Don't even try the walk-up line unless you enjoy baking in the Tuscan sun for three hours. Book a skip-the-line ticket weeks out or snag a small-group tour to actually learn about the marble mechanics. Speed-walk past the unfinished Prisoners to claim a spot in the rotunda before the tour buses flood the room. The scale of the statue is genuinely jarring in person. Budget 60 minutes max, then go find better espresso elsewhere.
Get lost in the vibrant, narrow alleys of the UNESCO-listed city center. · Learn the secrets of the perfect Neapolitan pie from a local pizzaiolo.
