Florence - 18 stops - par 54
Firenze is the setting for this round, with the map following the real city and the ball rolling across its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, ending at landmarks like the Chiesa di San Salvatore al Monte. This 18-hole course covers 10.7 km and uses 26 portals to move the ball across the city. Skip is a local guide who knows these alleys well, even if a few breadcrumbs occasionally distract the view.
The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.
Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.
Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.
Located in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Porta Romana is a city gate and architectural landmark. It was the southernmost gate in the 13th-century walls of the Oltrarno section of the city. While the majority of the defensive walls of Florence were razed in the 19th century, this gate remains. You can access it from the north via Via Romana, Via de' Serragli, and Viale Francesco Petrarca. The structure had an inception in 1328. I've noticed it's a great spot to pause and imagine the old city boundaries.
You will find La Specola in Florence, central Italy, situated right next to the Pitti Palace. It is a museum, archives, and a natural history museum. Founded in 1775, the site is designated as Italian national heritage. While you explore the collections, you can pick out the area where an astronomical observatory was founded in 1790. It is a busy spot for visitors, with 28,768 people coming through every year. I usually keep an eye on the crowds from the rooftops.
You will first notice the imposing walls of the Forte di Belvedere, a fortification in Florence, Italy. It is an Italian national heritage site that serves as both a fortress and a museum. The inception of the site was in 1590, and it was designed by the architect Bernardo Buontalenti. It is also known as Fortezza di Santa Maria in San Giorgio del Belvedere. I find the views from these heights are some of the best in the city, and the architecture is quite something to see up close.
You will first notice a long, elevated enclosed passageway stretching across the city. This is the Corridoio Vasariano, a 16th-century museum and art collection that is recognized as Italian national heritage. Designed by architect Giorgio Vasari in the Renaissance style, the structure began in 1565. Its primary purpose was to let Duke Cosimo I de' Medici travel between the Palazzo Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti without being seen by the public. I've seen a few fellow birds perch on the ledges here, and it is certainly a unique way to cross town.
Piazza di Santo Spirito is a square. I can show you around this area so you can see the layout of the space for yourself. It is a place where you can stop and observe the city's rhythm. I usually find the best spots to watch the crowds from the ledges.
Let me show you a spot in the city that houses the Giardino delle Scuderie Reali e Edificio delle Pagliere. This site is a museum, a military museum building, and a palazzo museum. It is recognized as Italian national heritage, and the project was started in 2012. You can pick out the distinct character of the buildings as you walk through the grounds. I've seen a few crumbs dropped near the entrance, but the architecture is the real draw here.
You might mistake this for a standalone monument, but the Tower of San Niccolò is actually a city gate and tower. Located in Piazza Giuseppe Poggi within the Oltrarno district of Florence, Tuscany, it served as a portal in the city's former defensive walls. If you are feeling energetic, you can climb the 160 steps to reach the top. I always find the view from the heights much better than the view from the sidewalk, though I usually just fly up there to save my legs.
This is not the city's main cathedral. It is the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte, located in Florence. This site is a minor basilica and an abbey church with an inception in 1018. When you look at the structure, you can pick out a blend of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture. An Olivetan monastery is adjoining the basilica, completing the complex. It is a place of significant religious and architectural history that remains a focal point for those visiting the heights of the city.
Piazzale Michelangiolo is a square that had its inception in 1869. Located in the Oltrarno district, it provides a panoramic view of Florence, Italy. I find it is one of the best places to see the city layout from above. Whether you are visiting the Oltrarno area or just passing through, this square offers a wide perspective of the surrounding landscape. It is a spot where the city opens up before you, allowing you to see the various landmarks that make Florence famous from a single vantage point.
This is not a grand tourist hub, but the Chiesa di Santa Lucia dei Magnoli. It is a Roman Catholic church located on via de'Bardi in the Oltrarno district of Florence, within the region of Tuscany, Italy. The building is designed in the Renaissance architecture style, and its inception was in 1283. When you visit this site, you can see the specific characteristics of the Renaissance style that define the building's structure. It is a significant example of a religious site located within the historic Oltrarno district of the city.
San Leonardo in Arcetri is a Roman Catholic church building located in Florence, Italy. The structure is built in the Romanesque architecture style and is situated on Via di San Leonardo #25. For those navigating the city, the church is located a few hundred meters southeast of the Porta San Giorgio of Florence. It is a site that provides a look at the Romanesque influence within the region, offering a direct example of the religious architecture found in this part of Italy.
You will not find the heavy stone of the city's oldest basilicas here. Instead, this is the Chiesa di San Giorgio alla Costa, a church building designed in the Rococo style. Located in the Oltrarno district of the centre of Florence, the structure is situated on the slope of via Costa San Giorgio. It was designed by the architect Giovanni Battista Foggini. Visitors can see a different side of the city's religious architecture in this specific location, where the building's placement on the hillside defines its presence in the neighborhood.
Located on Via San Niccolò in Florence, Chiesa di San Niccolò Oltrarno is a Roman Catholic church. The building is designed in the Renaissance architecture style and is situated in the region of Tuscany, Italy. Construction of the church was started in 1184. Visitors can see this example of Renaissance architecture while exploring the Oltrarno area of the city. It remains a significant church building in the local community.
Chiesa di San Salvatore al Monte is a church building that was started in 1498. When you look at the exterior and interior, you can pick out the distinct characteristics of the Renaissance architecture style. It is a site of significant historical importance and is officially designated as an Italian national heritage. This status protects the building as a vital piece of the city's architectural record. I recommend taking a moment to observe the lines and proportions that define this specific era of design.
L'Affratellamento is a theatre building. As you walk through the city, you can pick out this specific structure among the other buildings. It is a place dedicated to the performing arts and is a notable example of a theatre building in this area. I've found that the facade makes for a great landmark when you are navigating these streets.
This is a full round of 18 holes through Verona. The map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets, using attractions like the Arena di Verona as the basis for the holes. A total of 10 portals help bridge the 10.1 km walk across the city. Skip is a local guide who knows these pavements well, including exactly which ledges offer the best view of the street. This round follows the real geography of the town to reach each cup.
Venezia is the city for this round, where the map is the actual city and the game is played on its real streets. The holes are built from real attractions, starting with the Basilica di San Marco. This is a full round of 18 holes with a par of 54. The ball covers a walk of 10.2 km and uses 102 portals to move across the water. Skip is a local guide who knows these alleys and canals by heart, even if a few breadcrumbs occasionally go missing.
Torino is the setting for this full round of 18 holes. The map follows the real city layout, using its actual streets for the ball to roll. Landmarks like the Mole Antonelliana form the physical basis for the holes. This 11.6 km walk uses 42 portals to bridge the gaps between districts. Skip knows these corners well, from the grand piazzas to the hidden alleys where the crumbs are best. The total par for the round is 56.
Siena looks different from a rooftop, but the ball stays grounded on the real streets. This full round of 18 holes covers 10 km and uses eight portals to bridge the gaps between the city's edges. Real attractions, like the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, are the foundations for every hole. Skip knows these alleys by heart and can find the best bank shots from a bird's eye view, provided there are no stray crumbs to distract a local guide.
The cup for the final hole is the open expanse of Piazza San Pietro. This full round of 18 holes takes place on the actual streets of Roma, where the map is the real city and the landmarks are the rails and targets. A total walk of 10.8 km connects the course, with 90 portals moving the ball across the city. Skip is a local guide who knows every cobblestone, even the ones where a pigeon might find a stray crumb.
Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.
No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.
Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.