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Browse 196 travel reviews, 220 travel blogs and 10,909 travel photos from real travelers to Florence. Also known as: Firenze
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Florence Overview
Birthplace to the Italian Renaissance, and quite possibly the most important city in Europe for several centuries during this time from the 13th to 16th centuries, Florence stands today as one of the most culturally and artistically significant cities in the world. 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 and Petrarch to painters and sculptors like Donatello and Michelangelo. The patrons of many such artists, the Medici family, served to continue as benefactors of the arts for many centuries. Fro… read morem 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. 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 diamond merchant displays or the Arno River below. 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.
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2 reviews Let me begin by saying we HAD to change hotels because the one we chose that had LOTs of charm did not have the same idea we had when it cam…
2 reviews This place was pretty good. Initially they will tell you their credit card machine is broken and ask for cash. I told them that I would tr…
2 reviews Hotel Scoti is located on Via de Tournabuoni, Florence's Fifth Avenue, next to Prada boutique. We were astonished when we first walked thro…
2 reviews The hotel is just 2-3 minutes away from Firenze train station. very accessible area if you are planning to walk around the city. The hotel o…
7 reviews This is a MUST see!!! You may get advance tickets that will allow you to skip the 2 hour+ wait. Just ask your hotel when you make reservati…
2 reviews Piazza della Signoria is the central square of Florence. Located next to the Duomo (Cathedral) and the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is a meeti…
3 reviews Ponte Vecchio, or old bridge in English, is the iconic bridge in Florence which is situated over the River Arno. Originally from the medieva…
1 review While the name might not ring a bell to most people, its contents most certainly will. This art gallery is home to Michelangelo’s David. A…
3 reviews To be honest.... I don't remember the price. All I know is the wine kept coming...and so did the food!! But it was NOT expensive for what w…
2 reviews One of my favorites restaurants in firenze. I recommend assaggio di primi, which offers you a sampling of five flavorful pastas or risotti…
1 review This is a MUST GO for anyone in Florence. Luckily we had a Firenze local to take us here. The bar is owned by two older gentleman, brothers …
1 review We ate at La Bussola twice while in Florence. Our friend Riva brought us here because her fiance Antonio was the pizza chef. We sat at the b…
1 review Tiziano Terzani (14 September 1938 - 28 July 2004) was an Italian journalist and writer. http://www.tizianoterzani.com/ Biography Terza…
1 review Alright, so your lifeline in all of Italy (not just Florence) is the tobacco shops. They can provide you with all the essentials, internatio…
2 reviews The Uffizi is always great, but right now its even better, as there is also an amazing temporary exhibit on DaVinci, you should check to see…
In many cities in Italy, but especially in Florence, there are a large number of people who sell purses, sunglasses, watches, and other smal…
1 review Central park was pretty sweet. It's an outdoor club and it has three separate floors. So if you're getting bored on one floor, or the type o…
1 review Lochness is a private club but very easy to become a member of. If you are looking for some inexpensive drinks, Lochness is the place to be…
1 review YAB is a really great disco. Some of the other clubs in town are very Americanized and YAB doesn't tailor itself too much. They play America…
2 reviews The largest discoteque in Florence, you will, undoubtedly, encounter a lot of people here. With multiple floors and decorated in a 70’s…
2 reviews This is hands down the best hostel I've stayed in. And one of the cheapest in July at E16 per night. Who needs a hotel when this hostel has …
2 reviews This hostel is one of the best ones I stayed in while backpacking Italy and it's relatively cheap too. Located just a few blocks from the t…
1 review This hostel was amazing ! It was sooo clean. They cleaned it every day for 3 hours. There is free internet. Free breakfast every morning. Fr…
1 review Is a really cool place feels like a real family, great guests when there too we all went out to a night club which was packed. The workers w…
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