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Tourism in Florence is a feast for the senses! The capital of Italy's Tuscan region holds the prestigious honour of being the birthplace of the Renaissance movement. And to this day, art flourishes in Florence, situated on the foot of the Apennine mountains, blessed with warm sunshine. Art lovers take great inspiration from the immortal works of legendary names such as Da Vinci and Donatello,and there are plenty of Florence tours available to showcase their master pieces. ... Read more »

Make Florence your holiday vacation destination if you plan to travel in the best of what the world has to offer in terms of art, music, food and all the finer things in life.

Attractions

The Florentine landscape is made more charming by olive groves in the hills, and the flurry of palaces, museums and red-coloured rooftops dominating the skyline.

Cathedral Square or Piazza de Duomo is the heart of city with the cathedral's majestic dome lording over Florence. Its green, pink and white façade is the city's most famous landmark; the architecture shows neo-gothic style, richly detailed bas-reliefs and sculptures made by no less than Donatello.

To see more of his work and other Renaissance legends, the nearby Uffizi museum holds the oldest art collection the world has seen. Needless to say, the place is packed and queues outside are mile-long during peak touristy season.

The Barghello museum also has quite a collection of sculptures under its safekeeping. This former prison now boasts a treasure trove dating back from the medieval times. Here you can be awestruck by the works of Michelangelo, Donatello, Cellini and Giambologna.

Another church one must see while in Florence is in Santa Croce. Pay homage to Galileo, Machiavelli, Rossini and other famous Florentines as their tombs are found in this Franciscan basilica. The interiors of the church also serve as a museum with magnificent frescoes, paintings and sculptures all in display.

Finally, across the Arno River, do pay a visit to the Boboli gardens within the Palazzo Pitti, once owned by the Medici family. Well-worth seeing if not just for the fantastic views of Florence, are the seven museums offering all sorts of fine craftsmanship of the Renaissance period. The gardens are landscaped with grand details such as fountains, walk paths, grottoes and sculptures such as a bathing Venus. Locals are wont to make it as picnic grounds as they sit down with salami on hand and wine in tow.

Events

The biggest cultural gathering in Florence is Maggio Musicale Florentino, a musical event held around April and June. It is also one of the oldest in Europe, big names troop to Florence for this annual spectacle of concerts, big and small. If you want to check out museums without the burden of admission fees, wait for “Settimani dei Beni Culturali” in which all state museums open their doors for free sometime in September.

Religious festivals are also celebrated as the country is devoutly Catholic. In April, Easter Sunday is marked by an exploding cart at noon which is an old tradition in Florence called Scoppio del Carro. An elaborate ox-driven cart is led through a procession then goes up in splinters in the end. Legend has it that locals expect a lucky year ahead if everything goes well in the ceremony. The city's patron saint, St. John, is honoured in one special day in June with processions and fireworks at night.

Climate

  • Winter (November to February) 2-6°C; cold and wet, with a tendency towards freezing temperatures
  • Spring (March to May) 5 - 23°C; pleasant and mild
  • Summer (June to August) 15 - 31°C; very hot and humidity is at its highest
  • Fall (September to October) 14 - 21°C; weather starts to cool down as compared to the stifling heat of summer
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Hotels In Florence

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Fenice Palace Hotel Florence

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Via De Martelli 10 Florence 50129

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Being an epitome of luxury, the Fenice Palace Hotel Florence is perfect for a romantic weekend, a short city breaks or...

Price from $71

Anonymous wrote about this hotel on Aug 14, 2010

"Ideally situated at 1 minute of the Duomo... Highly recommmended...."

Waldorf Suite Florence

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Piazza Della Stazione 10 Florence 50123

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Welcoming you into an innovative and elaborate space, the Waldorf Suite is a valuable point of reference in Florence a...

Price from $210

Maria Michael wrote about this hotel on Jul 24, 2010

"Overall I would say this hotel was lovely and roomy. Beds were comfortable which was really needed after a long hot day of sightseeing. The place was..."

Donatello Hotel Florence

Donatello Hotel FlorenceStarStarStarRecommended Hotel


Piazza Indipendenza 23 Florence 50129

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Being close to the Santa Maria Novella Central Train Station, the Donatello Hotel with its world-class accommodation a...

Price from $99

Alan Elms wrote about this hotel on Jun 11, 2010

"The Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was really good..."

Londra Hotel Florence

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Via Jacopo Da Diacceto 16 / 20 Florence 50123

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Creating an ideal atmosphere for a relaxing stay, this attractive property is the right choice of accommodation, while...

Price from $435

Kok Leong Low wrote about this hotel on May 07, 2010

"Mavellous hotel. Nice, clean and up to date...."

Corona D'Italia Hotel Florence

Corona D'Italia Hotel FlorenceStarStarStarRecommended Hotel


Via Nazionale 14 Florence 50123

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Housed in a nineteenth-century palace with clean and pleasing lines, Corona D'Italia Hotel Florence is an ideal place ...

Price from $166

Anonymous wrote about this hotel on Jun 15, 2010

"Large comfortable rooms. Excellent location 5 mins from cathedral. Good breakfast. Reccomend it..."

Trinity Apartments Florence

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Via delle Terme Piazza Santa Trinita Florence 50123

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With its central location, Trinity Apartments Florence is an ideal place for extended stay. Famous area attractions of...

Price from $52

Domus Florentiae Hotel Florence

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Via Degli Avelli 2 Florence Tuscany 50123

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Offering contemporary service and excellent hospitality, this modern style property makes you to enjoy all the privile...

Price from $121

Anonymous wrote about this hotel on Sep 08, 2008

"Our main problem was with the air conditioning which didn't appear to work half of the time, and the machine coffee for breakfast was terrible. Other ..."

Alamanni Hotel Florence

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Via Luigi Alamanni 35 Florence 50123

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Alamanni Hotel Florence, placed a few minutes away from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, offers quality accommodatio...

Price from $147

josephine hall wrote about this hotel on Feb 04, 2009

"very near railway & bus station and centre florence.shops & restaurants nearby clean & comfortable excellent value for what we paid..."

One World Florence Apartments Hotel

One World Florence Apartments HotelStarStarStarRecommended Hotel


Via Della Vigna Nuova 9 Florence 50123

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Offering comfortable accommodation and quality services, the One World Florence Apartments Hotel is an ideal place for...

Price from $97

Diane Meyer wrote about this hotel on Jul 02, 2009

"Fantastic space! Full kitchen, very clean, nicely decorated. Great location! A two story apartment rather than just a hotel room but costs even less t..."

Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence

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Lungarno Del Tempio 44 Florence 50121

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Offering excellent accommodation, Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is an ideal place for a business trip or just pleasure...

Price from $428