Florence, Italy
The capital city of Tuscany, and the one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and indeed, all of Europe, Florence was a centre of trade in medieval Europe, and influential throughout the Middle Ages. Of course, it is perhaps most famous as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. From a wonderful climate, to art, cuisine and culture, Florence is the quintessential European city, and a visit to Italy would certainly not be complete without a stopover in this historic destination.
Famous for its Tuscan dialect, Florence's residents speak the parent language of Italian. Watch for the distinctive Florentine accent as you wander through the city, looking to sample some of its tripe, or famous steak. Continuing from a peasant tradition, the food of the region is rich in olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and of course, salami.
In terms of economy, Florence flourishes as a tourist attraction. During the tourist season, which roughly falls between April and October every year, the city's residents are vastly outnumbered by tourists, and tickets for the major attractions get quickly sold out.
Florence, of course, would not be Florence without its art. From the The Bargello Tower to the chapels of the Medicis, and Buonarroti's house, which houses Michaelangelo's sculptures, the city has so much in terms of art that visitors to the city sometimes get Stendhal syndrome. The condition, which is said to arise when people are exposed to large quantities of art, is a psychosomatic illness in which one experiences dizziness, confusion and at times even hallucinations.
Of course, the capital of Tuscany is also a great doorway into wine country. Just south of the city is the famous Chianti region, famous for its Sangiovese grapes which go into the world renown Chianti Classico wines. To the west, the Carmignano is also a major wine region, and is certainly worth a visit if you are a wine buff.
Whether you're in Tuscany for the wine or in Florence for the art and culture, the city and its surrounding countryside has much to offer you. One of the oldest, and indeed, most picturesque regions in Europe, Florence will show you a side of Italy that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years.
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UNA Hotel Vittoria
UNA Hotel Vittoria is located in Florence's Oltrarno neighborhood, close to Teatro Comunale di Firenze, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Palace. Nearby points
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Hotel Athenaeum
Hotel Athenaeum is located in Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood, close to Florence Botanical Gardens, Statue of David, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Nearby $10.04 Stay 2 Nights and Save 20% on Your Stay!
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Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
Located in central Florence, Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio is within walking distance of Church of Santa Felicita, Uffizi Palace, and Ponte Vecchio. Nearby points of $10.46 Stay 2 night and save 10% off your stay!
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Hotel Atlantic Palace
Hotel Atlantic Palace is located in Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood, close to San Lorenzo Market, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Statue of David. Nearby points $11.30
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Hotel Centro
Hotel Centro is located in Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood, close to Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Statue of David, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Nearby points of $7.02
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Hotel Caravaggio
Located in central Florence, Hotel Caravaggio is near the airport and within walking distance of San Lorenzo Market, Palazzo degli Affari, and Palazzo dei Congressi. Nearby $10.23
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Hotel Berchielli
Hotel Berchielli is located in Florence's Duomo neighborhood, close to Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, Uffizi Palace, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Nearby points of $15.90 Stay 2 nights and save 10% off your stay!
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San Gallo Palace Hotel
San Gallo Palace Hotel is located in Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood, close to Florence Botanical Gardens, Statue of David, and Academy Gallery. Nearby points of $12.92
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Hotel Kursaal Ausonia
Located in central Florence, Hotel Kursaal Ausonia is within walking distance of San Lorenzo Market, Statue of David, and San Lorenzo Church. Nearby points of interest also $8.65
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Carolus Hotel
Located in central Florence, Carolus Hotel is within walking distance of Convent of Santa Apollonia, Statue of David, and Academy Gallery. Nearby points of interest also $8.37
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Ponte Vecchio Suites & Spa
Located in central Florence, Ponte Vecchio Suites & Spa is within walking distance of Church of Santa Felicita, Uffizi Palace, and Ponte Vecchio. Nearby points of interest $22.31
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Bernini Palace
Bernini Palace is located in Florence's Duomo neighborhood, close to Piazza San Firenze, Uffizi Palace, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Nearby points of interest $16.32 Stay 2 Nights and Save 10% on Your Stay!
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Hotel Silla
Hotel Silla is located in Florence's Oltrarno neighborhood, close to Stefano Bardini Museum, Uffizi Palace, and Piazzale Michelangelo. Nearby points of interest also $11.39
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Villa La Vedetta
Located in central Florence, Villa La Vedetta is a family-friendly hotel within walking distance of San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo. Additional points of $19.43
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Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci
Located in central Florence, Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci is within walking distance of Santa Trinita Church, Uffizi Palace, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Nearby $15.73 Early Booking Bonus - Save 15% on your hotel stay
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Hotel Globus
Hotel Globus is located in Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood, close to Medici Chapels, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Statue of David. Nearby points of interest $10.60
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Hotel Olimpia
Hotel Olimpia is located in Florence's Duomo neighborhood, close to Piazza della Repubblica, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Palace. Nearby points of $7.90
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Best Western Premier Hotel Laurus al Duomo
Best Western Premier Hotel Laurus al Duomo is located in Florence's Duomo neighborhood, close to Baptistry, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Palace. Nearby $17.57 Stay 2 nights and save 10% off your stay!
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Albergotto Hotel
Located in central Florence, Albergotto Hotel is within walking distance of Strozzi Palace, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Palace. Nearby points of interest $12.09
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Albergo Firenze
Albergo Firenze is located in Florence's Duomo neighborhood, close to Dante's House, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Palace. Nearby points of interest also $7.74 Stay 2 nights and save 10% off your stay!
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Key Attractions
- Accademia
The Accademia dell'Arte del Disegno ("Academy of the Art of Drawing") is an art academy in Florence, Italy. It was the first academy of drawing in Europe.
- Amerigo Vespucci Airport
Peretola Airport, Florence Airport or Amerigo Vespucci Airport (IATA: FLR, ICAO: LIRQ) is an airport located close to Florence, Italy, but administratively located within the territory of Sesto Fiorentino.
- Duomo
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral church (Duomo) of Florence, Italy, begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi.
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