Firenze is a city in Italy. Palazzo Vecchio – Palazzo Vecchio

Florence is the capital of Tuscany, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, a city-museum. Michelangelo, Boccaccio, Botticelli, Machiavelli, Dante, Da Vinci, Brunelleschi lived and worked here. Masterpieces of architecture, painting and sculpture of the Renaissance form entire ensembles.

Florence (Firenze) is a city in Central Italy, the capital of Tuscany. He is rightfully recognized as one of the most beautiful cities Europe and proudly bears the epithet “beautiful”, “Firenze la Bella”. This is where the Renaissance began. Florence is a true concentration of architectural splendor and a special atmosphere, permeated with the spirit of the works of Michelangelo and Botticelli.

The city is located at the foot of the northern part of the Apennine Mountains and covers an area of ​​102 square meters. km. Its population is 377,207 according to the 2013 census. The distance from Rome to Florence is 274 kilometers.

Florence is comfortably located in the southeast of the Florence-Prato Pistoia plain, protected on three sides by low picturesque hills. Residential neighborhoods stretch along the banks of the Arno River, which lazily carries its waters from east to west across the whole of Florence.

“Italian Athens”, this is also the name of Florence. The city is a museum that gave the world artists and sculptors whose names have become icons in art. Modernity and antiquity in Florence come into such harmonious contact with each other that you inevitably feel like a time traveler when you see the grandeur of palaces, the solemnity of basilicas, the spirituality of churches, cross graceful bridges or relax in the shade on an ancient square.

Florence sightseeing map


Duomo Square

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Museo Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore

Giotto's Bell Tower

Baptistery of St. John the Baptist

Church of Santa Maria del Carmine

Basilica of Santa Croce

Church of Orsanmichele

Basilica of San Lorenzo

Piazza della Signoria

Palace Vecchio

Palazzo Pitti

Boboli Gardens

Bargello

Uffizi Gallery

Ponte Vecchio Bridge

Sights of Florence

Duomo Square

The sights of Florence amaze with their diversity. One of the favorite places on tourist routes is Piazza del Duomo or Cathedral Square. The most ancient and significant architectural monuments are located here. In her elegant and refined appearance, religious, artistic, cultural life Florence. It was here that the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore was built - one of the first buildings of Renaissance architecture.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

The Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore or Opera del Duomo contains original sculptures from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The sculptures with which the temple is now decorated are mostly skillfully made copies. The most famous exhibits of the museum are: “Madonna with Glass Eyes”, wood sculpture Donatello “Mary Magdalene, “The Baptism of Christ” by Andrea Sansovino.

Giotto's Bell Tower

Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto) stands next to Cathedral Florence. The foundation of one of the most elegant Italian campaniles was laid in 1334. The tower was for the architect Giotto di Bondone the concentration of all creative forces; it was in it that he achieved the synthesis of painting and architecture that he had been trying to find all his life. Giotto did not have time to complete the construction; he died, having erected only the first floor. An 84-meter tower soaring into the sky, proportionately divided by horizontal divisions with elongated Gothic windows, is an integral part of architectural ensemble Duomo.

Baptistery of St. John the Baptist

The Basilica of Santa Croce is the largest Franciscan church in the world. It is famous for Giotto's frescoes and the tombs of great men of Italy. The temple is made in the shape of an Egyptian cross, and the pointed arches soaring upward create a special sacredness of this place.

Church of Orsanmichele

Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) is one of the oldest churches in Florence (393). It houses a large number of works of art, precious materials and revered relics. The basilica brings together many famous names: Filippo Brunelleschi, Donatello, Antonio Manetti, Filippo Lippi, Desiderio da Settignano... In addition, it houses the tomb of the noble Medici family, whose tombstones are decorated with works by Michelangelo.

Piazza della Signoria

The true decoration of Piazza della Signoria is the Palazzo Vecchio or Palazzo della Signoria. Growing on the foundations of an ancient tower, the 94-meter Arnolfo Tower is one of the most recognizable symbols of Florence. The palace is massive on the outside, but inside is a real treasure trove of genuine triumph of art. Today the palace houses the town hall and an art museum. Here you can see sculptural group, created by Michelangelo, paintings and sculptures by Domenico de Rossi, works by Vasari.

Palazzo Pitti

If you go down from Piazza della Signoria to south coast Arno, the road will lead to another iconic landmark of Florence - Palazzo Pitti. The palace was built for the family of the Florentine aristocrat Luca Pitti. It is a symbol of the power of the influential aristocracy. The Dukes of Lorraine and Tuscany lived in its luxurious halls, and for some time it was the residence of the Italian king.

