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Florence : The Best of the Rest

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1. The Churches

Florence’s major churches are covered fully on and the cathedral on (see The Duomo Group, Florence).
2. Museo Archeologico

Etruscan artifacts include a silver Antioch amphora, wooden Hittite chariot and the Roman bronze Idolino .
3. Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

A must-see in this Medici palace of 1444 are the chapel’s 360-degree frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli.
4. Casa Buonarroti

Michelangelo’s nephew’s house. Carvings by the master are on display.
5. Spedale degli Innocenti

Brunelleschi’s portico is studded with terracotta foundlings by Andrea della Robbia. The Pinacoteca inside houses paintings by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio.
6. Museo Horne

This Englishman’s private collection includes works by Giotto and Beccafumi.
7. Piazzale Michelangelo

Sweeping, postcard-ready panoramas of Florence.
8. Cenacolo di Sant’Apollonia

Andrea del Castagno’s dramatic 1450 Last Supper . Note the turbulent marble panel behind the heads of Jesus and Judas.
9. Museo Stibbert

Wacky museum renowned for its armour collections.
10. Casa di Dante

Though a neighbour, Dante didn’t live here, but the house is filled with documents recreating medieval Florence. His beloved Beatrice is buried in the tiny church across the street.