Google seems to have the answers to all of life's questions, right? Whether you are looking for directions or somewhere good to eat, want to know when a museum closes or when to avoid peak crowds, having the internet at your fingertips takes the work out of holiday-making and makes your life a hell of a lot easier.
In fact, they've gone a step further now and Google has even compiled all of their data to generate automatic itineraries of destinations based on the post popular attractions, their locations and the distances between them. Based on the amount of days you will be in the place you have chosen, there are a variety of itineraries to choose from and one can't help but wonder at how well an algorithm might plan a trip.
So, here is Google's suggestion for what to do with 24 hours in Florence. Just find a luxury villa in Florence and see for yourself how suitable it might be.
In fact, they've gone a step further now and Google has even compiled all of their data to generate automatic itineraries of destinations based on the post popular attractions, their locations and the distances between them. Based on the amount of days you will be in the place you have chosen, there are a variety of itineraries to choose from and one can't help but wonder at how well an algorithm might plan a trip.
So, here is Google's suggestion for what to do with 24 hours in Florence. Just find a luxury villa in Florence and see for yourself how suitable it might be.
1. Piazzale Michelangelo (Approx. time to spend here: 40 minutes)
Piazzale Michelangelo is a square in the Oltrarno district of Florence that has a panoramic view across the city. Large and partly pedestrianized, it was designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi and built in 1869, during the redevelopment of Oltrarno. It is dedicated to the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo and has bronze copies of some of his marble works, including his famous David.
While this beautiful square is fascinating and well-worth the visit, I'm not sure if I would start my day here. The view is excellent and would be pleasant throughout the day and visiting in the morning would make it more likely to avoid crowds but I, personally, think it would be worth braving potential crowds for the view offered around sunset.
Piazzale Michelangelo is a square in the Oltrarno district of Florence that has a panoramic view across the city. Large and partly pedestrianized, it was designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi and built in 1869, during the redevelopment of Oltrarno. It is dedicated to the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo and has bronze copies of some of his marble works, including his famous David.
While this beautiful square is fascinating and well-worth the visit, I'm not sure if I would start my day here. The view is excellent and would be pleasant throughout the day and visiting in the morning would make it more likely to avoid crowds but I, personally, think it would be worth braving potential crowds for the view offered around sunset.
2. David (Travel: 20 minutes by car/25 minutes by bus. Approx. time to spend here: 40 minutes)
The next stop on the tour that Google suggests brings you from copies after Michelangelo to the real deal and to his David. Located in the Galleria dell’Accademia, it is, doubtlessly, the star of the show so expect crowds. However, the giant scale (over 5m) and soaring domes above, means that a walk around this work is unlikely to disappoint in the way that the Mona Lisa often does. There is a reason that this is such an iconic piece. While it seems a pity to skip out on the rest of the gallery, if you are really pressed for time, it is worth popping in to at least see this masterpiece in real life.
3. Ponte alle Grazie (Travel: 10 minutes by car/15 minutes by bus. Approx. time to spend here: 25 minutes)
This bridge seems to have made the list as it offers great views of the city and the Arno and the Ponte Vecchio, without the same crowds that plague the latter. A good alternative for some touristy shots without being pushed around by a swarm of fellow tourists everywhere. It also makes getting to your next destination a lot easier and more pleasant...
Read on to our following posts in this series to find out where to head next.
The next stop on the tour that Google suggests brings you from copies after Michelangelo to the real deal and to his David. Located in the Galleria dell’Accademia, it is, doubtlessly, the star of the show so expect crowds. However, the giant scale (over 5m) and soaring domes above, means that a walk around this work is unlikely to disappoint in the way that the Mona Lisa often does. There is a reason that this is such an iconic piece. While it seems a pity to skip out on the rest of the gallery, if you are really pressed for time, it is worth popping in to at least see this masterpiece in real life.
3. Ponte alle Grazie (Travel: 10 minutes by car/15 minutes by bus. Approx. time to spend here: 25 minutes)
This bridge seems to have made the list as it offers great views of the city and the Arno and the Ponte Vecchio, without the same crowds that plague the latter. A good alternative for some touristy shots without being pushed around by a swarm of fellow tourists everywhere. It also makes getting to your next destination a lot easier and more pleasant...
Read on to our following posts in this series to find out where to head next.
Photo credits
Picture 3: Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0
Picture 3: Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0
