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Florence Attractions

Unique Things to Do in Florence

1. Walk Florence's Medieval Streets
2. Visit an ancient herbalist
3. Seek out the craft shops of the Oltrarno
4. See the armor collections at the Stibbert Museum
5. Seek out a secret garden space at the Giardino Bardini
6. Stroll along the city walls
7. Click Pictures at Selfie Museum
8. Rub the snout of the Bronze boar statue
9. Spook yourself out with wax human models in La Specola Museum
10. Climb the hill where Leonardo tried to fly

Florence was one of Italy's wealthiest and most charming cities, owing to its panoramic views and picturesque architectural masterpieces. Apart from visiting Piazzale Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery, guests should also invest their time in the unusual things to do in Florence.

Some of these activities are taking a stroll down the streets of Florence, visiting the quirky museums like the Stibbert Museum and the Selfie Museum, walking around Giordano Bardini and rubbing the snout of the famous bronze boar statue. The venues of these unusual things to do in Florence, Italy are generally secluded and you don't have to hustle among other guests to gain a spot for yourself.
Italy tour packages offer an unforgettable experience of the country's historical gems, with Florence being a highlight for its Renaissance art and culture. Florence tour packages let travelers explore iconic sites like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery, bringing Italy’s rich heritage to life.

Here are some of the best unusual things to do in Florence:

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Click Pictures At Selfie Museum

  • Visiting the Selfie Museum is one of the most unusual things to do in Florence . Guests are encouraged to click gorgeous pictures of themselves with different backgrounds and illusions created by various artists. 
  • Although the name suggests a museum, this gallery gives its guests more of an interactive session with entertainment. You are also advised to wear a trendy outfit to get beautiful snaps of yourself.

Location
: Via Ricasoli, 44, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.

Timings: 10 am to 7pm, everyday.

Entry fees: 13 euros.

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02

See Armor Collections At The Stibbert Museum

  • Florence is home to one of the largest museums dedicated to armor in Europe, the Stibbert Museum where Frederick Stibbert, a massive collector of armor, was established.
  • This museum is spread over two huge villas and hosts many pieces from Europe, Japan and Islamic countries. This athenaeum also consists of various paintings and art pieces and is a marvelous addition to the unusual things to do in Florence italy. 

Location
: The Stibbert Museum is situated at Via Federico Stibbert, 26, 50134 Firenze FI, Italy.

Timings: from 10 am to 1 pm (Monday - Wednesday) 
                from 10 am to 5 pm (Friday - Sunday).

Entry fees: 6 euros - 8 euros.

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03

Walk Florence 's Medieval Streets

  • One of the most unusual things to do in Florence  is to go for romantic walks with your partner along the prettiest streets and lanes. 
  • These streets tell the story of early Florence  during the time of eminent visionaries like Dante who wrote poetry about a woman he saw on the Via Santa Margherita for the first time.
  •  A popular street of Florence  is the Borgo Degli Albizi which passes through the middle of the beautiful city. A few other prominent streets are Via delle Terme, Via dei Neri, Palazzo Vecchio and Mercato Nuovo.
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04

Seek Out The Craft Shops Of The Oltrarno

  • Visiting the craft shops at Oltrarno is one of the unusual things to do in Florence where you can pamper yourself with exclusive and authentic handmade objects from the makers. 
  • You can shop for gifts like books, shoes, trinkets and crockery from small stores, shoesmiths, ceramics stores and bookbinders. 
  • Here you can spend your time taking in the magnificent views of Buontalenti Grotto and the Fountain of Bacchus or learning the art of shoemaking at Stefano Bemer. 

Location:
Near the streets of Palazzo Pitti


05

Seek Out A Secret Garden Space At The Giardino Bardini

  • Giordani Bardini was reinstated in early 1900 by art collector Stefano Bardin. The wonderful Giordani Bardini area is a breath of fresh air among all the magnificent Renaissance art and architecture. It is a great incorporation to the list of unusual things to do in Florence. This lush greenery hosts colorful plants and vibrant flowers.
  • Guests can sit at the Kaffeehaus of the garden and relax for a bit while sipping on coffee and chatting with their family and friends.

Location:
This garden space is located in Costa S. Giorgio, 2-4, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy.

