Florence, or Firenze, is the capital city of the Tuscany region in central Italy. It is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance for its historical contribution and significance. Located approximately 230 kilometers north of Rome, this city is widely regarded as one of Italy most attractive destinations. It is without a doubt one of ►
Florence, or Firenze, is the capital city of the Tuscany region in central Italy. It is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance for its historical contribution and significance. Located approximately 230 kilometers north of Rome, this city is widely regarded as one of Italy most attractive destinations. It is without a doubt one of the cities in Europe that receives the most visitors annually. The splendor of the city history is credited to both the architectural structures of the city buildings and their ambiance. Everything screams work of art! right in front of your very eyes. The beauty of the city is maintained to pay homage to reputable culturally intelligent individuals such as da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Dante, and many others. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, one can absolutely feast their eyes on various galleries, churches, and castles. The famous Uffizi, the Cathedral, the Bargello, the Accademia, and the Baptistery are the most well-known and often visited landmarks in all of Florence. Michelangelo architectural talents are on exhibit in a striking way in the churches of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella, as well as in the libraries of San Lorenzo and Santa Maria Novella. Enjoy a leisure walk that will take you back in time in some of the most historic streets of Florence City before you cross the Arno River located at the Ponte Vecchio as an entrance to Oltrarno. Spare enough time to take in the wonders and beauty of the huge art collection housed in the Pitti Palace. When you have had enough of the galleries and monuments, you should head outside. Satisfy your eyes with a breathtaking view of Florence, Italy through visiting the Boboli Gardens and the beautiful cathedral of San Miniato al Monte. Strolling around Palazzo Vecchio town hall is also an option if you are a person of art, statues, and history. Tourists around the world are naturally drawn to Florence for a lot of reasons, but most especially for its buildings as old as time. However, another popular draw is the country rich culinary tradition. Once your stomach starts to grumble from all the walks and photos you have taken, the Mercato Centrale food courts are there to offer various mouthwatering Tuscan cuisine that you should never skip when you visit. ◄
