Florence Travel Guide - Best attractions in Florence, Italy
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This portal is a guide to Florence aimed for those who not only want to learn about the city famous for its works of art, and birthplace of illustrious personage like Dante, Giotto, and Cimabue (only to name a few), but to discover Florence; its characteristic spots where one can enjoy exquisite dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine or world famous flea markets where one can buy the most peculiar object.
To visit this Italian Renaissance jewel is like taking a leap into a past rich with history and tradition.
This portal is a guide to Florence aimed for those who not only want to learn about the city famous for its works of art, and birthplace of illustrious personage like Dante, Giotto, and Cimabue (only to name a few), but to discover Florence; its characteristic spots where one can enjoy exquisite dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine or world famous flea markets where one can buy the most peculiar object.
To visit this Italian Renaissance jewel is like taking a leap into a past rich with history and tradition.
Suggested Hotels
Hotel Park Palace
Piazzale Galileo, 5
Zone: Giardino di Boboli
The Park Palace superior class 4 star Hotel is situated in a quiet and peaceful residential area, surrounded by a romantic garden.
Fattoria Il Cantuccio
Via Bonazza, 33
Zone: Val di Pesa
In a typical Tuscan landscape, with the annexed villa, has ancient origins that go back to the beginning of 1500.
Hotel Orto de' Medici
Via S. Gallo, 30
Zone: San Lorenzo
The Orto de' Medici Hotel in Florence is located inside an early 19th Century palace along a tranquil street in downtown Florence.
Hotel Kraft
Via Solferino, 2
Zone: Porta al Prato
This peaceful and luminous hotel offers the most modern and technological services.
From Signoria square to Orsanmichele church
The starting point of this itinerary is the Signoria square, opened during the centuries 13th and 14th, outstanding among the...
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The cathedral Dome, humanistic evidence of Florence
In 1418 Brunelleschi was assigned the responsibility of the coverage of the cathedral. By the realization of the famous dome,...
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The Pitti Palace - Specola Museum - Brancacci’s Chapel
Along this walk, nature, science and art concur to create an atmosphere of intense emotion.
Nature gives its best in the...
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A tribute to Beato Angelico
This is an itinerary rich of the most significant expressions of the Renaissance. Our intention is to devote it to...
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Florence Events
 From 11/10/2011 » To 04/03/2012
La bella Italia
Exhibition dedicated to Italy and its national Identity before unification of the country.
Where: Palazzo Pitti - Piazza Pitti 1, Florence Open Tuesday to Sunday 8,15 – 18,50 Closed Monday, New Year’s Day |
 From 03/10/2011 » To 15/04/2012
La stanza dei tesori
Exhibition dedicated to the wonders of art collectors in Florence's museums.
Where: PALAZZO MEDICI RICCARDI Via Camillo Benso Conte Di Cavour 3 - Firenze Tel +39 0552760340 Ticket: 10 euro |
 From 25/04/2012 » To 25/04/2012
Tiziano Ferro in concert
Tiziano Ferro’s new tour, entitled “L’amore è una cosa semplice” (Love is a simple thing) will start onApril 10, in Turin, and will then bring the much loved Italian singer to many Italian cities, including[...]
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 From 10/02/2012 » To 19/02/2012
International fair of fine chocolate
In Fenbruary 2012, the much loved Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale will be held in Piazza della Repubblica. The finest international chocolatier masters will attend.
INFO: Cioccolato Fiere Srl Tel. + 39 055 433 349 |
 From 14/01/2012 » To 11/02/2012
"Nel silenzio": personal exhibition of Guido Morelli
The title means "Into Silence“. Personal exhibition of Guido Morelli, with oil on canvas, tempera and drawings representing a synthesis of natural landscapes. The artist concentrates on the prychological language within the[...]
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 From 22/02/2012 » To 23/02/2012
La strana famiglia - musical
Free adaptation of the famous TV series of the 60's. Highly professional actors, dancers and singers will be on stage to propose the exhilarating adventures and gagas of the Addams.
Hour: 21:00 Where: Teatro Lumière Via Di[...] |
 From 25/04/2012 » To 01/05/2012
10th Tango Festival
The Florence Tango Festival will be a special event for tango dancers from all over the world, with a big staff of first class teachers, long milonga nights in a great location with two dance floors.
Festival addresses: - Teatro Obihall (ex[...] |
 From 18/03/2012 » To 18/03/2012
Laura Pausini in concert
Laura Pausini in concert
Where: Nelson Mandela Forum Viale Pasquale Paoli, 50137 Florence Hour 21.00 |
 From 12/01/2012 » To 25/03/2012
Brian Duffy - The photographic genius
For the first time in ITaly after the great success at Idea Generation Gallery in London, an exhibition dedicated to Brian Duffy (1933-2010), the great English photographer.
Where: MNAF - MUSEO NAZIONALE ALINARI DELLA FOTOGRAFIA Piazza Di[...] |
 From 18/04/2012 » To 18/04/2012
Loreena Mckennitt in concert
The much loved Canadian songwiter and singer, an icon of Celtic music, will be in ITaly in 2012, and in Florence in April.
Where: OBIHall (ex Saschall) Via Fabrizio De André, 50136 Florence Price: from €[...] |
 From 16/06/2012 » To 16/06/2012
Madonna in concert
Madonna in concert in Italy! Only two dates, and one of them is Florence!
Hour: 08:00 pm Where: Stadio Artemio Franchi Viale Manfredo Fanti, 4, 50137 FLORENCE |
