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Florence, the city of the lily, gave birth to the Renaissance and changed the way we see the world. For centuries it has captured the imaginations of travelers, who have come seeking rooms with views and phenomenal art. Florence's is a subtle beauty—its staid, unprepossessing palaces built in local stone are not showy. They take on a certain magnificence when day breaks and when the sun sets; their muted colors glow in this light. A walk along the Arno offers views that don't quit and haven't much changed in 700 years; navigating Piazza della Signoria, almost always packed with tourists and locals alike, requires patience. There's a reason why everyone seems to be here, however. It's the heart of the city, and home to the Uffizi—arguably the world's finest repository of Renaissance art.
Florence Hotels
Florence is equipped with hotels for all budgets; for instance, you can find both budget and luxury hotels in the centro storico (historic center) and along...read more
Florence Restaurants
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Things To Do in Florence
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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Florence Experiences
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Galleria degli Uffizi: Italian Renaissance art doesn't get much better than this vast collection bequeathed to the city by the last Medici, Anna... Read more
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In Florence simply prepared meats, grilled or roasted, are the culinary stars, usually paired with seasonal vegetables like artichokes, porcini... Read more
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One of the most striking figures of Renaissance Florence was Girolamo Savonarola, a Dominican friar who, for a moment, captured the conscience... Read more
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The Medici were the dominant family of Renaissance Florence, wielding political power and financing some of the world's greatest art. You'll... Read more
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While in Florence, those with a sense of culinary adventure should seek out a tripe sandwich, which is just about as revered by local gourmands... Read more
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Social behavior in Tuscany and Umbria tends to be more conservative and formal than in other parts of Italy.... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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Where: 3 nights in Venice, 2 staying with a friend in Biella about 5 hours to the west, 2 nights back in Vicenza.
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We left Bugnara, Abruzzo around 10am on October 20 and travelled to the coast to catch the autostrada south. Read more
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Hi all, My wife and I will be taking a train from Nice, France to Florence. Read more
