Piazzale Michelangelo

One of the best views in Florence, Italy, if not the best. Hands down. You get an entire view of the city with the Duomo right in the middle and let me tell you, Florence is incredibly beautiful. But I’m not going to go off on an tangent about how much I love Florence because that could go on for quite a while.
ANYWAY, don’t be deterred by the long walk up the hill, even if it’s summer. Florence is HOT in the summer, in the high 90s, but this view is worth the long walk and blazing temperatures. I recommend going in the early evening when it is still light out, but is starting to cool down a bit.
Come with some friends and bring a bottle of wine or even come by yourself. It’s amazing either way. I wish I had been able to go a few more times during my month in Florence.
This is a spot that should not be missed when in Florence. I still think about Florence and spending time at Piazzle Michelangelo. It is one of my fondest memories from my trip there.

Bei einem Florenzbesuch absolute Pflicht!
Von hier hat man eine unglaubliche Sicht über die gesamte Stadt. Ein Besuch lohnt vor allem auch bei Nacht, wenn die Stadt so imposant beleuchtet ist.

This is a must stop, we happened to come across it by accident and boy are we glad we did. You’ll see a breathtaking view of the entire city and all of its main attractions. There were plenty of parking spots, so that wasn’t an issue. Be sure to try and take a panoramic picture, you won’t regret it.
There were also some small kiosk venders if you’re looking for a snack or drink.

Great view of the city. A spectacular view of historical buildings and statues.
Sunset view is better than daytime here. Italy can get pretty hot so make sure you bring water and put on some sunscreen.

Heaven here on earth is Florence city views on a hazy holiday weekend in May!
One of the highlights of my holiday to Florence was waking the road from town and then climbing the gazillion steps and then emerging into Pizzale Michelangelo and seeing the city of Florence and the vistas of Tuscany spread out in front of me.
There was a classical musician playing some beautiful tunes, and so that added to the enchanting air. The day we visited, there was actually a gelato festival happening, so we grabbed a cone and then just walked around, checking out the nude statue of a gentleman not unlike the famous David, eavesdropping on other conversation, and generally just admiring the view, which changed from each location around the square.
I would def recommend visiting here, and the walk to get here makes you appreciate the beauty even more!
Also one tip — walk a bit more and go to the nearby Basilica di San Miniato al Monte as you get another view of Florence and the church shop has beautiful soaps and perfumes, hand made by the nuns in the traditional manner.

You want spectacular views? Do it. You don’t like an incline trek? Suck it up. I honestly feel like this is the #1 must thing to do while in Florence. My old coworker suggested us checking out the Piazzale at sunset. However, after reading the Unilocal and thinking that because we would just be using our iPhone6 cameras, that to get the best photos we would have to do it during the day. Yes hubby was sarcastically saying to remind him to thank my old coworker for suggesting Piazzale on the trek up, but was astounded at the awesome views.
The views are gorgeous and some of the photos I took look fake just because it’s so breathtaking. You’ll get views of the bridges, the tower, and the many churches. There’s also a part where you can scribble your name and date. There’s some eateries here, but we all know it’s more for convenience. I believe to use the restrooms too is an extra charge. As with almost anywhere there’s vendors selling things at the top, and you have a copy of the David statue here as well.
A must in Florence.

Came here with my mom and cousin, who acted as our tour guide since she lives in Florence. Arrived at sunset and stayed for nearly an hour and a half just soaking in all of the views and snacking. It seems to be better to visit at night during the summer, since it’s not as hot. Breathtaking views of the city, with key buildings in sight. There was someone performing with an acoustic guitar and singing, providing a quaint little concert for many people sitting on the steps. Seems like a wonderful place to just hang out for tourists and locals. The curvy walk downhill also provides great views of the city.

