3 Amazing Places You Must See In Florence, Italy
Colourful buildings in Florence, Italy
Florence is the capital city of Tuscany, a region in Italy. It is also the largest city in Tuscany, with a population of 382,000. Florence is famous for its history.
Market in Florence
It was originally a settlement for veteran Roman soldiers given land in payment for their services. Florence has been called the “Athens of the Middle Ages and it is believed to be the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Florence, Italy
The Arno River and three smaller rivers run through Florence which lies in a basin formed by hills. Its climate is subtropical and humid.
Getting to Florence
The Florence Airport, Peretola (IATA: FLR, ICAO: LIRQ) is the city’s international airport. Established in the 1930s, it’s a small airport that serves European and Israeli airlines.
Florence, city in Italy
The Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station transports 59 million people per year. It is the main international and national railway station in Florence. This is a high-speed station which is presently being modified to withstand the growing capacity.
Getting Around Florence
The most important system of public transportation within Florence is the tram system which is run by the ATAF and Linnea Bus Company. Tickets can be bought at bars, newspaper stalls and tobacco shops. The main bus station is next door to the Santa Maria Novella railway station.
Aerial view of Florence, Italy
In an effort to curb automobile traffic air pollution, the city of Florence has imposed restrictions on when and where people may drive cars. People are not allowed to drive cars to and from the city centre without a permit. Florence has buses and taxis.
Where to Stay in Florence
The accommodation in Florence provides great ambience that gives you, comfort, luxury and serenity.These accommodations include hotels, village and apartment for rental which will suite your budgets.
Florence, Italy
Attractions and Things to Do in Florence
There are lots of amazing places to visit in Florence. Here are 3 places that you must see before you leave this beautiful city!
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Cathedral of St. Mary of the Flower) is Florence’s main church and one of the best-known sites in the city. It has the largest brick dome in the world. The oldest parts of the cathedral date back to the later 13th century, and the dome was built in the 15th century.
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is the main church of Florence, Italy
Florence Cathedral, Florence, Italy
Florence Cathedral (The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), Italy
The Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is aptly named, for it dates back to at least the 10th century. It used to be traditional to build shops along bridges, and there are still shops built along the Ponte Vecchio.
Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy
Sunset over the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Ponte Vecchio, Closed-spandrel arch bridge in Florence, Italy
Shops on the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
The Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery was established in 1581 which makes it one of the world’s oldest art museums. It began life as an office building for Florentine magistrates. (Uffizi means “offices”.)
Uffizi Gallery, Museum in Florence, Italy
Its then-owner, Cosimo I de’ Medici, used part of the building to house his family’s art collection. It has hundred of paintings, many of which date back to the Renaissance, and some sculptures.
Florence, Italy at night
Street musicians in Florence, Italy
Square in Florence, Italy
For those looking for things to do in Florence at night, there are a variety of bars and clubs that stay open through the mid-morning. The night’s clubs offer multiple levels of entertainment and live music, which caters to both young local crowd and also the slightly more mature group.
Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy
Giotto’s Campanile (Bell Tower), Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy
