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Birthplace to the Italian Renaissance, and quite possibly the most important city in Europe for several hundred years, Florence still stands today as one of the most culturally and artistically significant cities on the face of the planet. Located in the beautiful Tuscany region of Italy, Florence has been home to a wide range of artists over the years, from writers like Dante to painters and sculptors like Donatello to the Medici family, the origins of opera, or the Florentines themselves, inventors of Neo-Classical architecture and the Renaissance itself. From the world-renowned wine and cuisine of the Tuscan region of Italy to the centuries of art and history, Florence stands as the epitome of Renaissance Europe.

It is impossible to see and experience everything in Florence in one trip, unless you literally spent several months here. And if you have the time, money, and inclination, and there is no place on Earth where you would want to spend several months of your time. But for the average visitor it's best to simply see the best in what time you have, or come back over multiple trips. Visit the Ponte Vecchio and stare at your reflection in the Arno River below, or climb Giotto’s Tower for a look over the entire city. Visit the Boboli Gardens or the Piazzale Michelangelo. Take an authentic Tuscan cooking class or drink some of the most amazing Chianti you will ever taste in your life.

Florence is not exactly a place to go if you are a budget traveler. Much like Rome, the closer you are to the historical old town sections of the city, the more expensive it gets. If you are here on a budget, street vendors are probably the most affordable way to get by, such as delis and pizza, because the restaurants will often charge ridiculous prices. Bring your appetite and your love of culture, because you will be satiating both of them while visiting this epic city.

Popular Hotels in Florence

  1. Relais Alamanni Hotel
  2. Albergo Paola
  3. Axial Hotel
  4. Bernini Palace Hotel
  5. Hotel Calzaiuoli
  6. Casa Rovai Guest House
  7. Accademy Hostel
  8. Berchielli Hotel
  9. Executive Hotel
  10. Gioia Hotel
  1. Hotel Colomba
  2. Lungarno Suites
  3. Hotel Pendini
  4. Del Lago Hotel
  5. Derby Hotel
  6. Hotel Orcagna
  7. Hotel J and J
  8. Hotel Scoti
  9. Monna Lisa Hotel
  10. Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy
  1. A and A Hotel
  2. Bellettini Hotel
  3. Dante Hotel
  4. De La Pace Hotel
  5. Globus Hotel
  6. Hermes Hotel
  7. Hotel Cerretani
  8. Hotel David
  9. Hotel Machiavelli Palac…
  10. Hotel Olimpia
  1. Hotel Relais Certosa
  2. Hotel Silla
  3. Hotel Torre di Bellosgu…
  4. Jane Hotel
  5. Masaccio Hotel
  6. Medici Hotel
  7. Pensione Pendini
  8. ostello archi rossi
  9. Villa Ulivi
  10. Residenza Dei Pucci

Florence Travel Blogs

camping again (well, sort of)
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May 28, 2008 – Aug 16, 2008
Rain + Campsite = they don't get along very well! Sleeping in a tent isn't so bad. Well, that is if you're already asleep because before that you'll first hear all sorts of noises from the city like cars honking, motorcycles roaring, church bells ding dong ding-ing (wth?), sirens screaming, dogs b…
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This trip was featured on Saturday May 31st, 2008
Firenze: Arrival
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May 20, 2006 – Jun 14, 2006
My dad came to visit me in Florence, which was really cool. He came by train from Milan and he was there for our group's last night in Florence. He was really tired since he had flown from Minneapolis, traveled around Milan fora few hours, then took the train to Florence. I think he was awake for o…
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This trip was featured on Wednesday March 21st, 2007
Florence : Fine culture and fatigue in Tuscany.
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Aug 24, 2008 – Oct 27, 2009
“O-o-oh MAN!” that’s got to be the first uninterrupted refreshing nights sleep I’ve had in a week!  “Phew!”  I needed it though, I can’t deny my slightly negative, well not negative but non-committal response to Florence so far is slightly shaded by small forms of exhaustion…
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This trip was featured on Friday September 19th, 2008

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