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If you’re looking for the best views in Florence, have I got the post for you! I literally ran around Florence like a madwoman photographing all the top spots so I could share them with you!
I love Florence, and have loved it since studying here 20 years ago (!). I know this city extremely well.
In this post, I will share the 18 most spectacular views of Florence, all of which I have personally visited (except for the one tower that is rarely open), with my own personal photos, as well as information on the logistics of tickets you’ll need and how to get there.
I also have a section on the best spots for selfies, because not all great photography locations translate into great selfies, and what I think are the absolute best of the best viewpoints in Florence.
My goal is for you to use your limited time in Florence wisely, and to get photos you’ll treasure forever.
If you want to get great photos from Florence, read on! (And be sure to check out my guide to the best things to do in Florence, as well as the best day trips from Florence!) Let’s dive on in!
This post was published in August 2024.
View from Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile)
Giotto’s Bell Tower is one of the absolute best views of Florence, in my opinion. The bell tower, or campanile, is right next to the Duomo, so you have a good view of the Duomo, just about as close as you can get to it!
I also think this is one of the better choices of towers to climb if you have kids. There are three viewing platforms as you ascend the tower, which have plenty of room and are good spots to catch your breath, and the entire place is wired in, making it impossible to fall out (unlike the Duomo, where I nearly had a heart attack as a five-year-old leaned over the edge).
Of course, the wire is a problem for photographers with DSLR cameras. I couldn’t manage to get a good photo with my DSLR without having the wires ruining the shot. I did, however, get excellent photos from my phone. So that’s something to keep in mind.
How to see the view of Florence from Giotto’s Bell Tower: Buy one of the three cathedral passes that allows you to visit the Duomo (excluding the climb), the Baptistery, and the bell tower. You can buy online or at the tourism office on the southern side of Piazza del Duomo. From…
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