San Gimignano, on our day tour from Florence.Photo by Dominique T
Cheers!Photo by Frances, United Kingdom
Our tour guide Becky took this photo of us.Photo by irenesx, Greece
Beautiful views.Photo by Douglas H, USA
Cut and dice, Tuscan cooking classPhoto by John L, Canada
Nice details outside Castello del Trebbio.Photo by Jon B, Norway
This is from Michelangelo Square (Piazzale Michela...Photo by Melissa Ann S, USA
FiesolePhoto by LESLIE W, Australia
This place is amazing.Photo by Sadaf R, USA
Florence: Near the Ponte VecchioPhoto by Donna L, USA
Even the exterior of the museum is a work of art, ...Photo by NED C
Horseback riding in Tuscan countryside: The vines....Photo by Lidia
The groups crepes turned out good, so we passed th...Photo by Mark C, USA
Ponte Vecchio and Arno from the Uffizi GalleryPhoto by Caroline B, Australia
The leaning tower of Pisa.Photo by Nabarun N, India
Stefano "our great tour guide" Photo by Nina G
San Gmignano seen from ChiantPhoto by JATIN T
Florence by Segway: 50-something and having funPhoto by Victoria G
Venice day trip from Florence: plenty of photo opp...Photo by Anonymous
It was cold in March. Dress warm!Photo by CHERYL A, USA
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The cultural and historical impact of Florence is overwhelming. Cradle of the Renaissance and home of Machiavelli, Michelangelo and the Medici, the city seems unfairly over-blessed with art, culture and history.
Its striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches attest to the Florentine love of display. Even long after it had set on the political and economic horizon, Florence upheld its elegant appearance: its skyline, all russet rooftops and lofty domes, is indeed picturesque.
3 Days in Florence: Suggested Itineraries
So much can be said for Rome and the surrounding south of Italy. But those who would sing the praises of its cobbled alleyways, ancient aqueducts, and bustling air of Italian joie-de-vivre, can ... Continue Reading »
Siena and San Gimignano Tours
Few European cities live as harmoniously with their past as Siena. This most beloved of Tuscany’s hilltop settlements preserves its medieval layout, focusing on the unique crooked half-moon Piazza ... Continue Reading »
Florence Cooking Classes
Italians are known for their food, and each province has its specialties. But Florence is widely hailed for its Tuscan-style cuisine, seemingly sent from Heaven itself. And while eating out is a ... Continue Reading »
Chianti Tours from Florence
From picturesque farmhouses to auburn sunsets, Tuscany is one of the most romantic and visually seductive areas of the world. The pomp surrounding this region isn't pomp, but rather well earned ... Continue Reading »
Ciao from Florence!
It’s more than one year that we are waiting for this moment…now it seems that we are really close to that! I’m talking about a dream that is becoming true, a unique museum card that allows the ... Continue Reading »
Florence City of Art
Wonderful time of my life was in summer June 2010, when I enjoyed city of Florence. Old buildings and city streets filled in with parks and sculptures. City itself is like a museum under open skies. ... Continue Reading »
Accademia Gallery
Is the Accademia Gallery worth it? There’s the Uffizi which frankly has a bigger and better collection, there’s the replica of Michelangelo’s David standing in its original location in the ... Continue Reading »
Bridge of Santa Trinita
From the wonderful terrace offered by the Ponte Vecchio , looking downstream you can admire one of the most beautiful and elegant Italian bridges: the Bridge of Santa Trinita. Dedicated to the Holy ... Continue Reading »
Cinque Terre: Views and Food
The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is in the Liguria region of Italy, to the west of the city of La Spezia. Cinque Terre means Five Lands and comprises of the ... Continue Reading »
fantastic day!
My husband and I did the CinqueTerre day trip. What a great day with wonderful views and a nice lunch. The guides were great. We had 2 guides- one an Australian girl Alex and another I think Marco? ... Continue Reading »
Fashionistas head to Florence
Don’t be blinded by that fashion capital Milan, remember that Florence has also birthed many a fashion icon including shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli and Patrizia ... Continue Reading »
Florence
Florence is a Renaissance city famous for its art and architecture and a great ice cream. Continue Reading »
Florence in One Day: Itinerary
The historic center of Florence is compact so it’s easy to move between the main attractions on foot quite quickly. The railway station is also close in to the center, only about ten minutes ... Continue Reading »
Florence Insider Tips
Authorized Florence tour guide Valentina has been showing people around Tuscany for more than ten years. We asked for her expert opinions on the highlights of Florence – what to see, what to ... Continue Reading »
Florentine New Year
So you thought you were done with New Year celebrations for 2012? Think again. In Florence March 25th marks the Florentine New Year and there’s a traditional parade and festivities to mark it. In ... Continue Reading »
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