"Beautiful Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo One of the best views of Florence can be savored from the Piazzale Michelangelo, a short walk across the Arno River from downtown Florence . For a fun afternoon head to the square and enjoy an enchanting panorama of the city, followed by a relaxing alfresco lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. The Piazzale Michelangelo is also worth a visit at night to get a very different glimpse of Florence. The lights of the Duomo and the buildings surrounding it make for a magical nighttime scene."