Discover the Top 10 attractions in Florence. This is a must-see list for first timers who want to make sure they don’t miss a thing in the city of the Renaissance. Top 10 Tourist attractions in Florence 1. Florence Cathedral & Baptistry This one is easy. Anyone visiting Florence needs to start at the heart… Read more »
Read MoreFlorence Top Sights – An insider’s guide to the best of Florence
Discover the top sights in Florence, the attractions that should be on every traveller’s list. From the unforgettable Duomo to the Statue of David, and the Renaissance treasure trove that is the Uffizi Gallery. These sights are the finest Florence has to offer. Florence Top Sights 1. The Cathedral Complex The ‘Duomo’ is the heart and soul… Read more »
Read MorePalazzo Vecchio – From Medieval town hall to Medici residence
The Palazzo Vecchio is one of the highlights in Piazza Signoria, and a symbol of Florence’s civic power. Today it hosts the town hall and a fascinating museum. A visit to the Palazzo Vecchio is a must. Especially if you want to know more about the history of Florence. It has magnificent rooms decorated by Renaissance and Mannerist masters…. Read more »
Read MoreFlorence for beginners
With its iconic cathedral towering over narrow streets, Florence is like an enormous open air museum. A heady mix of Medieval architecture and elegant Renaissance palaces and squares, everywhere you look there’s a photo waiting to happen. The river Arno winds its way right through the centre of the city, straddled by one of the world’s most famous… Read more »
Read MorePalazzo Medici-Riccardi
Explore the grand Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, the home of the Medici. One of the highlights of the Florentine Renaissance palaces, it entrances visitors with an ornate courtyard and ornate frescoes. It once numbered the young Michelangelo and neoplatonist philosophers amongst its guests. This house was the symbol of Medici supremacy at the end of the 15th centuries. Afterwards, Cosimo I… Read more »
Read MoreThe Medici palaces in Florence: meet the Medici in their hometown
The Medici palaces are an enduring symbol of Tuscany’s most famous family. One that dominated Florentine political life for three centuries, and whose influence shaped the city of Florence. From the relatively modest residence of Cosimo the Elder to the grand Palazzo Pitti, we give you an insight into the Medici palaces that can be visited in… Read more »
Read MoreUffizi Gallery – A Brief Guide
The Uffizi Gallery hosts the most important collection of Italian Renaissance paintings in the world. Here you can immerse yourself in the masterpieces of Botticelli, Leonardo and Raffaello amongst others. It’s the kind of place that will turn you into an art lover if you’re not already. The Uffizi Gallery is an unforgettable museum, especially for lovers… Read more »
Read MoreMedici Chapels
Visit the Medici Chapels and see the mausoleum Michelangelo designed for his patrons. Marvel at the Chapel of the Princes, surely the most opulent room in the whole of Florence. The Medici Chapels, built in the 16th and 17th century, are an extension of the Church of San Lorenzo, but you’ll need a separate ticket to… Read more »
Read MoreSiena attractions – see the best of Siena
Siena attractions include Gothic architecture, a grand Cathedral and one of the most impressive squares in Italy. Siena is one of the jewels in Tuscany’s crown. Siena , located in central Tuscany, is one of the most famous sights in Italy, imbued with a uniquely Medieval atmosphere. The whole historic centre is a UNESCO site,… Read more »
Read MorePonte Vecchio – A scenic bridge in the heart of Florence
One of the landmarks of Florence, the Ponte Vecchio or “Old Bridge” spans the river Arno right in the centre of the city. Its jumbled silhouette is one of the city’s most enduring sights, especially at sunset, when the light seems to drench it in gold. Today the bridge is the place to go for… Read more »
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