Florence – one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and the world as a whole, the city is a legend. During the “Renaissance” era, Florence was the main cultural center of all of Europe, such famous people as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante and Galileo Galilei created here. It can be said that Florence (at that time – the Florentine Republic) gave impetus to the development of modern European civilization and culture.
There are many sculptures in the center of Florence
Modern Florence is as beautiful as before. The city simply breathes history. If in Rome you will find more ancient ruins, then there are buildings of the Renaissance era everywhere, with its palaces, bridges, cathedrals and compositions from sculptures This city is probably one of the most romantic European cities, at least you feel much more comfortable and cozy here than in Paris.
One of the squares in the center of Florence
A little general information about Florence: this city is located on the banks of the Arno River in central Italy, north of Rome. The city is small, only about 370,000 people live here. человек, but very cozy. The climate of Florence is warm, Mediterranean, with hot and sultry summers and mild, rainy winters. See the current weather forecast in Florence on our website. The best time to visit Florence is off-season.
The roofs and towers of Florence are very picturesque
The main population of Florence consists of Italians, who communicate naturally in Italian. But the city attracts many tourists all year round, so there is a fairly developed tourist infrastructure, and you can meet people who speak little English.
Prices here, as everywhere in major tourist Italian cities, are not cheap. A meal for two in a restaurant or cafe will cost about 30-40 euros. True, there are many places in the city where you can have an inexpensive snack with local specialty sandwiches with “proshuto” ham. I recommend it, it’s very tasty.
One of the alleys in the city center
It is most convenient to move around Florence on foot. the historical center of the city is not very big, you can get around it all in a couple of hours. Be sure to visit the Cathedral of Florence and the bridge Ponte Vecchio. They make an indelible impression. And, of course, don’t forget to visit famous local museums.
The most convenient way to get from Rome to Florence is by high-speed train, the journey time is about two and a half hours. Amerigo Vespucci International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city.
Arriving in Florence, be sure to visit the local museums. We recommend that you buy tickets to Uffitsi Gallery and Academy Gallery to avoid queues.
