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#Florence Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Relive the Renaissance during a city break to Florence
Florence, or Firenze, is the capital of the famous Italian region of Tuscany. It is one of the most visited cities in Italy, attracting approximately ten million tourists every year. This online Florence travel guide will inform you about all the Attractions in the Tuscan capital and provide you with some useful tips to make a visit to the city as successful as possible. For example, it is advisable to book and reserve your tickets in advance to avoid long queues. When you take this information and tips to yourself, you are assured of a successful city trip to the city of the Renaissance, Florence!
The foundation of Firenze
Florence city was founded in the year 59 BC by Emperor Julius Caesar. He named the Roman settlement Florentia and used the area as a large Roman army camp. Something you can still see in the street map of Firenze even now. Florentia was especially important, because it was on the Arno River and as a result a fertile valley for the Roman troops.
Events in Firenze
During a city break Florence you can attend a number of well-known events. For example, on Easter Sunday, the Florentines have the Scoppio del Carro, detonating a decorated bullock cart in front of the Duomo to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. In addition, on the Sunday after Ascension, there is the Festa del Grillo, where singing crickets are sold in the Parco del Cascine to spread happiness. In May and June there is also the Florence Music Festival, with classical concerts, operas, recitals and ballet performances at various locations in the city. Sports fans can also attend a match of the famous football club Fiorentina or music lovers can attend a concert at the Nelson Mandela Forum.
There are so many impressive attractions to see in Florence that you could argue that the entire city is a museum and as such is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Below is a brief overview of the most famous tourist attractions that you must see. Many of these sights are within walking distance of each other in the downtown area, but some noteworthy attractions are just outside the city. That is why you can reach many places on foot and for the hard-to-reach places you can take public transport.
Florence duomo
first trip for 2023 the famous Florence duomo .. just 15 min walk from train station .. if time is limited can make a stop at this place visit the major attraction that will take you about 3 hour in total . do keep in mind just touch and go .. no time do learn history . 😁😁 anyway just came here for dinner and took a few pic before departure to Rome via train . #italy #florence #newyearadventure
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Florence
Getting There - Easyjet
Attractions - Duomo
Hotels - Duomo
Food & Restaurants - Sophia Loren
Shopping - City centre
Florence
Nice view of the city!
Exploring the timeless beauty of Florence, Italy. 🇮🇹
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Black and white church and souvenirs here
did a day trip to Florence and cane across this basilica known for its definitive black and white exterior appearance.
Was a popular destination for many and good for a photo backdrop.
One can also enter with tickets.
Souvenirs like postcards and magnet can also be obtained here so this is also a place for shopping
Located at Piazza San Giovanni, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Firenze - the city of renaissance.
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