Florence Travel and Tourism Guide

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. It is home to some of the greatest thinkers of this time period, if not all of history. Francesco Petrarch, Dante, Galileo Galilei, Nicolo Machiavelli, The Medici, Giovanni Boccaccio, Fillipo Brunelleschi, Leonardo DaVinci, Michelangelo Buonarotti to name only a few. The city is full of museums including the Accademia which houses the statue of David; the Uffizi which holds thousands of Renaissance and earlier treasures. One can merely walk and admire the famous architecture lining the streets, much of which was created in the Middle Ages or the Renaissance. The famous Arno river runs through the middle of the great city and provides a beautiful view, especially of the Ponte Vecchio, which is the only bridge that remained standing after World War II.

Some of the greatest places to see are the churches of Santa Croce, Il Duomo, and San Lorenzo. But there is even more than art and architecture here. Shopping is everywhere in Florence. Designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Gucci, Versace, Fendi and many others. However, if you don't have that kind of money to spend, there are plenty of shops and markets lining the street which provide you with quality goods as well.

Enjoy the great tuscan food and tuscan (chianti) wines in the many good restaurants in Florence, like peccarino cheese with pear and honey or many nice pastas. You will also find some of the best ice cream you will ever taste for those of you with a sweet tooth!