After nearly a month in Florence I have come to realize it is not nearly enough time to take it all in. The city is a gem, once the seat of one of the most powerful families in Europe, the Medicis, it boasts culture, refinement, and it is home to the great artists of the Renaissance and their teachers.

Most people visiting Florence might do so for only a day or two, but if you can stay longer, do. If you're crunched for time, my not-to-miss suggestions are: