Casa Buonarroti, more than just a museum, is like stepping into Michelangelo's living room, albeit a bit more grandiose than your average living space. This house-turned-museum, once home to the Renaissance titan himself, now showcases his early works, including the famed Madonna of the Stairs and Battle of the Centaurs, revealing the seeds of genius sown in his youth. It's an intimate glance into the artist's beginnings, personal life, and his lesser-known but equally breathtaking sketches and sculptures.

Autumn brings a golden hue to Florence, making it the perfect season to wander through the rooms of Casa Buonarroti, where the warm light complements the marble coolness of Michelangelo's creations. There's a small fee to enter this historical haven, but getting up close and personal with the master's early musings? That's a steal.