Florence

Florence travel at your finger tips

Florence is famous all over the world for its beautiful architecture that emphasises the historic cultural importance of the city.

Besides it has an intriguing artistic legacy with art pieces of Michelangelo, according to many art lovers the country’s most dominant creative person, on display at many places throughout the city.

Attractions

In the Bargello and the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo which dominates the city skyline collections can be found that document the development of the Renaissance period.

Through the centuries Piazza della Signoria has been the hub of Florence's political life. An elevated corridor called Vasari's Corridor leads from the palazzo, and you can cross the Arno river by way of the Ponte Vecchio.

Piazza del Duomo, an architectural master piece, is a perfect place to uncover some of Florence's historical beauty. One of the first sights you will encounter is the Baptistery dedicated to St John the Baptist (patron saint of Florence), with its massive bronze doors, and one of the oldest constructions in the city.

In front of the Baptistery is the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. A gifted Renaissance architect named Filippo Brunelleschi designed the dome, and it is possible to access the top of the cupola to enjoy the amazing scenery and become impressed by the mastery of Brunelleschi.

Entertainment

Entertainment in Florence is in the first place a refined affair with classical music, opera and dance to rival any of its European counterparts. For evening and night time entertainment, there is a wide array of superb restaurants to choose from and wine connoisseurs will be delighted with the selection of wineries to choose from, with popular favorites being l'Enoteca de'Giraldi and La Sosta del Rossellino. Alternatively, you rather would like to dance and head for one of the city’s discos or night spots.

Hotels in Florence

Central Florence is compact and reasonably easy to get around; you can walk across the centre in about 30 minutes. Central Florence is the best location to book your hotel. You will also find self catering vacation rentals available in the city, that are an affordable option for families and couples.

Booking your hotel in advance is probably the best. It may occur, especially during high season that most of the hotel rooms in the city are already booked. We recommend that you have a look at DirectRooms.com for the best rates on Florence Hotels online.

Out and about – car hire in Florence

A hire car isn’t really necessary in Florence as you can easily walk about the popular areas, on the other hand if you wish to explore Florence and its surroundings a hire car would be the best kind of transport. The surrounding area is well accessible by using a Florence hire car and there are plenty opportunities for a nice day out by hire car.

Localities like Lucca, Prato and Pistoia are bursting with art and historic architecture. Visiting them by hire car make delightful day-trips. We recommend to pre-book the hire car that suits you on-line. Booking a hire car for Florence on-line is easy, secure and car rental rates will be less expensive.