Florence: Audio Guided Walking Tour (3:10 - 25 audio comments)

Built in the 11th century and expanded in the 14th century, the Basilica of Santa Trinita was built in the Gothic style and quickly became the favorite church for the richest families.

Tornabuoni Street is one of the main streets of Florence, built on the site of the ancient Roman walls.

Look up to your right! This palace was built in the 15th century for the banker Filippo Strozzi, who wanted an imposing and elegant building to illustrate all his power as a Florentine nobleman.

Located on your right, the Church of Saint Michael and Gaétan is one of the most beautiful Baroque works in Florence.

It is to the Dominicans what the Basilica of Santa Croce is to the Franciscans.

As you have no doubt understood, it is impossible to visit Florence without talking about the famous Medici family who reigned there for centuries!

Crossing the Arno, a river that runs through Tuscany for 240 km, this bridge was built in 1237 and was named after the magistrate who governed the city at the time of its construction.

Impressive, this cathedral, isn't it? It stands out as one of the largest cathedrals in the world and its dimensions were obviously extraordinary for the time.

It was in 1298, only two years after the start of construction of the cathedral, that work began to raise Giotto's bell tower.

Republic Square is a historic square that was the heart of the city of Florentia in Roman times.

A true Florentine work from the 14th century, the church of Orsanmichele was built on an old wheat hall, then extended to make it a place of worship.

The Bargello Museum was installed in 1859 in this 13th century palace.

Formerly a convent, this building located on San Firenze Square now houses the seat of the court.

Here you are in front of the largest Franciscan church in the world!

A true relic of the 14th century, the San Niccolo Gate was an entrance into the city in the Middle Ages.

The best view of Florence is offered to you on the Michelangelo esplanade which dominates the south of the city!

The Rose Garden is a panoramic garden that connects the Oltrarno district to the Michelangelo Esplanade.

Here you pass under the San Miniato Gate, which dates from the 14th century.

Located on the left bank of the Arno, the Oltrarno district is quieter and less touristy than the neighborhoods on the right bank.

This imposing palace was built in 1458 by Brunelleschi, the brilliant architect who designed the dome of Florence Cathedral.

Does Filippo Brunelleschi mean anything to you? Yes, it is still to him that we owe this basilica, as is the case for many buildings in the city, in particular the Pitti Palace or the cathedral's dome.

Emblem of the city, Ponte Vecchio is, in addition to being unique in its kind, the oldest stone bridge in Europe.

Here you are at the entrance of the Uffizi Gallery, another testimony to the great power of the reigning family.

Symbol of the city, the Palazzo Vecchio housed the seat of government of Florence after its construction.

Although it represents a wild boar, this fountain is called the Porcellino Fountain, or piglet in French.