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Endless renaissance art & architecture,great location, beautiful scenery
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Like all must sees, it can be crawling with tourists.
In a nutshell
Hit this city for a couple days, but spend more time in the small towns surrounding it.
260 Reviews The Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence by virtue that the Germans in WWII did not destroy it, crosses the Arno River near the Uffizi Gallery. Today it is lined with gold jewelry shops and is a popular place for tourists. In the center of the bridge is a bust of artist and goldsmith...
Il Duomo - Santa Maria del Fiore
331 Reviews The Florence Cathedral is the centerpiece of the city and has been for centuries. Built with grand ideas, it sat dome-less for nearly 100 years. The builders were sure that someone in the future would have the technological know-how to build the massive dome it required to complete the building. It...
143 Reviews The Palazzo Pitti was originally the home of the Pitti family, who were wealthy bankers in Florence. It was sold to Eleanor of Toledo, wife of Grand Duke Cosimo I Medici, in 1550 and became the home of the ruling family. Today is houses a huge art collection and hosts special exhibitions. In nice...
182 Reviews There are already so many tips for the Uffizi Gallery on here that I hesitate to write yet another one. But I will limit my tip to the great Renaissance paintings that are on display, and even with that there are so many that I will limit it to the important (not necessarily more famous) ones. ...
107 Reviews David! He seems to be everywhere in Florence. David represents the Florentine people – the little warrior that fights the large giant (other larger city-states, Rome, etc.) and comes up victorious. He’s kind of the mascot of Florence. Most people come to Florence with the must-see of seeing...
135 Reviews In the Piazza della Signoria, to the left of the Palazzo Vecchio, is a fountain with Neptune as its center piece. Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, has a face similar to Cosimo I de’ Medici. The fountain was meant to symbol Florence’s dominion over the water. It was created by Bartolomeo Ammannati...
77 Reviews The Piazzale Michelangelo is where you go to get that fantastic view of the city of Florence with views of the Cathedral. It is near the top of the hill on the other side of the Arno River. You can get there by public transportation – look for the #12 or #13 bus which can be picked up by the train...
6 Reviews and 920 Opinions My husband and I stayed at the hotel 4 years ago and loved it, so when I planned our family trip...
2 Reviews and 218 Opinions Porta Rossa was a very plesant hotel. The staff was polite, the room was plesant, the breakfast was...
15 Reviews there definitely weren't a lot of ppl, like 40 at peak; but it's may 5/6th and a thursday, and it's florence, so that's clearly why. otherwise it wouldve been sick if they opened up the 2nd floor. only negative thing is originally it's 16 euro to get in, but we got in for 10 euro for some reason b/c...
13 Reviews The club itself was fun-- good music and good people. I would have given it a ten out of ten, but as I was leaving, there was a rude awakening. The staff is TERRIBLE and only want to rip you off. Apparently, you need a receipt to leave without any trouble/without having to pay 50 Euro for no...
68 Reviews Understanding the Billboard Train Times in the station. The photo shows the train number, the time it leaves and where it makes stops. They are all listed by the 24 hour clock time. Listed in the photo is the medium priced with some stops, the cheaper one that takes longer and then the fast train...
48 Reviews Florence is a great walking city, but sometimes you need a little help. You can catch the orange ATAF buses for trips around the city that are just too long to walk (or if the weather is really atrocious!). They are easy to use – simply purchase your ticket from one of the newspaper vendors around...
34 Reviews Although the store looks nice and has decent quality leather, there was a problem with a jacket I had altered and shipped to me. I had to pay customs a lot, and return shipping. My debit card protection was not as good as a credit card would have been. I finally got a refund after 8 months. I'd...
26 Reviews I love the central market, but I never buy leather goods there. The quality if not the best. But you can pick up some beautiful silk scarves that are inspired by Hermes, Chanel, Ferragamo, and other designers that are really beautiful. Make sure the hems are rolled. My favorite stores in the San...
11 Reviews One of my favourite places where to shop good quality and nice products at good prices. Once a year I book a long week-end stay in Florence or nearby The Mall to visit The Mall, to enjoy the exquisite Tuscan cuisine, to stay in a nice hotel or agriturismo...that's relaxing! I suggest this very...
53 Reviews Pickpockets are everywhere, especially where tourists like to hang out – so take common sense precautions as you travel in Florence. - Don’t flash your valuables around – expensive camera equipment, lots of cash, etc. - Hide your passport, credit cards, and extra money in a money belt that fits...
14 Reviews I don't really know what happened; my Italian isn't good enough, and the shopkeeper couldn't/wouldn't speak English. But is was a most unpleasant experience, and possibly worth relating as a warning. I had purchased a pack of 100 cigarettes (a present) from a small 'Tabacchi' (on Via Cavour, very...
27 Reviews We went on July and it was very hot about 32 degrees, so all on our luggage was summer cloth, confortable shoes because you will walk a lot. If you go on winter well take all jumper, trousers, hats, etc is very very cold. Viajamos en Julio en pleno verano y hacía mucha calor sobre 32 grados, así ke...
9 Reviews Good, sturdy walking shoes are a must for this city! The cobblestone streets are uneven and can make for some difficult walking for even the best of walkers. Florence is very much a walking city so you want to be comfortable. Also, if you are touring the museums, you will be on your feet quite a...
67 Reviews Situated on the hilly patches of Tuscany and bisected by the polluted-but-pretty Arno River, there is no denying that Florence is heart-achingly scenic and romantic. One of the greatest (and cheapest) Florentine experience is to view the city from a good vantage point and revel in its dramatic...
Cities Not to Miss Near Florence
12 Reviews San Gimignano is a small walled hill town located 56 km. southwest of Florence. Originally it was the seat of a small Etruscan village. It began its life as a town from the X century. The town took its name from saint Gimignano, who is said to have saved the village from the barbarian hordes. The...
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Firenze -Florence - Florenz - Florencia - It's time there was a fun Florence page. Aside from Florence's doubtless historical place in the renaissance, it has become a surreal place to live. THe most spoken language today, is English,...
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Q: Hi I am going to have a free day in Florence. I started to look for things to see and do, but the amount of possible activities...
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I live in Florence, but I spent the last 2 years working in Milan and before I've been living in the South of France and in Germany. This is what I see from my terrace and this is what I really like...
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This is what happened to Nettuno in summer of 2005!, some barbarian tourist climbed up on the statue and have broken its right hand. The Neptune Fountain, work of Ammannati, was carried out between......
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FROM ORIGINAL POSTING. SEE UPDATE FROM MAY AND JUNE 2006 BELOW I lived in Florence for two years,1992-1994. Although the city made me crazy, because I didn't find it to be a polite city, it is...
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It's time there was a fun Florence page. Aside from Florence's doubtless historical place in the renaissance, it has become a surreal place to live. THe most spoken language today, is English,...
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Florence is a beautiful city which I have had the pleasure of visiting four times so far, my last visit being in Sep 2007. It is the one place in Italy that I could envisage living in for an extended...
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