Florence

Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance,

its medieval city centre makes the visitor back a few centuries in time. The historical impact of the city is very large, had an important role in the cultural development of Italy and Europe with its galleries, museums and fabulous treasures. The heart of Florence is its Duomo (cathedral) dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore, a masterpiece of Gothic style with a huge dome and frescoes painted by the best artists of Italy. Beside the cathedral is the Baptistery of classic style with bronze doors and covered with marble. Hotels in Florence

The Renaissance in Florence was dominated by the Medici family and the works that sponsored. The Uffizi Gallery was built to house the art collection of the Medici. Later the Pitti Palace also housed part of the collection and there is still the Academy Gallery where the monumental sculpture of David, a work of Michelangelo. In the stunning Piazza della Signoria is a replica of the statue in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, one of the most important of Florence. In the magnificent cathedral there are two very rich and beautiful churches, the Santa Croce Church and Santa Maria Novella Church. The Ponte Vecchio crossing the Arno River is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, was the first bridge in Florence on his board and has several stores in particular goldsmiths. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with breathtaking views and many important monuments in the history and culture of Italy.

Main Palaces in Florence: Palazzo Vecchio; Palazzo Pitti; Palazzo Strozzi; Palazzo Davanzati; Palazzo Rucellai; Palazzo Gondi; Palazzo Antinori; Palazzo Medici Ricardi; Palazzo Corsini;

Main Churches in Florence: Duomo (Cathedral); Santa Croce Church; Santa Maria Novella Church; San Miniato al Monte Church; Santa Felicita Church; Santo Spirito Church; Santa Maria dei Carmine Church; Orsanmichelle Church; Santa Trinita Church; Santissima Annunziata Church; Santa Maria Maggiore Church; Ognissanti Church; Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi Church; San Lorenzo Church;

Main Squares in Florence: Piazza della Signoria; Piazzale Michelangelo; Piazza Santa Maria Novella; Piazza della Repubblica; Piazza della Santissima Annunziata; Piazza Santa Croce;

Important places to visit in Florence: Uffizi Gallery; Ponte Vecchio; Accademia Gallery; Museo della Antica Casa Fiorentina; Museo Marino Marini; Museo Nazionale del Bargello; Museo Bardini; Museo Archaeologico; Museo Andrea del Sarto; Fondacione Horne; Museo dell’Opera del Duomo; Giotto’s Tower; Boboli Gardens;

FAQ about Florence

Maps of Florence

Restaurants in Florence

• Ricatoni’s Italian Grill
• Odette
• Papa’s Italian Restaurant
• Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
• Lil Capone’s Bar and Grill
• Piada Italian Street Food
• The Pie Factory
• Fazoli’s
• Stefano’s Pizza Restaurant

Transports in Florence

Amerigo Vespucci Florence International Airport (FLR) – There are flights to/from many European cities.

Vola by bus is the airport bus service that connects the airport and the city centre. The ticket costs 5€. By taxi the journey costs about 25€.

By train – The main train station of Florence is Santa Maria Novella. There are train connections to/from Milan, Rome, Venice, Pisa and many other cities.

Firenze Card

Firenze Card is available for 72 hours and allows free entrance in 33 museums and free use of public transports. It costs 50€. More information here.

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