Traveling to Florence in Italy

Florence Tourism
Everyone’s heard the Doors of Paradise, the Duomo, and Michelangelo’s David are captivating, but in Florence, beauty can sneak up on a traveller unexpectedly. You’ll duck into a random church to escape the heat only to spend two hours staring at an impossibly pure blue in a fresco.

Florence travel guides
3 days in Florence
Florence is a treasure trove with so many things to see that a few days won't be enough. But make sure you don't miss these top sights by planning well and trying not to over do it. Traveling to Florence There’s one overwhelming reason travelers flock to this tiny Italian city (pop. 365,000) amid Tuscany’s rolling green hills: Florence has more than one million works of Renaissance art—among them Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus.In the 15th century Florence was at the center of the artistic revolution that would later be known as the Renaissance. Today the Renaissance remains the main attraction here—the abundance of art treasures is mind-boggling.

Florence
Florence was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Politically, economically, and culturally it was the most important city in Europe for around 250 years; from some time before 1300 until the early 1500s.Florentines reinvented money in the form of the gold florin. This currency was the engine that drove Europe out of the "Dark Ages" a term invented by Petrarch, a Florentine whose family had been exiled to Arezzo. They financed the development of industry all over Europe, from Britain to Bruges, to Lyon, to Hungary. They financed the English kings during the Hundred Years War.

Florence, Italy: cradle of the Renaissance
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia.Rural France Cultural Tour The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries, and the library of San Lorenzo is a magnificent exhibition of Michelangelo's architectural genius. Wander some of the oldest streets in the city until you reach the Arno River,If you're a prince or princess or not but have the funds to finance a beautiful, dream wedding in Florence, Palazzo Vecchio will work with you to make your dream come true!

London to Italy 
London to Italy in one day by Eurostar & TGV high-speed train from just £65, with a glass of wine to hand and not an airport security queue in sight.  And great scenery, room to breath with loads of legroom, no baggage fees, no airport taxes, no seatbelt signs, no 2-hour check-ins at remote airports and under 4s go free.Taking the train from London to Italy is surprisingly quick, comfortable, environmentally-friendly & affordable.  It's amazing some people still think you need to fly.  Take the 09:17 Eurostar from London to Paris in 2 hours 25 minutes from £39 one-way, then travel by high-speed TGV train from Paris to Turin or Milan arriving in the evening, from £26 one-way.

Introducing Florence
 Florence’s short-lived stint as capital of Italy in 1865 was like a shot of adrenaline. The city bulldozed, constructed, rearranged avenues, wiped out whole quarters and tore down the medieval walls. And so the scene was set for the modern regional capital of Tuscany. Along the broad viali (avenues) that encircle old Florence a confusion of endless traffic tears around in chaotic style. Horns honk and brakes squeal as Florentines dart in and out of lanes in search of a break in the trafficThe jewel of Renaissance Italy remains essentially what it was – a busy business centre. Even before the Renaissance was over, the wily Florentines had to concede that their town was on the wane,