This is the spot to catch the sunset over the Ponte Vecchio on the steps.
Walk up, up, up stairs and more flights of stairs and burn off that pizza and gelato, or buy more at the top ;) to witness the sun setting over Florence and the star Ponte Vecchio.
There was live music a man and his guitar singing English catchy songs like ’ Imagine’ by John Lennon, the ‘Friend’s’ theme song, trying to make some euros in his open guitar case, and sell his CDs.
He made a great experience, but I wish he sang in his native Italian language.
As the sun setting time comes closer, more and more people will show up, with beer or wine, maybe smoking cigarettes, maybe kicking you by mistake, or elbowing you because they were taking a ‘selfie’.
Witnessed a few wedding photos being taken here. It’s crowd watching as much as it is the view.
An orange glow came over the town, a glow over the river. The sun disappeared over the mountains, as did everyone scatter. Time for dinner
Walking down the steps there were men selling purses and scarves on the ground on an open blanket. Trying to make $$ off the books.

Wow what a lovely walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo and then WOW WOW WOW what a beautiful view you get over Florence.
This is a must when visiting Florence and I can honestly say one of the best views across a city I have had.
There is a café up the top for a drink on a hot day (most of summer!) and a lovely 180 view which also includes the mountains.

What a beautiful spot. My family and I only had one night in Florence. We stayed near Santa Croce and the Piazzale was a sweet 15 minute walk from our place. On a warm summer evening, we walked over a bridge, through a bustling area with a lot of restaurants, and up a lot of steps uphill.
We were surprised how bustling it was here! On the left there were college kids drinking and laughing around some steps overlooking the city. Then there are the many tourists taking panoramics from left to right. And the view was perfection.
Whether you’re a tourist looking for the best photo ops, a study abroad student looking for a place to chill with your new friends, or an expat looking for somewhere to ponder about the cultural differences between countries you’ve visited, this is a great place to do all the above and more.
Don’t worry about coming too late, this is meant to be a late night getaway. ;)

Talk about a lower body workout… Although it’s a painful trek to the top of the hill, it’s definitely worth it. Especially if you’re trying to burn off some of that scrumptious food you’ve been stuffing your face with. Yes, I’m talking about the 3^rd gelato you just had when it’s not even 4pm… Well, that breathtaking view you’ve always seen can now be yours. No lenses, no filters. Just your naked eyes and one helluva view. Breathe it all in, and be prepared to battle selfie hogs for a spot up front. To avoid the crowd up top, you can take the stairs down to another section for nice selfies/​panoramic shots. There’s also a restaurant/​café, along with a conveniently located public bathroom.

Be prepared for a crowd and a long walk up multiple flights of stairs. That being said, the view of florence as the sun sets is indescribable and worth every second of the journey.

Be prepared for many uneven and broken steps but the view is amazing! I loved being there as the sun sets over the city! Don’t forget your camera!

Geile Aussicht über Florenz, man kann auf den Treppen sitzen und einen Wein trinken und den Blick über diese schöné Stadt genießen. Unbedingt hin!

Certainly a must visit if you are in Florence. The climb up the hill is not too bad and the view is very much worth it. I would highly recommend packing a snack/​picnic as you will not find many spots to eat/​drink up top. I would also suggest walking down (or up) Erta Canina either en route to Piazzale Michelangelo or while returning from it.
Overall, the fact it is not as crowded as every other major interaction should be enough to convince you. Visit on a sunny day and take someone you like!

Es bellisima se puede admirar Firenze desde arriba, una vista increible, es para quedarse una tarde admirando ese hermoso paisaje

A great spot to spot out the whole city of Florence. Lots of tourist vendors here. This place also has Free Parking! We parked our cars here and walked into the city which is about 15 minutes.

