Best of Florence

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Florence is arguably the most famous Tuscan city in the world. Every year millions of people arrive in the "cradle of the Renaissance", visiting the main museums of the city, walk through its streets admiring the monuments, churches, palaces and places of interest. Florence has so much to offer.

What to see

Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria

 Piazza del Duomo is the heart of Florence. Here stands the magnificent Cathedral, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with the famous dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery with the bronze Gates of Paradise and Giotto's bell tower, from which you can enjoy incredible views of the city.

Also in Via Calzaiuoli you will find the beautiful Piazza della Signoria has been for centuries the center of the political life of Florence. 
Here is the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, now the ordinary citizen and museum. To the right of Palazzo Vecchio you can admire the charming Loggia dei Lanzi, where some famous statues, such as Benvenuto Cellini's Perseus are located. In Piazza della Signoria is the Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati and the equestrian statue of Cosimo I by Giambologna. Along the way, on Via Calzaiuoli, you will recognize the Church of Orsanimichele, the architectural structure and statues adorning its façade, works of great artists such as Donatello, Ghiberti and Verrocchio.

The Uffizi Gallery

A few steps from Palazzo Vecchio you will find the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most visited Italian museums and popular, known for extensive collection of Renaissance works such as the Allegory of Spring and the Birth of Venus by Botticelli, to name just two of the most famous masterpieces.
How not to be fascinating to such beauty! It remains open mouth in front of the wonderful architecture of the hotel overlooking directly over Florence. The works contained are among the most important in the world and in Italy, and you are amazed by the sheer size of the same. Its rooms are entirely decorated with grotesque, ancient statues and portraits and you will be astonished by how much art surrounds the visitor. Qualified and kind. On the top there is also a bar with a panoramic terrace. I recommend it to all who want to know a great piece of Italian history. The museum is a must for anyone visiting Florence!

Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens

The Ponte Vecchio is one of the symbols of Florence, halfway between the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio (joined by the beautiful Vasari Corridor which passes right over the heads of tourists overlooking the Bridge).
Crossing the Ponte Vecchio, while admiring the spectacular windows of jewelers, reach the Oltrarno area and, first, the Pitti Palace where there are several museums, including cuila Palatine Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Boboli Gardens.

If the Boboli gardens have not tired you too much, head to the nearby Piazza Santo Spirito and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Built by Brunelleschi, the church overlooking the square, standing out for the yellow façade, it hides inside of really precious treasures. Around you will find restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy excellent Tuscan dishes and wines, and enjoy a little 'relaxation.

View of Florence

If you want to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the city at sunset, head to Piazzale Michelangelo, located on the first hill after the Oltrarno. From here you can see from far away places that you have visited in the historic center of Florence!
superb views of the city and panoramic photos postcard. There is a parking fee for cars (1 € for 1 hour) or there is a bus stop. The square is also full of stalls with tourist objects or cool drinks.