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Things To See In Florence Italy
by: Johnathan Bakers
Florence Italy is in the Tuscany region about midway between Milan to
the north and Rome to the South. During the Renaissance, Florence
was the center of art, politics and intellectual thought. The city is the
biggest tourist attraction in the region with plenty to see and do. The
city is small enough to walk to most places, but offers many
attractions to keep you interested for weeks.
A large airport and train station in town make travelling within the
region or out of the country easy. With public transportation and most
attractions in easy walking distance, a Florence car rental may not be
necessary.
Everyone in the region speaks Italian, but many people also speak
some English. It’s a good idea to have some knowledge of Italian
when visiting the area. If you don’t speak Italian, consider purchasing
a phrase book with common phrases in Italian to help you
communicate while staying in the area.
Early Autumn and Spring are the best times to visit Florence. This is
still considered to be tourist season, but is not too overcrowded.
Summer is the busiest season and you should expect crowds if you
choose to travel at this time. The later Autumn tends to be chilly and
can be rainy. It is still warm enough to visit and the crowds will have
disappeared by this time.
Things to See in Florence Italy
o Casa di Dante is the home of the famous author of The Divine
Comedy. The house is a tourist attraction and is located in the
medieval section of the city.
o The Baptistry of John the Baptist is an ornate church that was built in
the 11th century
o The Church of San Lorenzo is the oldest religious structure in
Florence. It was built prior to the year 400.
The dining in Florence is amazing, with a wide variety of restaurants
throughout the city. You will get the chance to sample Florence Italy
recipes, which use the freshest ingredients. If you rent villas or
apartments in Florence, you may want to try out a few of these in your
own kitchen with fresh ingredients purchased at the local market.
Museums in Florence Italy
Florence is home to several well known museums:
o The Florence Archaeological Museum is a palace with Egyptian and
Etruscan art collections.
o Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens: the palace consists of several
museums with paintings by several celebrated Florentine artists. The
Boboli Gardens are manicured Renaissance gardens that you can
walk and enjoy.
o Uffizi Gallery was built in 1560 and contains numerous art works.
The museum offers a beautiful view of the city in addition to
spectacular works of art.
Places to Stay in Florence Italy
Visitors have several Florence accommodation options. There are a
wide variety of hotels in Florence Italy, both in the center of town and
on the outskirts. Prices vary according to the clientele and location.
For longer stays apartments in Florence are a good choice. Most have
small kitchens for a more home like atmosphere. If you prefer a more
remote, country setting, a farmhouse holiday in Florence is a good
choice. All of these can be booked on the internet or through a travel
rental agency.
About The Author
Johnathan Bakers writes articles essentially for http://www.florence-
italy-guide.com , an online site on the topic of Florence hotel and
Florence accommodation. Writing for works (for example http://www.
florence-italy-guide.com on Florence italy ) he confirmed his expertise
in the field.
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