Florence

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Amongst the Italians, there is a phrase for when one visits this romantic city: ‘La mi porti un bacione a Firenze’ which means- bring me a kiss from Florence.

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Florence, Italy is widely known as home to some of the best artwork of the Renaissance period. It’s obvious in the architecture, monuments, museums, and landmarks that make Florence so breathtaking. Despite being considered a ‘smaller city’, I believe Florence has the biggest heart. Amongst the Italians, there is a phrase for when one visits this romantic city: ‘La mi …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Italian CURRENCY Euro BEST TIME TO VISIT April to October NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Stazione di Santa Maria Novella NEAREST AIRPORT Amerigo Vespucci or Peretola airport (FLR) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Internet access is widespread. Hotels, pensione and B&Bs in the city offer free wi-fi, as do some restaurants, cafes and bars. In older buildings – namely thick …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Milleunabici Violet-coloured bikes to rent in front of Stazione di Santa Maria Novella; leave ID as a deposit. Florence by Bike Top-notch bike shop with bike rental (city, mountain, touring and road bikes), itinerary suggestions and organised bike tours (two-hour photography tours of the city by bike, and day trips to Chianti). Bus Buses and electric minibuses run by …

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History & Culture

During the medieval period and the Middle Ages, Italy was a confusion of city states including the Papal State, with destabilizing internal conflict and invasions by various European raiders. Venice, Florence and Genoa became great powers, with their wealth spurring the magnificence of Renaissance artists to ever greater heights. From the late 16th century, Italy was divided between European powers …

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Top Attractions

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza Duomo Piazza Duomo and the group of buildings that form its cathedral complex gather some of Italy’s greatest artistic treasures into one relatively small area. As you tour the baptistery, the bell tower, the cathedral, and its museum, you’ll see some of the best-known masterpieces of art and architecture by the greatest …

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