Florence Italy is the capital of the region of Tuscanyis. It is one of Italy's most popular and historic cities. The city possesses Renaissance-style buildings, including beautiful churches and various palaces & forts. Florence is a difficult city for neophytes, especially in the summer, when the sheer volume of people crammed into the tiny historic centre can be overwhelming. Add to that high temperatures between mid June and mid September, endless queues to get into the main sights and some of the highest prices in Italy, and you can find yourself wondering if this place is such a good idea. But none of these challenges seems to deter the thousands of visitors that flock to the Renaissance city.
City Attractions
Nearly all of the main sights in Florence lie within the centro storico. However, there is so much classical art that even given the city's small size, it's impossible to see it all in a short visit. Go for quality, not quantity and don't feel as if you have to see it all. In addition, though the centro storico has more artistic treasures per square metre than any other city in the world, the city also has many more low-key charms.
You must not miss some of the popular attractions in Florence including Duomo (the fourth largest cathedral in the world), the Bargello (one of the first national museums in Italy), the Uffizi (the world's oldest gallery), Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella (probably the most important Gothic church in Tuscany) and the Galleria dell' Accademia. State-run museums give a discount to EU citizens under 25 and those over 65 whilst anyone younger than 20 receives a discount at city-run museums.
Since Florence is crowded with tourist worldwide throughout the year. All types of hotels in the city are there for your accommodation. |
