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Local gems in Florence

Florence rewards those who look beyond the obvious. The Badia Fiorentina offers a quiet monastic atmosphere in the heart of the old city, while the Biblioteca Marucelliana provides a glimpse into one of the city's oldest public libraries. San Miniato al Monte rises above the rooftops on the southern bank, and the Abbazia di Vallombrosa sits among forested hills just outside the city. Closer in, the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Santa Maria del Carmine, and Santo Spirito hold significant artworks without the long queues — a reminder that Florence's depth extends well past its most famous addresses.

29 places · Florence, Italy · Editorially curated