PM
    Wed
    8:15 AM – 5:15 PM
    Thu–Fri
    8:15 AM – 6:45 PM
    Sat
    8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    12:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Where to eat & drink in San Giovanni

  • Caffe Concerto Paszkowski

    Caffe Concerto Paszkowski

    Top 500 bar
    Café & Bakery· €10–20

    Ornately decorated space for coffee, sandwiches & cocktails, with a shaded terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    8 AM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 1 AM
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  • Manifattura

    Manifattura

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    Classy spot for cocktails & Italian spirits in a dimly lit vintage-inspired space.

    Mon–Tue
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Wed–Fri
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 2 AM
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Map of San Giovanni with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Florence Cathedral
  2. 2Medici Chapels
  3. 3Palazzo Medici Riccardi
  4. 4Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
  5. 5Loggia del Bigallo
  6. 6Basilica of San Lorenzo
  7. 7Palazzo Corsini
  8. 8Baptistery of San Giovanni
  9. 9Opera del Duomo Museum
  10. 10Palazzo Davanzati

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