Florence Travel Information

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   Florence Travel Information

Florence is Italy's foremost Renaissance city.  It is the home of Dante, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Machiavelli and the Medici.  Florence offers awesome sights from incredible museums, marble basilicas, ancient churches, breathtaking architecture to famous sculptures by Michelangelo, offering travelers a wealth of iconic attractions to explore.  The city has so much art and history that it can be overwhelming.   As beautiful and remarkable as Florence is most of the year, it can get hot and crowded in the summertime.  The best time to travel to Florence is in the Fall and Spring when the tourist season dies down and there is still great weather.

   Top Things To Do In Florence

There is so much to experience and explore during a visit to Florence, Italy.  You will discover some of the city’s main historical attractions and cultural important landmark and sites in Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Nearby is Piazza San Lorenzo where you can tour the Church of San Lorenzo, shop the lively market of San Lorenzo or stop by one of the many indoor and outdoor leather Markets.  Spend an afternoon looking at Italian paintings at the popular Uffizi Gallery and sculptures at the Bargello.  You will also want to see Michelangelo's famous statue of "David" at the Galleria Accademia.  Wander some of the oldest streets in the city until you reach the Arno River, cross the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, and experience the "newest" area of Florence, the trendy Oltrarno where there are some great restaurants.  Be sure to set aside time to see the vast and varied art collection housed in the Pitti Palace. 

Spend a day at the Boboli Gardens or climb the hill to the church of San Miniato al Monte to experience an enchanting view of Florence. Located South Banks of the River Arno is the Piazzale Michelangelo sitting on a hill over the Boboli Gardens and the Palazzo Pitti. For foodies, enjoying a delicious meal and excellent wine is never difficult in Florence!  Just walk or drive through any street in Florence and select a Trattoria or Enoteca in Florence that is busy and seems appealing and you'll surely enjoy a delicious meal!  One of the best things about Florence is its Gelato.  Be sure to leave a little room after your delicious meal for some Gelato.  You can always walk it off the next day as you enjoy the beauty of this magnificent city. Consider driving out to the Chianti Wine Region to take an Italian cooking class from one of the local chefs.