The Renaissance masterpiece offers unparalleled artistic heritage, Tuscan landscapes, and golden light that has inspired filmmakers from Merchant Ivory to James Bond.
Duomo, Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio, and countless masterpieces available for productions celebrating art and history.
The legendary warm light that inspired Renaissance masters provides exceptional cinematography conditions year-round.
Gateway to Chianti vineyards, hilltop villages, and countryside estates for multi-location productions.
From the Renaissance masterpieces of the Duomo to the rolling hills of Chianti, we help you access the perfect locations for your production.
Brunelleschi's dome, Baptistery, and the pedestrian heart of Renaissance Florence.
Artisan workshops, Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and authentic Florentine neighborhood life.
Leather markets, the Franciscan basilica, and traditional Florentine squares.
Medici chapels, historic market, and buzzing local commerce.
Panoramic hilltop viewpoints overlooking the city and Arno valley.
Etruscan hilltop town above Florence with Roman theater and sweeping Tuscan views.
Our local fixers know these Florence locations inside out, helping you navigate permits, logistics, and timing for the best results.
Medieval stone bridge lined with jewelry shops. Florence's most iconic image spanning the Arno River since 1345.
Municipality plus Soprintendenza. Shop owners coordination needed. Night exclusivity possible but expensive.
Florence's cathedral complex: Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's campanile, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti's bronze doors.
Opera del Duomo manages the complex. Piazza: municipality. Interior dome and tower: special authorization required.
Florence's political heart with the medieval fortress-palace, Loggia dei Lanzi sculptures, and copy of Michelangelo's David.
Municipality for piazza. Palazzo Vecchio interior through museum administration.
Renaissance Italian garden behind Palazzo Pitti. Fountains, grottoes, classical sculptures, and panoramic terraces.
MiC authorization through Gallerie degli Uffizi. Accessible with advance booking.
Authentic artisan quarter south of the Arno. Traditional workshops, local trattorias, and Santo Spirito piazza.
Standard municipality permit. Artisan workshop access through individual agreements.
Panoramic terrace with iconic Florence vista - Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Arno valley in one sweeping view.
Municipality permit. Popular sunset spot - arrive early for space.
The famous U-shaped Renaissance courtyard between wings of the Uffizi. Interior museum filming extremely rare.
Gallerie degli Uffizi manages both courtyard and museum. Interior filming exceptionally difficult to obtain.
Rolling Tuscan hills with vineyards, olive groves, and hilltop villages like San Gimignano and Montepulciano.
Individual vineyard/estate agreements. Public roads need minimal permits. Village shoots through local municipalities.
Essential logistics information for planning your Florence production.
5km / 15-25 min
85km / 60-80 min
2 tramway lines connecting airport, station, and Scandicci. T1 passes near Centro.
Crew tip: Tram filming requires GEST authorization. Limited coverage - most Centro Storico is pedestrian.
ATAF buses serve greater Florence. Limited Centro access due to ZTL. Electric minibuses (C1, C2, D) circle Centro.
Crew tip: Electric minibuses useful for location scouting in restricted areas.
White licensed taxis at major piazzas. Fixed rates to airports. SOCOTA and CO.TA.FI are main companies.
Crew tip: 055.4242 or 055.4390 for booking. It Taxi app works in Florence.
Santa Maria Novella station is central. Fast connections to Rome (1.5hr), Milan (2hr), and Venice (2hr).
Crew tip: Regional trains to Tuscan towns (Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa) for multi-location shoots.
Historic center is entirely ZTL (traffic limited zone). Underground parking at Fortezza and Santa Maria Novella. Street parking only outside ZTL walls.
Florence Centro is compact and pedestrian - most landmarks within 15-min walk. Duomo to Ponte Vecchio: 10 min. Centro to Piazzale Michelangelo: 20 min uphill walk or 10 min taxi. Tuscan day trips: Chianti 45 min, Siena 1.5 hr, San Gimignano 1 hr.
Let us handle permits, crew, equipment, and logistics while you focus on capturing the birthplace of the Renaissance.