Florence by Campervan: Campsites, Parking and City Sights

Quick summary: On a campervan trip, Florence is a city to explore on foot. The historic center is a ZTL, closed to most traffic, so stay at a campsite on the city’s edge, such as the one on the hillside near Piazzale Michelangelo, and walk or take the bus in. The Duomo, Uffizi, Accademia, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Vecchio are all within a short walk of each other, and the Oltrarno across the river is full of artisan workshops.

At a glance
Center	ZTL; walk or take the bus
Landmarks	Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio
Museums	Uffizi, Accademia, Pitti Palace
Views	Piazzale Michelangelo
Parking	Garages outside the ZTL
Tours	Duomo tours, Uffizi Gallery tours

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What should you see in Florence?

Sight	Tours
Duomo and Brunelleschi’s dome	Duomo tours, Dome climb tours
Baptistery and Campanile	Baptistery tours, Campanile tours
Uffizi Gallery	Uffizi Gallery tours
Michelangelo’s David	Accademia Gallery tours
Palazzo Vecchio	Palazzo Vecchio tours
Ponte Vecchio	Ponte Vecchio tours
Pitti Palace and Boboli	Pitti Palace tours
Santa Croce	Santa Croce tours
Santa Maria Novella	Santa Maria Novella tours

Where can an RV park when visiting Florence?

At your campsite, ideally. If you drive in, use garages outside the ZTL, such as those near the main station, Fortezza da Basso and Porta al Prato, and check height limits.

Where can you stay?

At campsites on the edge of the city, including the hillside site near Piazzale Michelangelo and one in Sesto Fiorentino.

What else is there to do?

Explore the Oltrarno, learn about the Medici, browse food markets, or catch a classical concert or sunset tour.

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