Florence
Often consider “Rome Light”, Florence is the city of the Medici and art galore. Despite this, there is an odd modern influence in this hallowed city.
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. Read more
Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
Seven centuries after its completion the Palazzo Vecchio continues to serve as the Town Hall of Florence. But far from a mundane official city council building, this palace houses many important works of art. From the little Studiolo of Francesco I to the huge tower, the entire complex is breathtaking. Read more
Uffizi Gallery in Florence
It’s rare for an art museum to have too many masterpieces to display. That happy fate befell the Uffizi Gallery in Florence when the last of the Medici, Electress Anna Maria, willed the entire family collection to the gallery in 1743. The results, collected over several centuries, provide a view of one of the finest treasure troves of art anywhere in the world. Read more
What to do In Florence
The city of Florence is a popular destination for numerous tourists every year. It’s not hard to see why. The capital of the Tuscan region boasts fantastic architecture, wonderful cuisine and a beautiful climate. Many visitors can’t stop returning to this magical place.
So how should you spent the perfect day in Florence? You may have your own ideas, but there are some elements to being here that simply shouldn’t be missed. The Italians don’t eat a massive amount for breakfast, but you might start the day with a coffee and a small pastry. Read more