Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
367K
Population
102 km2
Area
284 Mbps
Internet
50m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
FLR (5km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Florence is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, with 362,353 inhabitants as of 2025. It is also the capital of the the eponymous metropolitan province, which counts 989,460 inhabitants.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Tuscany
Region
Europe
Population
367K
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
50 m
Airport
FLR
GPS
43.78, 11.25
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
15,075 points of interest mapped in Florence — 147 per km2
Tech
284 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
FLR airport just 5 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
15,075 total POIs 147.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,168
Cafes
514
Bars
422
Fast Food
233
Shopping
Supermarkets
125
Convenience
107
Shopping Malls
19
Healthcare
Hospitals
35
Clinics
58
Pharmacies
176
Education
Schools
295
Universities
74
Libraries
321
Recreation
Parks
1,040
Playgrounds
153
Sports
1,059
Cinemas
30
Museums
135
Theatres
41
Transport
Bus Stops
2,666
Train Stations
104
Fuel Stations
195
Services
Banks
190
ATMs
74
Post Offices
73
Police
63
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
284 Mbps
Download
173 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
31,366
Tests
11,027
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
8°
J
9°
F
12°
M
17°
A
21°
M
24°
J
26°
J
24°
A
21°
S
17°
O
12°
N
9°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 16.6 C Range: 7.6 - 25.5 C Rain: 1,196 mm/year Sunshine: 3,265 h/year
CITY SCORES
98.5
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
53.1
Overall
AIRPORT
FLR
Florence Airport, Peretola
5 km from center
Very close — ~8 min ride
FUN FACTS
Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, with 362,353 inhabitants as of 2025.
It is also the capital of the the eponymous metropolitan province, which counts 989,460 inhabitants.
Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era.
It is considered by many academics to have been the birthplace of the Renaissance, becoming a major artistic, cultural, commercial, political, economic and financial center.
From 1865 to 1871 the city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Florence known for?
Florence is a city in Tuscany. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Florence?
Florence has an average download speed of 284 Mbps and upload speed of 173 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Florence?
Florence has an average year-round temperature of approximately 16.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Florence?
Florence is served by FLR (Florence Airport, Peretola), approximately 5 km from the city center.
What is the population of Florence?
The population of Florence is approximately 367K.
What infrastructure does Florence have?
Florence has 15,075 mapped points of interest, including 1,168 restaurants, 35 hospitals, 295 schools.
What country is Florence in?
Florence is located in Tuscany.
