Travel To Italy

The breathtaking city of Florence, the capitol of Italy’s Tuscany region, is one of the leading historical spots in the country. It sits on the banks of the Arno River, nestled in among olive groves, and the Italian vineyards that make this part of the country one of the most beautiful. Florence boasts some of the most impressive architecture in the world such as the Basilica di Santa Croce, Santa Maria de Fiore and the Piazza della Stazione. In addition to these stunning scenes, you can find many outstanding restaurants and shopping areas in Florence. You can find plenty to do both in the day and at night. To see all the upcoming events in Florence, visite the blog of Florence Hotel.

Two of the must-see attractions in the city are the Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio. The Piazza della Signoria is the larger area and is situated at the center of Florence’s beautiful historic district. Be sure to attend the open air sculpture exhibit which is completely free to view. The Loggia della Signoria, also here, house some of the most important sculptures, including a replica of Michelangelo’s David. Being the political center since back in the middle ages, the Piazza, Florence’s town hall is located here, as well as the medieval building the Palazzo Vecchio, containing private apartments, as well as elaborately decorated rooms that are open to the public.

With so many historical and cultural icons, it is hard to decide which place to start. There is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most popular sites. Construction was begun in the year 1296 and it was not completed and consecrated until 1436! This ornate Gothic cathedral is called a “duomo” in Italy and is definitely a “must see”! The cathedral can hold over 20,000 people under the master piece of the elaborate Brunelleschi’s Dome! The views of the city from atop the 463 steps is breath taking! There are also several lavishly decorated doors, and many statues you can see, not to mention that the exterior is made from white, green, and pink marble.

On your list of sites to visit, be sure to add the Galleria degli Uffizi, the Bapistery of John the Baptist and Caminile or you will be sorry you missed them. The purchase of a Florence City pass will help you to get the most out of your visit to wonderful Florence Italy and allow you to see all the magnificent sites. This pass not only gets you into see many of the area attractions, but you never have to stand in the long lines that most tourists have to deal with. Booking tours for The Accademia Galleri, and Uffizi galleries is easy online, and are not that expensive, just under one hundred dollars for a complete, and uninterrupted tour. There are many more to choose from.

While you are visiting Florence, why not do it in the comfort of a vacation rental property. There are many lovely areas and most properties have their own kitchen where you can cook your own meals. Another benefit of this is that it gives you the opportunity to get out and meet the local people while you shop in the local markets.