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.
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Florence Cathedral ★ 4.8 · 110.2k★
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
Medici Chapels ★ 4.7 · 7.3k★
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
Palazzo Medici Riccardi ★ 4.5 · 10.1k★
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
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella ★ 4.7 · 32.2k★
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
Loggia del Bigallo ★ 4.4 · 121★
building in Florence, Italy
Basilica of San Lorenzo ★ 4.6 · 11.8k★
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
Palazzo Corsini ★ 4.7 · 465★
palace and art museum in Florence, Italy
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 1:30 PM, 3 PM – 6:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Baptistery of San Giovanni ★ 4.6 · 9.7k★
Iconic octagonal basilica with striking marble facade, known for its bronze doors & mosaic ceiling.
Every day 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Opera del Duomo Museum ★ 4.6 · 11.6k★
Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.
Mon 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Tue Closed
Wed 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Palazzo Davanzati ★ 4.6 · 1.5k★
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
Palazzo Martelli ★
historic building and museum in Florence, Italy
Marino Marini Museum ★ 4.6 · 492★
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
Corridoio Vasariano ★
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
Brunelleschi's dome ★ 4.8 · 11.8k
Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.
Mon–Fri 8:15 AM – 6:45 PM
Sat 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 12:45 PM – 4:30 PM Where to eat & drink in San Giovanni Caffe Concerto Paszkowski · €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 · €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 More about San Giovanni Nearby there are ice cream shops, restaurants, and art museums like Futura Cucina Italiana and Gelateria dei Neri.
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1 Florence Cathedral 2 Medici Chapels 3 Palazzo Medici Riccardi 4 Basilica of Santa Maria Novella 5 Loggia del Bigallo 6 Basilica of San Lorenzo 7 Palazzo Corsini 8 Baptistery of San Giovanni 9 Opera del Duomo Museum 10 Palazzo Davanzati Ready to plan San Giovanni? Turn these San Giovanni picks into a day-by-day Florence plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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