- A narrow courtyard links the two wings of Florence's Uffizi Gallery.
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Florence (Firenze in Italian) is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy, with a populatin of some 400,000. It is a fantastically beautiful city, a cultural, artistic and architectural gem.
Florence was very much the epicenter of the Italian Renaissance and remains one of the world's top attractions for lovers of art—as such, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Located in the heart of Tuscany, a stunning province of hills and mountains, it has many famous sons like Leonardo, Dante, Machiavelli and Michelangelo.
Among the things you can't afford to miss are the Uffizi Galleries, one of the best art museums in the world, the Duomo, the Santo Spirito church and the Ponte Vecchio. To get a great overview of the city, you have plenty of choices: climb the "Cupolone" of the Duomo or the Giotto Tower, head for Piazzale Michelangelo in Oltrarno (other side of river Arno) or farther up to the church of San Miniato.
Florence's food can be as much of a treat to the palate as the art is a treat to the eye! There is good food for any price range, from fine restaurants to take out food from window stands. You will find the best price/quality ratio outside the historical center where normal Italians go to eat.
Destination Facts
- Population: 371,517
- Time Zone: +1 GMT (Central European Time)
- Languages: English
- Currency: EUR
- Airports
- Peretola (FLR) [Main]
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