Florence town - Florence, in
Italian Firenze, is one of the most famous cities in Italy.
As the birthplace of the Renaissance
it preserves some of the greatest works of art and most beautiful
buildings in the world.
From the fifteenth century onwards
it became a centre of learning in the arts and sciences unparalleled
since classical times. It is now a small city (380,000 inhabitants),
the regional capital of Tuscany, with nearly all its beautiful
buildings concentrated within a relatively small area.
The famous museums of the Uffizi, Palazzo
Pitti, and Bargello contain the masterpieces of Florentine
art.
The delightful low hills which surround the city have been
preserved from new buildings. The best time to visit Florence
is in the winter: it can be unpleasantly crowded with tourists
in the spring and unbearably hot in July and August.
The river Arno, a special feature of
the city, has caused disastrous floods throughout its history
(last in 1966).
Principal monuments and works of art - to mention just a
few of the immense artistic Heritage of Florence:
The Duomo: Masterpiece of the reinassance is the Cathedral
dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore, made of Carrrara Marble.
Palazzo Vecchio: the Town hall, history says that Medici'
grand dukes could reach Palazzo Pitti by secret rooms and
corridors (Corridoio Vasariano) crossing the Uffizi gallery
and the Arno river through the houses of Pontevecchio.
Galleria degli Uffizi: One of the most important art
collection of the world, including paintings of Boticelli,
da Vinci and many others ( highly recommended to reserve the
ticket in advance ) if you do not reserve in advance, see
what happens !
Palazzo Pitti and Boboli gardens: the apts of the grand-dukes
of Florence.
Inside, there is a number of museums.
Galleria dell'Accademia: it houses the sculptures by
Michelangelo and Florentine paintings and other museums.
Santa Croce: Gothic church. Burial place of notable
citizens of Florence, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and
others.
Where is Florence town: Is located in the middle of
the Florence province
How to reach Florence town:
From the north, Milan: on the highway A1 follow direction
south Bologna and then Florence
From the south Rome: on the highway A1 follow direction Florence
Distances: Siena 65 Km - Pisa 79 Km - Lucca 73 Km
- Arezzo 79 Km
Correct name: Florence, Firenze
in Italian
Common mistakes: Florenze,
Fiorenze, Florencie, Florenzia
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Florence town
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