Holidays in the City of Florence

Florentia – florid city – was the name given by the Romans to this settlement founded in the I century AD along the Arno river at the foot of Fiesole, an Etruscan city whose ruins are visible on the hill which dominates the city. The flowering of Florence in art, culture and international trade began in 1200 and reached its peak in the 15th century under the reign of the Medici family, who ruled over the city until the end of the 1700s.

Everywhere you turn in Florence, you find extraordinary works of art and architecture, which attract some 8 million tourists a year – from the Palazzo Vecchio to the world-famous Uffizi gallery and the Cathedral with its magnificent dome and the tower designed by Giotto. Along the river Arno the Ponte Vecchio, with its jewellery shops, is a must for all those who pass through the city, as are the splendid Boboli gardens across the river. Florence is a international centre for food and for wine – with Chianti being its most famous local product and and the celebrated Fiorentina steak on the bone.

What to do and see while on holiday in Florence

Cathedral S. Maria Del Fiore in Florence
A gothic cathedral with Brunelleschi’s stupendous dome. To the right is Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery of S. Giovanni stands opposite the cathedral entrance.

S. Maria Novella in Florence
Masterpieces by Masaccio, Giotto, Brunelleschi can be admired here..

Basilica Of Santa Croce in Florence
Beautiful artworks, including Giotto's frescoes.

Basilica Of S. Lorenzo in Florence
A splendid, square-shaped Old Sacristy designed by Brunelleschi. The New Sacristy is by Michelangelo.

Chapel Brancacci (s. Maria Del Carmine) in Florence
A chapel famous for its frescoes by Masaccio. The visit now includes an excellent interactive audio-visual tour.

Uffizi Gallery in Florence
One of the greatest museums of the world with masterpieces from the 13th to 19th c.

Gallery Of The Accademia in Florence
Hosts famous sculptures by Michelangelo, including the iconic “David”.

Galleria Dello Spedale Degli Innocenti in Florence
This gallery contains fine paintings such as the “Adoration of the Magi” by Ghirlandaio.

Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
This was the home of the Priori delle Arti, of the Signoria and a ducal residence.

Pitti Palace in Florence
Another Medici family residence. The Boboli Gardens are laid out behind the Palazzo.

Airport in Florence

Florence’s Airport Amerigo Vespucci is around 5 km from the centre. A special bus called “Vola in bus” gets you into the city centre (S. Maria Novella railway station) in 20-25 min.

Public Transport in Florence
The best way to get around the city is on foot. The city centre is not very large and is full of monuments and things to see.

Taxi in Florence
The main taxi companies are CO.TA.FI.

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