Timings: It remains open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am to 8 pm.

Entry fees: The tickets are priced at 10 euros.

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06

Rub The Snout Of The Bronze Boar Statue

  • Rubbing the snout of a boar, an age-old tradition, is one of the most unusual things to do in Florence, Italy which is said to bring good fortune and grant wishes.
  • Guests are supposed to put a coin inside the mouth of a bronze boar and rub its snout for good luck.
  • Although there are a number of copies of this bronze boar, the original masterpiece was made by Pietro Tacca in 1634 based on the Calydonian Boar.

Location: Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.

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07

Witness The Wax Human Models In La Specola Museum

  • The La Specola Museum is a gallery dedicated to natural history and was set up in 1775. This museum is spread over an area of 34 rooms and consists of anatomical wax sculptures and zoological objects.  
  • It is one of the oldest scientific museums in Europe and has 1400 wax anatomical structures along with significant objects like a stuffed hippopotamus and other rare specimens.

Location:
Via Romana, 17, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy.

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08

Climb The Hill Where Leonardo Tried To fly

  • Another significant place to visit in Florence is the Monte Ceceri Hill in Fiesole, from where you can catch a magnificent view of the city standing at the top of the Hill in about 44 hectares.
  • It is said that Leonardo da Vinci attempted to fly with artificial wings from this hill and ended up with broken bones. Although there is also a small sign put up on the site, it is hardly noticeable.
  • This site is also renowned among travelers for hiking. 

Location
- Ceceri Hilli in Fiesole, Tuscany.

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09

Stroll Along The City Walls

  • Florence walls were built and rebuilt six times. They were constructed with the agenda of protecting and guarding the city from external attacks.
  • Guests can explore the city while learning about the rich history and prospering culture of Florence by strolling along the city walls. These walls have centuries of history stored in them.
  •  Some of the remarkable city walls to take a stroll by the side are - Le Cerchia Antica, Via de' Belvedere, Santa Maria Maggiore, Via Tornabuoni, Porta di San Brancazio and Mugnone.
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10

Visit An Ancient Herbalist

  • Heading out to a herb doctor or healer is one of the many unusual things to do in Florence, Italy.  
  • Guests can not only indulge in the exciting and inebriating new perfumes and scents here, but also get souvenirs for their loved ones back home.
  • One of the renowned perfumeries is the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. It was set up in 1221 by Dominican friars and is known to be one of the oldest perfume stores in the World.  

Location:
Near Piazza Della Signoria and Santa Maria Novella.

Timing: 10am–8pm everyday

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People Also Ask About Florence

  1. Which are the best unusual things to do in Florence?

    1. Enjoy some romantic time with your partner while exploring the streets of Florence and viewing various architectural masterpieces, parks and churches.

    2. Pamper yourself with souvenirs like exotic perfumes, handmade objects, and shoes from renowned herb doctors, shoesmiths and artisans. 

    3. Click beautiful pictures of yourself at the Selfie Museum and indulge in the local delicacies of Florence which are the most unusual things to do in Florence.

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  2. Why is Florence so famous?

    Florence is famous for its contemporary art, modern architecture, rich culture and posh heritage which together make a great hub for tourists to explore. Some of the most unusual things to do in Florence, Italy are rubbing the snout of the Bronze boar statue and getting clicked at the Selfie Museum.

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  3. How many days do you need in Florence ?

    4 - 5 days is enough to explore and visit the major tourist attractions of Florence . Unser this time span, one can visit various churches, parks and palaces alongside indulging in other unusual things to do in Florence . 
  4. What are the weather conditions in Florence In December?

    December in Florence is generally chilly and the temperature ranges between 2 degree celcius to 11 degree celsius. Guests can enjoy the indoor tourist highlights of Florence  during this time without having to elbow any crowd because of less number of tourists. You can avail low fare flights and cheaper hotel accommodation rates in the month of December.
  5. How to reach Florence ?

    1. By Train - Guests can reach Florence from Rome via train. You can take a train from Rome Termini and travel for almost 2 hours to reach Florence  Santa Maria Novella.

    2. By Bus - You can board a bus from the Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and get off at the Piazzale Montelungo stop in Florence. This entire journey takes around 3.5 hours to come to an end.

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