For unbeatable views of Florence, head up to this square, built in 1869 on a hill about a 20-minute walk from the historic center (you can also get there by bus, and of course by taxi). It´s dedicated, as per the name, to the eponymous Renaissance master, and home to a loggia and copies of some of his works, including, yet again, the David. More to the point, it's the
city´s best panoramic photo spot, and watching the sun dip behind the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio is a magical experience!

Read more in Tripatini contributor Maruf Hasan´s post 9 Musts in Florence for First-Timers.

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