Campo di Marte

To feel the real pulse of Florence, spread your wings and explore nearby neighborhoods like Florence, Historic Center - Downtown, and Gavinana.

The Statue of David, perhaps one of the most recognized attractions in the country is just 1 mile (2 kilometers) to the west.

There is a lot to see and do in Florence’s city center, so be sure to explore some of the other central attractions, such as Ponte Vecchio and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Campo di Marte has a number of museums, exhibits and show venues within easy reach that make great places to visit. Stroll around and savor the quiet atmosphere of the Academy of Fine Arts, the Sinagoga and Jewish Museum and Bargello Museum. Lovers of the arts will find plenty to cheer about at venues such as the La Pergola Theater. The area is a great destination for lovers of art. Visit the Gallery of Modern Art, Palatine Gallery and Academy Gallery.

If the sun is shining get into the great outdoors and enjoy the nearby parks and reserves. There are some nice urban parks, so take a picnic blanket to the Florence Botanical Gardens.

If you have time in and around Campo di Marte, be sure to visit the Piazza della Signoria, Piazzale Michelangelo and Orsanmichele. For a tour of the nearby historic sights, be sure to check out Pitti Palace, Strozzi Palace and the Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Museum. The San Lorenzo Church, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Church of Sant'Ambrogio offers travellers to Florence a chance to better understand the part religion has played in the area.

Go to the San Lorenzo Market and Pitti Vintage to get in some retail therapy.

Finding somewhere suitable to base yourself in the Campo di Marte area couldn’t be easier. Take your pick from the Nh Porta Rossa, the Grand Hotel Baglioni, or the Hotel Laurus al Duomo.