Florence

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Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is a beautiful city inspired by classical Renaissance design. The Florentine architecture, sculptures and paintings are like no other; grand cathedrals, picturesque squares, and many many renowned art galleries give Florence its well-deserved title as the ‘City of Art'.

Those who like to shop will not be disappointed either, fashionable stores sell designer labels, while a number of markets, notably the San Lorenzo market, are the areas to head for some unique gifts and traditional foods.

Eating out in Florence is always a pleasure, although not necessarily what you would expect. With possibly the most varied cooking customs in all of Italy, many typical dishes are based on breads, fish, and meats, although of course you will find plenty of traditional Pizzerias lining the streets. And why not wash down your meal with a glass of Chianti, the famous Tuscan wine. What better way to relax after exploring this magnificent city?

The average flight time fro the UK is 2 hours.

About Florence
Florence, Italy

Good for:

Sightseeing, Restaurants, Architecture, Art, Shopping, Markets, Couples

Reasons to go:

Prepare to be amazed by the Florentine architecture and stunning art
Shop in stylish designer shops in beautiful surroundings
Treat yourself to some delightful Tuscan cuisine

Things to do

Duomo and Baptistry

A symbol of Florence, the Duomo is Florence's tallest building and Europe's fourth largest church. With some sections thought to date to the 4th century, the Baptistry is also perhaps the city's oldest building. Its incredible marble-detail façade looks out onto the city, while the famous orange dome stands tall, offering visitors a breath-taking view over all of Florence. Inside, 13th century mosaics, 15th century paintings and stained-glass windows maintain the essence of a cathedral. Be sure to head to the top of the dome for fantastic views over Florence.

Located on Piazza del Duomo.

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Top Florence Hotels

Sky Travel selection of the top rated Florence Hotels, powered by Tripadvisor.

Villa Giotto Park Hotel £32

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
- November 19,2007: Giotto Park pretends to be a four star-hotel. In reality it has two stars. But who was the inspector for that respectable rating? Maybe a relative of the owner. The hotel is incredibly dirty, it must...
Hotel Da Vinci £39

Hotel per night

Dates: Tue Aug 26 to Sun Oct 26
- September 6,2007: We spent there the most beautiful time of our holiday in Tuscany! Friendly staff, very clean rooms and perfect location in the middle of the region. You can recommend it to all your friends! Trust me!
Florence Business Hotel £42

Hotel per night

Dates: Tue Aug 26 to Sun Oct 26
- June 18,2008: Me gusto el hotel ya que cuenta con excelente instalaciones. Unico problema : mmmuuyyy llleeeejjjjoosss Un tip: Si llegas por avion puedes utilizar el bus que te lleva al centro a la estacion...
Hotel Certaldo £43

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
Charme £44

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
- October 25,2005: We stayed here on route to Venice having flown in to Pisa. Family of four (two young teenagers) staying in two rooms. Impressed with the hotel, very clean, rooms modern, small area to sit down with a...