Firenze, Florence

Scores

Safety by day 7.8/10, at night 7.4/10.

About Toscana

Occupying the absolute historic heart of Florence near Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi, this area is defined by Renaissance palazzi, narrow stone lanes, and lively pedestrian flow. Street performers, international tourists, and museum-goers fill the daytime, giving way in the evening to outdoor dining, strolling visitors, and a polished, historic urban ambiance.

Good for

• first-time visitors
• culture lovers
• foodies
• couples
• solo travelers

Less suited to

• drivers
• quiet seekers

Watch out for

• Opportunistic pickpockets target pedestrians in dense tourist crowds around Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and museum queues.
• Street scam artists frequently operate around major plazas, attempting distraction tactics such as pushing unsolicited friendship bracelets or setting up three-card monte games.

Sources

• Italy Country Security Report
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2023)

Getting around

• Condotta Bus, 50 m
• Canto alla Quarconia Bus, 140 m
• Porta Rossa Bus, 140 m
• Orsanmichele Bus, 150 m
• Galleria degli Uffizi Bus, 170 m

0 km to the city center (Firenze).