Florence

Italy

Florence Holidays and Hotel Information

Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany, on Italy's northwest coast.

Take a Florence trip and find this city is one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant, retaining a strong resemblance to the small late-medieval centre it once was. Its striking buildings (including much of the Florence accommodation), formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches add to its elegant appearance.

With the fantastic skyline, the view on your trip to Florence is indeed picturesque. A good reference point for navigating your way around is the central train station, Santa Maria Novella, although the Duomo is impossible to miss. There are plenty of stunning attractions to visit when on a Florence holiday, you can walk from one end of the city centre to the other in about 30 minutes.

The Bargello Museum contains the most comprehensive range of medieval and Renaissance sculpture in Italy. The Duomo (cathedral) has a pink, white and green marble façade and it is the world's fourth-largest cathedral.

The Piazza della Signoria the city's most splendid piazza was created in the 13th century and lined with replicas of famous sculptures and historical buildings.

Heading towards the river from the piazza Signoria, the piazzale degli Uffizi is home to the greatest museum of Renaissance art in the world, the Uffizi Gallery.

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Shopping

Most visitors interested in gold or silver jewelry, head for the Ponte Vecchio and its small shops.

If you're looking for a charm or souvenir, these shops are fine. The street for antiques is Via Maggio some of the furnishings and objets d'art here are from the 16th century.

Florence's Fifth Avenue is Via dei Tornabuoni, the place to head for the best quality leather goods, for the best clothing boutiques, and for stylish shoes. Here you'll find everyone from Armani, Gucci, Versace, Coveri, to Ferragamo.

Florence also has plenty of open-air markets. The Market of San Lorenzo, situated in the centre of the city, is the best market for tourists. The New Market, where you can buy leather goods and souvenirs, is sheltered under the sixteenth-century Loggia del Porcellino.

If you're looking for a charm or souvenir, these shops are fine. The street for antiques is Via Maggio some of the furnishings and objets d'art here are from the 16th century.

Florence's Fifth Avenue is Via dei Tornabuoni, the place to head for the best quality leather goods, for the best clothing boutiques, and for stylish shoes. Here you'll find everyone from Armani, Gucci, Versace, Coveri, to Ferragamo.

Florence also has plenty of open-air markets. The Market of San Lorenzo, situated in the centre of the city, is the best market for tourists. The New Market, where you can buy leather goods and souvenirs, is sheltered under the sixteenth-century Loggia del Porcellino.

Nightlife

A trip to Florence offers numerous opportunities for entertainment, with many clubs, pubs and discos.

Most clubs and pubs are located in the centre of the town, around the Duomo and the other famous squares of the city.

The classic Chiantis, prosciuttos and pasta served up in the city's restaurants are hard to beat. Florentine nightlife heads outdoors in the summer, and there are several venues in the city that are set up as bar / restaurant / live music spaces, all in one.

A must is the beautiful view of Florence by night from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Most clubs and pubs are located in the centre of the town, around the Duomo and the other famous squares of the city.

The classic Chiantis, prosciuttos and pasta served up in the city's restaurants are hard to beat. Florentine nightlife heads outdoors in the summer, and there are several venues in the city that are set up as bar / restaurant / live music spaces, all in one.

A must is the beautiful view of Florence by night from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Most clubs and pubs are located in the centre of the town, around the Duomo and the other famous squares of the city.

The classic Chiantis, prosciuttos and pasta served up in the city's restaurants are hard to beat. Florentine nightlife heads outdoors in the summer, and there are several venues in the city that are set up as bar / restaurant / live music spaces, all in one.

A must is the beautiful view of Florence by night from Piazzale Michelangelo.

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