Get here in time for sunset! You can see an amazing panoramic view of Florence of the transition from day into night. As the city lights up, you’ll be glad you took that mini-​hike to get up here. The view will leave you speechless!
It’s not far from Ponte Vecchio, which is a spot I’m sure you’re already planning to visit, so make the extra trip to visit this landmark. Don’t miss out on coming here, it’s definitely worth the extra walk :)

THE highlight of my short day in Florence — that’s saying a lot because I loved pretty much EVERYTHING about Florence.
There are plenty of signs to direct you. It’s a little bit of a hike to get up here but as everyone else has said — it’s totally worth it. The view is simply breathtaking.
When I went, there was a guy playing the guitar/​singing some romantic/​chill music in the background. God bless him. It created the perfect ambiance for… (see tips below). I did not want to leave. I wanted to set up camp there and wake up to that beautiful view everyday.
TIPS:
— Come at twilight for flattering selfie lighting
— Maybe it’s just me. but I would love to get proposed here o_​O

When in Florence, you will be doing a lot of walking. Come ready with your best walking shoes. But you will love every minute of it. Whether it is walking on narrow cobblestone streets or along the bridge. Florence is a fairly small city and can be easily explored in a matter of two days.
After seeing your fair share of the city, make sure to come to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a grand view of the beauty that is Firenze from an altitude. Come around sunset and you will always remember how magnificent the medieval city looked, splashed in the light of the golden rays.
I don’t believe any season is off season in Italy especially in renowned cities like Rome, Florence and Venice. We went during the ‘presumed off-​season’ and there were plenty of tourists. I was still glad it was not summer because walking up the hill to Piazzale Michelangelo, I would be drenched in sweat. And them selfies don’t look good with your makeup ruined, ya know me ;)

Best view of Florence, hands down. There’s lots I can say here but if you’re in the city this is 100% worth the hike.

If you want a complete view of the city of Florence, (Piazzale) Michelangelo is your guy.
I’m sure it’s beautiful at all times of the day but if you go at sunrise, it’s breathtaking. And yes, I’m aware of how cliché and corny that sounds, but it really is. There’s no other word to describe it. Plus, if you go at sunrise, you pretty much get the whole place to yourself. I can only imagine how packed it would be at sunset.
Also, if you’re thinking — ‘I already saw Florence from the cupola and/​or campanile… I can skip this’, you are WRONG.
Sure, those two views are nice, since they’re in the center of it all. But this is completely different. Since it’s almost on the outskirts of Florence, you get to see everything! It is a little further from the city so you could take the bus. Otherwise, it’s about a 20 minute walk from the city center, which I don’t think was too bad.
Tip — if you love buying useless junk like I do, there’s a vendor that has souvenir cart set up right after sunrise. It’s also considerably cheaper than the souvenirs you would find elsewhere int the city, including the San Lorenzo Markets (which wasn’t even really THAT cheap).
Bottom line — DON’T MISS THIS!

If you want beautiful views of Florence for that Kodak moment, this is where you want to go. I have only been here during the day, but I did have a number of students that made the trek to watch the sunset and also to see the city at night. On my trek, we took a «roundabout» way which did include some fairly steep hikes through some neighborhoods. However, it is nice to get out of the touristy bits of Florence and just have a peaceful wander.
When you get to the top, some cheesy souvenirs can be purchased as well as some refreshing gelato :). Besides the spectacular views, it isn’t far from other sites like San Miniato al Monte (beautiful church and even more spectacular views) as well Fort Belvedere and Boboli Gardens. It is a fantastic day out!

Sehr geil !!
Bester Blick über Florenz

Der Aufstieg lohnt! Man kann hier sehr schöné Panoramabilder schießen.

Der Aufszieg zur Piazzale Michelangelo herauf lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. Sonnenuntergang und ein Bierchen: super!
Außerdem ist die Stimmung der Leute da oben auch ganz nett!

Die Aussicht lohnt sich, da Florenz so eng verbaut ist, dass man nie weit blicken kann. Am besten in der Abenddämmerung hinfahren. Dann sind die Farben schön.
Außerdem steht da eine Kopie des David von Michelangelo und die Figuren der Medicigräber. Da sieht man die Figuren alle auf einmal, ohne ins Museum zu gehen gratis!

