{"id":2495,"date":"2017-03-20T12:56:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T16:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2025-04-07T06:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T10:53:03","slug":"budget-friendly-activities-apartments-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/budget-friendly-activities-apartments-florence.html","title":{"rendered":"Budget Friendly Activities & Apartments in Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Florence is a great place to maximize your time and your budget. The art is astounding, the food delicious and the relatively compact size of the historic center\u00a0lets you pack a lot of sightseeing, eating and enjoyment while savoring many breathtaking sites. And,\u00a0with careful planning you can stretch your budget with many\u00a0rich, yet modestly-priced, experiences.<\/p>\n

Save on Museum Admission Prices<\/h2>\n

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The noble families of Florence \u2013 in particular the Medici\u2019s \u2013 were known for their patronage of the arts. A rich tradition of art appreciation lives on in the city\u2019s many museums, making them the first stop for many travelers. That said, ticket prices add up.<\/p>\n

The good news? There is a plethora of ways to enjoy the art of Florence without buying a single ticket because so much\u00a0art is on public display.<\/p>\n

Start in\u00a0the Piazza della Signoria\u00a0<\/a>that is home to a glorious collection of outdoor sculpture. Among them is a replica of Michelangelo\u2019s David<\/em> \u2013- number one sculpture on any art-connoisseur\u2019s list \u2013- \u00a0in the location it was commissioned for and Giambologna\u2019s Rape of the Sabine Woman <\/em>betwixt the Medici Lions<\/em>. Enjoy how they come to life in the fresh air.<\/p>\n

Save on museum entrance fees on certain days during the year, first Sundays, night of April 30th before May 1st holiday, Women’s Day on March 8th. There are often discounts for people variously over 60 or 70 years, ask. \u00a0Here is a summary,<\/a> but always check.<\/p>\n

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Free Meal with an Aperitivo<\/h2>\n

Refuel at a cafe for a coffee or aperitivo, rest your feet and enjoy people watching. Favorite stops are the cafes that line Piazza della Repubblica, the cafe on the roof of the Rinascente Department store, or any of the many wine bars that offer a hearty\u00a0cocktail hour appetizer buffet for the price of a glass of wine.\u00a0No need to buy dinner!\u00a0We enjoy\u00a0the happy hour buffet\u00a0at Tamero’ Pasta Bar on Piazza Santo Spirito. Or try Gallery Cocktail Bar on Via dei Benci near Piazza Santa Croce.<\/p>\n

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Architecture on Display for All to See<\/h2>\n

No charge at all to see most of all the wonderful architecture<\/a>\u00a0proudly displayed by Florentine merchants and nobility from medieval times through the Renaissance and Baroque. We really like the Rick Steves audio tours<\/a> (also free).<\/p>\n

Best Free View<\/h2>\n

Walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo\u00a0for a view of Florence that will fill your heart. The city is pretty much as it was during the times of the Medici, few\u00a0modern buildings so you can pick out your favorite sights.<\/p>\n

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Stretch Your Budget: Affordable Italy Perfect\u00a0Apartments<\/h2>\n

Here is a sampling\u00a0of some our best value apartments, all in excellent historic Florence center locations.<\/p>\n

1 Bedroom Apartments<\/h3>\n