Florence in One Day

Florence in 1 day? “Impossibile,” a Florentine might tell you
before throwing up his hands in despair and walking away, convinced
you are mad. But 1 day in Florence is better than none—
provided you rise with the roosters and move with steely discipline
and stamina, to make the most of it. This “greatest hits” itinerary
begins with the highlights of the Uffizi, the most rewarding and time
consuming stop. After lunch in Piazza della Signoria, you’ll take in
the city’s majestic ecclesiastical complex: the Duomo, the Baptistery,
and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Then you’ll round out the day with a trek to
see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia—a mandatory stop—
followed by a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio and a Tuscan meal in
an authentic buca (cellar). START: Take bus B or 23 to the Uffizi.