Novoli - San Donato

While you are in Novoli - San Donato, why not spend a few hours exploring colorful neighborhoods like Florence, Peretola and Refredi.

The Statue of David, certainly one of the country’s most popular attractions is just 2 miles (3 kilometers) away.

Take the opportunity to see the Florence’s city center and include a trip to Ponte Vecchio and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Novoli - San Donato has a number of museums, exhibits and show venues nearby that make great places to visit. Browse the museums and collections in the Academy of Fine Arts, Duomo Museum and the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum. For a great night out, pick up some tickets to the Teatro Comunale di Firenze and Rifredi Theater, one of the area’s great concert venues. Popular galleries, include Academy Gallery.

If the weather is good get outdoors and appreciate the nearby parks and reserves. Read a book or newspaper in one of the parks and gardens, which include the Florence Botanical Gardens.

If you have time in and around Novoli - San Donato, treat yourself with a visit to Orsanmichele, Santo Spirito and the Piazza del Duomo. For those who enjoy history, the region’s past has been beautifully preserved at Strozzi Palace, the Santa Maria della Carmine and the Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Museum. Whatever your background or beliefs, you'll love the serenity at sacred places like Brancacci Chapel, the San Lorenzo Church and the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Treat yourself to a new outfit, stock up on groceries or just window shop at nearby shopping hotspots such as the San Lorenzo Market.

To make sure you get the most out of this fascinating part of the world, consider booking your accommodation close by in one of the area’s many accommodation options. Make reservations for the Nh Porta Rossa, the Grand Hotel Baglioni, or the Hotel Laurus al Duomo.