One of the most exciting and atmospheric Italian destinations; an evocative city of the past, it is considered throughout the world as the birth center of the Renaissance, the cradle of architecture and art, with its historic center full of churches, monuments, Renaissance palaces of breathtaking beauty so praised by poets of all time... #UNESCO #tuttitaly
Florence is one of the most exciting and rich destinations to visit. The evocative city of the past is considered throughout the world as the birthplace of the Renaissance, cradle of architecture and art, with its historic center full of churches, monuments, and Renaissance palaces of breathtaking beauty so praised by poets of all times.
The historic center is divided into four districts, each of which takes its name from the most important place of worship in the area: the Santa Maria Novella district; the San Giovanni district, linked to the Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of the oldest and most important temples in Florence;
the community of Santa Croce, whose name derives from
the Basilica of Santa Croce; the neighborhood of Santo Spirito.
Walking through the streets of the historic center, you can admire the beautiful squares and historic city buildings. In the church of Santa Maria del Fiore, the most illustrious of the monuments, better known as the Duomo, one of the most extensive fresco cycles are visible: 3600 square meters of frescoes.
Florence is visited by tourists from all over the world, eager to: admire its wonders, savor the delicious Tuscan cuisine, attend concerts and shows, browse the windows of the high fashion shops of the most famous stylists, admire the typical shops where you can still find painters and artists at work.
Florence is full of gardens annexed to monumental
complexes, such as the Boboli Gardens, linked to the Palazzo Pitti complex: one of the best existing examples of 16th-century Italian gardens due to the importance of its architectural layout and the numerous sculptures present inside.
Florence hosts some of the most famous museums in the
world, such as the Uffizi Gallery, initially born as the seat of the offices of the prominent Medici family, has nowadays become a precious treasure chest of art that houses the masterpieces of Italian and foreign artists the likes of Cimabue, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Piero Della Francesca, Raphael, Caravaggio, as well as Rubens, Goya and many more.
Gastronomy
Tasting a nice Florentine steak is a real sensory experience, as is savoring the most known and appreciated red wine in the world, Chianti. The famous Tuscan bread and extra virgin olive oil cannot be missing from the table.