Ein Besuch bietet sich zum Beginn der Reise an, da die Piazzale einen wunderschönen Überblick über die Stadt gibt und zum Ende, um sich von Oben nochmals an aller zu erinnern, was man in dem begehbaren Gesamtkunstwerk Florenz alles erlebt und gesehen hat. Dazu wir eine Kupferkopie des David geboten, der als Wächter der Republik über seiner Stadt steht (die Gipskopie auf der Piazza della Signorina ist besser).
Hinterher bietet sich ein Besuch in der Kirche des San Miniato an (der soll angeblich mit den Kopf unter dem Arm nach seiner Hinrichtung noch durch die Gegend gelaufen sein).Als Rückweg empfehle ich dann die Via del Erta Canina. Die Hundesteige war früher der Zugang der Händler mit Ihren Eselskarren, und die Hunde haben immer hinterher gekläfft

la plus belle vue sur le Florence historique.
évidemment, c’est bondé de touristes. la place est gigantesque donc les cars de tourisme y affluent. ça vaut la peine d’attendre pour prendre la photo souvenir…
à noter que, derrière la statue de Michel Ange, se situe le restaurant le plus cher de Florence (un peu comme La Tour d’Argent à Paris).
pour les bourses moins pleines, il y a une sorte de bistrot pour touristes assoiffés voire affamés où on vous fait payer la cannette de Coca ou d’Orangina ou d’autre chose au prix de l’once d’or donc soyez prévoyants et achetez boissons voire sandwichs en centre-​ville (au Mercato Centrale par exemple).
vous pouvez redescendre de la place à pied par les jardins en terrasse qui vous amènent au pied de l’Arno (à peu près 45 mns en prenant son temps) ou poursuivre à pied par la Viale Galileo jusque l’Eglise San Miniato al Monte où il vous faudra monter des marches pour avoir une deuxième vvue de Florence encore plus splendide (tout se mérite).
dernière chose, vous pouvez prendre un bus orange piazzale Michel Angelo qui vous fera faire le tour de Florence en dehors des remparts (la formule ticket 3, 5 ou 7 jours s’achète près de la gare centrale).

Genial el mirador, una gran vista desde allí. Un buen sitio que si van a Firenze debéis pasar. Porque a parte del mirador podéis contemplar la estatua de Miguel Ángel.
Allí están los típicos miradores, con unos prismáticos para ver los edificios mas de cerca.
Eso si, el lugar este está también lleno de giris que te seducen para que le compres algún articulo unos mas caros y otros mas baratos.
Si alguna vez vais está el hombre que regala llaveros con suerte, solo a los españoles… Por que le caemos bien.
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plaza Miguel Ángel. Esta plaza dedicada al artista es el mirador más famoso sobre la ciudad de Florencia. Está en lo alto de una colina al sur de la ciudad, desde donde se puede contemplar el curso del río Arno y su paso por la ciudad. Desde lo alto se contempla perfectamente el Ponte Vecchio, el Duomo, el Palazio Vecchio, la Santa Croce y demás maravillas de Florencia. Visita obligada para el turista. En la plaza se puede observar una copia de la estatua del David de Miguel Ángel.

Die Piazzale Michelangiolo ist der wohl bekannteste Aussichtspunkt der Stadt, von dem aus man einen wunderschönen Panoramablick über ganz Florenz und die toskanischen Berge im Hintergrund hat. Von der Ponte Vecchio aus kann man zu Fuß hochsteigen oder alternativ mit dem Linienbus fahren, der direkt an der Piazzale hält.
Es gibt dort auch viele kleine Stände mit allen möglichen Souvenirs, die aber meist zu überteuerten Preisen angeboten werden. Die Piazza ist übrigens nach der Statue von Michelangelo in ihrer Mitte benannt.

Ein wundervoller Platz mit einem herrlichen Blick auf Florenz. Hinfahren und genießen!