Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy, with a population of some 400,000. It is a fantastically beautiful city, a cultural, artistic and architectural gem.
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For budget travellers, there is a camping village (Camping Michelangelo) near the copy of the statue of David up on the hills of Florence. It costs a nickel, may have space even on the same day, and has a pretty view over town. A solitary traveller may have to share a tent. 286 days, 20 hours ago
Take a walk on the surrounding hills of Florence. The view is astonishing, the roads pretty and rural, and you may encounter old castles, churches, and local people to talk with. Many people also visit a copy of David statue on the hills - you get there by local bus just as well. The crowd of tourists is not necessarily what you want though. 286 days, 20 hours ago
A few streets at the center of the city turn into a chaotic market during daytime. Avoid those streets unless you're into crowds and particularly the eager sellers who try to sell you cheap "genuine" leather. They use the old trick of burning the surface of a jacket in order to "prove" the authenticity of the material. 286 days, 20 hours ago
The queue to get in to Uffizi is going to be loooooong. One piece of advice: buy your ticket in advance!
Uffizi's collection of Italian renaissance art is worth seeing. There you can see Botticellis, da Vincis, Michelangelos, Caravaggios, etc...
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There is a spot Gustavino, near the Piazza Santa Maria (sp?), that I remember as being one of the coolest wine bars around, on top of having some of the best food I tasted in Florence. The music and overall atmosphere are pretty top-notch, very modern place. 152 days, 14 hours ago
Ponte Vecchio bridge is as touristy as it gets. But still, it's a distinctive landmark worth seeing. Building houses and shops in a bridge is something I haven't seen elsewhere. Also, Ponte Vecchio is the easiest route across the Arno river. :-P 286 days, 20 hours ago
If you have enough energy for some walking, go across river Arno and through Boboll garden up the hill to reach the fortress. On a sunny day the walk is very, not least because you get a chance to avoid the tourist masses of Florence centre for a while! 286 days, 20 hours ago
One of the must-see Louvre-class galleries. I learnt a lot about Italian art, from Botticelli, Michelangelo and many more. And seems like these pieces of art are mentioned or reproduced in many ways and forms in the western culture. 140 days, 16 hours ago
I chose not to go inside the dome but instead climbed the 414 stairs up to the adjacent campanile (tower). The view over Florence and the was great, especially towards the river! So I'd say: rather go to the tower than the dome. 286 days, 20 hours ago
More "climbing", but it´s all worth it - you´ll see! Choose good pair of shoes. 38 days, 23 hours ago
Boboli Gardens is very romantic park in Florence. You can easily spent whole day just wandering a round. Climb as high as you can - and you find yourself at the top of the Florence. Don´t miss Grotta del Buontalenti. 38 days, 23 hours ago
A bit too big a city for my liking. The narrow streets are packed with noisy scooters and tourists wandering from one sight to another. The sights themselves are great, likewise the quieter tuscanian hills on the other side of the Arno river. 140 days, 16 hours ago
Try out the small restaurated villa called Residenza Castiglioni with perfect location. Beautiful rooms with frescoes on the walls! 229 days, 21 hours ago
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Then there are more great churches -with more great interiors, led by Santa Croce ,with San Lorenzo not far behind in the awesome stakes, and palaces galore, from the largest and most colourful, the Strozzi ,to the Pitti ,with an interior as lavish as its art collection, and backed by a stunning park, the Boboli Gardens ,where you'll need to lie down for a while before going back for more.
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Dominating the Florence skyline is the number one attraction listed in just about every top Florence travel guide in circulation today -- the world famous Duomo (Cathedral Church) with the Brunelleschi cupola, as well as Giotto's Bell Tower and the bronze sculpted doors of the marble-clad Baptistry.
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After being beheaded, it is said that he picked up his disembodied head and walked across the Arno River and up the hill Mons Fiorentinus to his hermitage, where the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte now stands.
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Brains hot with art, we cross Ponte Vecchio to walk the cool, sculpted paths of the Boboli gardens.
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