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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.
Best of Florence: Things To Do
Best of Florence: Suggested Itineraries
Florence Nightingale was named after Florence, the city where she was born to upper-class British parents. The list of other famous residents is longer than a length of spaghetti - Giotto, Michelangelo, the Medicis, Donatello, Raphael, da Vinci, Galileo, and later Gucci are but some of the Florentine glitterati. The city's famous for its Renaissance art and architecture - home to Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Birth of Venus - but there's more to Florence sightseeing than the Uffizi and Duomo. Read a summary of our suggested Florence itineraries below, or click here for our complete Florence Itineraries.
Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a remarkably well-preserved and compact city. Orientate yourself on a tour of the highlights. Then take to the streets on foot. From the Baptistry doors near the Duomo, said to have begun the Renaissance art movement, to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens, there are so many wonderful things to see in Florence, have a look at all our walking tours.
'Art is the queen of all sciences' said Leonardo da Vinci and art lovers must enjoy a revealing look at Florence's living art scene. A delightful walk begins at Amerigo Vespucci's bridge and takes you past numerous art and craft stores to Cappella Brancacci's museum.
Grab some lunch at the very stylish Cafe Concerto Paszkowski on Piazza della Republicca. Then check out the Italian Renaissance masters at the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery, two of the world's most important art galleries.
Tuscany is famous for its cuisine so when it's time for dinner front up for the Tuscan Cooking Course and Dinner in Florence in a historic Florentine home. Learn how to cook traditional Tuscan dishes and how to match suitable wines.
Join the Private Discovering Florence Walking Tour for an intimate stroll through some of Florence's finest architecture. Piazza Santa Maria Novella and its magnificent Dominican church containing Brunellechi's famous crucifix and Masaccio's Trinity, Palazzo Davanzati, Ponte Vecchio and Dante's house. For another glimpse of behind the scenes Florence, tour the Vasari Corridor, a hidden passage built by the Medici so they could cross the city securely.
In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely drive along the Arno River on the Pisa and the Leaning Tower Tour. No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to this iconic Italian landmark. Or take another tour from Florence, to Siena or the Chianti wine district.
You too can dress like the Florentine fashionistas. Get on board the Florence Shopping Tour to the Gucci and Prada Outlets that visits all the most prestigious fashion companies where you can get discounts from 30% to 50%. Then hit the San Lorenzo market in the historic centre of town and browse through stall after stall of leather and other goods. They will even do alterations on the spot.
In the afternoon enjoy a 40-minute double-decker bus excursion to one of Tuscany's most beautiful areas on a Chianti Region Wine Tasting Tour. The tours visits Romanesque churches, villas and castles, and historic farmhouses set amongst the region's famous vineyards and olive groves. Or, if you can bear to leave the beauty of Florence, take a day trip into the Tuscan countryside or further afield to Pisa, Siena or Venice.
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Best of Florence: Top Hotels
If your looking for more choices than the hotels below, check out these options for self catered Florence accommodation.
Florence's Hotel Davanzati is located right in the center of the city, making it perfect for visitors and tourists. The owners are known for being extremely helpful and giving great restaurant recommendations.
Hotel Casci is a lovely, family run hotel just up the street from Florence's Duomo and in the city's center. The rooms are simple but very comfortable, and the Lombardi family who runs the hotel caters to your every need.
The Palazzo Magnani Feroni is in a 16th century Florencian palazzo, and this shows in the huge, spacious rooms and the prime service. Guests are treated like royalty, and rooms have unique touches including frescoed ceilings. The rooftop terrace is a beautiful place to relax and have a drink.
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Avoid the lines this summer and book tickets and guided tours to the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery in advance. Small group tours and private viewings of the Vasari Corridor also available. Click here to view all Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery tours.
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