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Florence Travel Information
Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence has inherited a rich artistic
and cultural legacy, a celebration of the works of Michelangelo,
Botticelli and Giotto.
Florence
Italy
This heritage can be seen in the myriad of museums, galleries and lavish
architecture that crowd the narrow streets of this truly romantic city.
Compact enough to explore on foot, and set within the gentle green
valley of the river Arno, this beautiful city is a classic choice for a
short break.
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Florence Travel and Flight
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Getting There
Flights are to Pisa or Florence and you can fly direct from London
Airports or from your local airport with one change.
Discount hotel rates in Florence are also available to book online here at Cheap
Online Flights, just visit our 'Hotels
Abroad' page for online availability and secure reservations.
Getting Around
Florence is a compact city and can be easily explored on foot or by bus.
There are good train links to other Italian cities.
Must See
Duomo and Baptistry
Pitti Palace and the Royal Apartments of the Medici
Boboli Gardens
Must Do
Uffizi Gallery - home to the famous masterpieces such as Botticelli's
Birth of Venus
Galleria Dell' Accademia - home to Michelangelo's original David.
Michelangelo's 'David'
Clime to the top of the Campanile for panoramic views of the city.
If you like shopping, you will find designer shops around via dei
Tornabuoni; the Ponte Lorenzo market is excellent for leatherwear.
To Relax
Take a walk to Piazziale Michelangelo for some of the best views of
Florence.
Walk up to San Miniato al Monte, one of the most beautiful Romanesque
churches in Italy, then stroll back along the river.
Enjoy a Florentine steak with the local Chianti in one of Florence's
many restaurants.
Weather
Daily average temperatures (Approx) 'C
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Florence by Cheap
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Not to Miss in Florence
> Cradle of the Renaissance, packed with treasures of art and
architecture
> The Uffizi is Italy's finest art gallery and the Accademia houses
'David'
> Home to Brunelleschi's Cathedral Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower and the
Baptistry doors by Ghiberti
> Visit the Goldsmiths on the Ponte Vecchio or shop at the lively
markets of San Lorenzo
> Cross the Arno and climb to San Miniato for a panoramic view of
Florence
> Sip Chianti in the medieval Piazza della Signoria, scene of
Savanorolas Bonfire of Vanities and later of his execution
> Florence is the city of Dante, Machiavelli and the Medici
> Take a trip to beautiful Sienaor or Pisa with its leaning tower.
Book yourself a city break to Florence with Cheap Online Flights
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