Florence
Haven of the trendy, ancient cradle of the Italian or, should we say, Florentine Renaissance and chosen home of big men and women that embarked on the hard task of mirroring or encompassing all its beauty. Florence deserves one and innumerable guides of its own.
Florence, major town of the region from times immemorial, treasures monuments or traces of them: its Museums preserve prehistoric artefacts, Etruscan, Roman and Renaissance artefacts and art representing each period. The town is in itself a living museum.
Here on these virtual pages there is information on What to See and Do in Florence organized by museums, palaces and religious buildings. Be always ready as there is always a nice palace, piece of art or fountain round the corner to sneak a photo.
The section When to Go to Florence is ideal to organize a getaway as each months celebrations are detailed in it. It is recommendable to organize a trip making it coincide with one of the many events held in town year round.
This guide also contains a complete list of recommended places Where to Stay in Florence, and tips on Where to find good Shops in Florence. So as to erase any worry there is a section devoted to security and Women Traveling Alone in Florence.
As no tourist visit is complete if it leaves out how History of Florence has worked on the recorded place or what historical background each monument or sight was created in, Florence’s history is also included for visitors to understand the importance of highlight they visit.
Finally, travellers will also find out How to Get to Florence in the last section which is dedicated to it.
