When I wrote about visiting Tuscany on a previous post (
see here), I mentioned that I would also give you an insight to Florence.
Florence is approximately a hour away from the picturesque Tuscany (by car/taxi), making this an easy commute if you want to stay in the quieter hills of Tuscany.
As Florence is the capital city, it is a lot more busier and filled with tourists.
Florence is full of beautiful Renaissance architecture and historical monuments all over.
It is also ranked in the top 50 fashion capitals in the world, which is why it's no surprise that the international Menswear fashion event,
Pitti Uomo is held in Florence twice a year.
Places to visit include:
- Uffizi Gallery - Full of Renaissance art, it is one of the most oldest & famous museums of Europe and the world!
- Gucci Museum - history behind Gucci and some of it's most iconic prints (includes a Gucci Icons shop, a Gucci Cafe & Restaurant, gift shop & a bookstore)
- Salvatore Ferragamo Museum - history and collection of Salvatore Ferragamo, showcasing over 10,000 models of shoes
- The Duomo (also known as Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral) - the main church in Florence
- Piazza della Signoria - a square where Uffizi gallery & Gucci Museum is located
- Piazzale Michelangelo - another square with amazing panoramic views over the whole of Florence
- Ponte Vecchio - old medieval stone bridge over the Arno River
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - first great basilica in Florence
- San Lorenzo Market - a market for leather goods, clothes etc
- Mercato Centrale - part of San Lorenzo Market but specializing in food, including a gourmet food court!
- Caffe Giacosa - a historical & famous caffe, restored by Roberto Cavalli (includes a restaurant, tea room, pastries and much more)
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| The Duomo |
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| The Duomo |
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| Gucci Museum |
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| Gucci Museum Caffe |
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| Gucci Museum Caffe |
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| Uffizi Gallery |
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| Piazza della Signoria |
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| Piazzale Michelangelo |
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| Ponte Vecchio |
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| Ponte Vecchio |
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| Salvatore Ferragamo Museum |
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| Salvatore Ferragamo Museum |
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| Salvatore Ferragamo Museum |
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| Basilica of Santa Maria Novella |
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| Caffe Giacosa |
If you want to shop, there are all the high street and designer shops you could think of; Tiffany & Co, Chanel, Miu Miu, COS, HnM, Zara & the famous online store
Luisa Via Roma,
which has a stand alone store in Florence.
Florence also has great links via it's historic train station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella; with train connections to Rome, Milan, Pisa & many more!
Don't forget to try some authentic pizza/pasta & gelato for dessert! - there are many authentic restaurants all around the streets of Florence.
Remember, Florence is best discovered by foot, so wrap up warm, grab a coffee and start exploring!
F & F
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