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Verbringen Sie weniger Zeit damit, an diesen Unter-dem-Radar-Attraktionen in der Schlange zu stehen, und entdecken Sie unterwegs einige unerwartete Überraschungen.

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Madigan Talmage-Bowers is a writer based in Denver, Colorado. She has also lived in Italy, San Francisco, and New York City, where she studied media theory at the New School. She loves introducing her kids to ancient history, local art, hiking trails, and new foods on adventures around the globe.

While Florence’s medieval center offers a welcome break from the modern world, the city's museums and Renaissance palaces draw 21st-century crowds. Spend less time waiting in line at these under-the-radar attractions, and discover some unexpected surprises along the way.

Visit the Museo del Bargello

A man enjoys the courtyard of the Museo del Bargello in Florence in Italy.
Courtyard in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello.Bildquelle: Anna Pakutina / Shutterstock

Have a culture day.

Instead of jockeying for prime viewing positions at the Accademia or Uffizi with everyone else, get your sculpture fix at this lesser-known Palazzo del Podesta, a treasure trove of Renaissance art. You won't feel rushed while browsing galleries that exhibit works by the likes of Michelangelo and Donatello.

Skip the line at the Palazzo Strozzi

A traveler explores the arches of an inner courtyard of the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence in Italy.
Inner courtyard of the Palazzo Strozzi.Bildquelle: ColorMaker / Shutterstock

Check out a grand stone palace.

See what's on at this reimagined Medici palace, which hosts exhibitions that range from classical music, live theater, Renaissance retrospectives, and contemporary art shows. The building itself is a work of art, and there’s rarely a line to get in.

Enjoy the view from Villa Bardini

Statues by a gate with views of Florence in the background at Villa Bardini.
Two statues in the gardens of Villa Bardini.Bildquelle: Elena.Katkova / Shutterstock

Relax in a peaceful Florence garden.

The gardens of this medieval villa provide green space to relax in a mostly stone city. Views from here rival those of the popular Piazzale Michelangelo, but you're likely to share the space with only a few other visitors. Plus, the same admission ticket grants you access to the neighboring Boboli Gardens behind Palazzo Pitti.

Discover the secrets of Basilica di Santo Spirito

A sunny courtyard at Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence in Italy.
Facade view of the Santo Spirito church in Florence.Bildquelle: REDMASON / Shutterstock

Head inside a stunning church.

Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior of this church, which was built by Brunelleschi of Duomo fame. Basilica di Santo Spirito is adorned with priceless frescoes and altarpieces, including an early crucifix by Michelangelo. It's a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio but nestled in the quieter Oltrarno district, home to fewer crowds.

Learn the history of San Gimignano

The Tuscan town of San Gimignano outside Florence on a sunny day in Italy.
Panoramic view of famous Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano.Bildquelle: canadastock / Shutterstock

Head through the Tuscan countryside to a beautiful medieval town.

Escape the city altogether on a day trip to the Tuscan countryside, which typically stop at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed hill town of San Gimignano. Get lost in a maze of medieval streets or climb more than 200 steps for view of Tuscany’s Elsa Valley.

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