Florence Photos -- National Geographic's Ultimate City Guides

Ponte Vecchio
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
Eyes on the prize: A visitor looks out over Florence's Arno River near a city icon, the Ponte Vecchio.
Vista
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
A vista of Florence encompasses the covered Ponte Vecchio bridge and the city's historic center.
Old Town
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
Visiting nuns take in some of the many sights in Florence's old town.
Perini Delicatessen
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
Hamming it up, a vendor plays to an audience at the Perini delicatessen in Florence's San Lorenzo Market.
Sculler
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
A sculler enjoys a slow row past Florence's centuries-old buildings on the Arno River.
Renaissance Florence
Photograph by Atlantide/Corbis
The towers and domes of Renaissance Florence form a time-honored vista from the gardens of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte.
Easter Pageant
Photograph by Guido Cozzi/Atlantide/Coribs
Celebrating Florence's annual Easter pageant, a reenactor brandishes a medieval-style banner as he passes the cathedral in a tradition dating to the Crusades.
Piazza della Signoria
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
A carriage driver takes five in Piazza della Signoria, which features a copy of Michelangelo's renowned "David" statue.
Caffé Giacosa
Photograph by Andrea Pistolesi/TIPS Images
Birthplace of an Italian specialty: Florence's Caffé Giacosa is where the Negroni cocktail was concocted—and where it is still served today.
Aerial City View
Photograph by Stefano Amantini/Atlantide/Corbis
Florence in all its glory: An aerial city view takes in the domed cathedral, city hall, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio.