The plaza is a great place to spend time admiring the David without the crowds at the Gallery. Its situated in a good location with many options for eats, sightseeing and shopping. The only down side is that there is not much seating available.

I was there close to sunset and loved the view. It wasn't too full and the sales guys weren't pushy.

This view is magnificent but be prepared to climb a lot of steep steps for a long time. If we had known we may have taken a taxi.

We walked up to Piazzale Michelangelo, from street level at Saint Nicholas gate. The route up gives wonderful opportunities to stop and take photos of the amazing views of Florence. It also provided the chance to catch your breath!!! The route up is steep, but...More

Don’t miss this beautiful location when you are in Florence. This wide expanse of a square is easily accessed by bus 12 or 13 from S.M. Novella station. The panoramic views of the old town (centro storico) of Florence are amazing! You can see the...More

Lovely view over the citta. Go to San Miniato al Monte for a quick look at Michelangelo’s favorite church.

Great place to watch the sunset. While we rode bikes, I did notice a large parking lot for cars. Street musicians, vendors, and food trucks made it a fun place to visit.