Today the palace is one of the popular museum complexes of Florence, which houses the Palatine Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Porcelain Museum, the Silver Museum, the Costume Gallery and the Carriage Museum.

Boboli Gardens

National Museum

A hundred meters from Piazza della Signoria there is another iconic place for travelers - the National Museum (Bargello). The building itself was erected around 1255. They built it as a fortress capable of withstanding any battle. The history of sculpture in Italy is hidden behind the impenetrable walls of the palace. The works of medieval masters are exhibited here; separate rooms are dedicated to brilliant creations Donatello and Michelangelo. No less interesting are the collections of carpets, knightly armor and terracotta figurines located on the second floor of the museum.

Uffizi Gallery

Greatness cultural heritage, its intimacy, mystery and indescribable beauty can be fully experienced in another Florentine museum - the Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi). The gallery building itself is an outstanding work of art, erected in the middle of the 16th century by order of the Duke of Medici, a passionate lover and admirer of art. It is the collection collected by the Medici that forms part of the fund of the modern gallery. Also, hundreds of tourists come here every day to see the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Caravaggio.

Ponte Vecchio Bridge

And of course, you can’t visit Florence without standing on the Ponte Vecchio bridge. In 1345, this stone structure, thanks to the skill of Neri di Fioravanti, connected the two banks of the Arno River. Initially, there was a meat trade near the bridge, but Ferdinand I, irritated by the oppressive stench, ordered jewelry workshops to be built on the site of the butchers' shops. So the three-arched structure soon became overgrown with residential buildings on both sides and received the nickname “Golden Bridge”.

Events, holidays, events in Florence

The city's climate is determined by its low-lying location: Florence's altitude above sea level is only 50 meters. In winter, under the influence of the dry continental masses of the Arctic, the air temperature rarely rises above 10 °C, but in the summer, when the influence of western air currents dominates, it reaches 30-40 °C at the peak of the season. Spring and autumn delight with comfortable temperatures.

How to get to Florence

When traveling to Florence, you should remember that direct flight Moscow-Florence no. The best option is to fly through Rome and then travel around Italy.

Comfortable trains travel from Rome to Florence; the travel time is one and a half hours. The plane flight will take about an hour. Trains come to Florence from Rimini, Bologna, Milan, Verona, Venice, Pisa. There is also a bus service between the cities.

Italy is one of the five most visited countries by tourists. It attracts travelers with its culture, architecture, landscapes, and national flavor. This is not surprising, because the Italians were able to preserve their history as much as possible and now happily introduce it to everyone. There is always something to see here. But Florence is most valued among tourists and lovers of cultural recreation.

Pearl of Tuscany

The Italian region of Tuscany is located on the shores of the Ligurian Sea. Its capital is Florence. This city is often called the pearl of Tuscany. And for good reason. After all, Florence was the cradle for such famous personalities as Michelangelo, Botticelli, Lorenzo the Magnificent, who worked during the Renaissance. This is where the bulk of their world-famous creations are located.



Where is it on the map

The city stretches along both banks of the Arno River, which flows into the Ligurian Sea. It is surrounded by three magnificent plains. Its coordinates are 43°47′00″ north latitude and 11°15′00″ east longitude. Located in the first time zone, in the summer it falls into the second.

Did you know? Florence was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1865 to 1871.

How to get there from Moscow

The easiest way to get from Moscow to Florence is by air. There are no direct flights between the cities. It is necessary to change planes in Rome. The cost of a round trip ticket is approximately 256-307 dollars. From Rome to Florence you can travel either by plane or by train.

Those who are afraid of flying can travel on railway. There are no direct trains to Florence from Russia. But you can get to Venice, and from there take a train or bus to your destination. On the last part of the journey you will have to spend three hours and 30 euros.

The most resilient and curious can travel by car. This, of course, is very tiring and long (two or three days of travel), but there is an opportunity to admire the beauty of Polish, Czech, Austrian and German cities.

The best areas of Florence

Administratively, the city is divided into four districts. There is no such thing as the outskirts here. All areas are located very compactly, and you can get around them on foot.

San Lorenzo

central District known since ancient times for trade and art. It got its name from the Church of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest and largest in the region. Another name for the area is the Medici quarter, because almost all representatives of this dynasty are buried in the ancient church. Famous central market city, built at the end of the 19th century.



San Marco

This historical city center. All around are ancient palaces, cathedrals, museums, and galleries. The main attraction of the area is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. There is a museum on its territory where priceless paintings are kept.

Next to the historical buildings rise modern hotels and restaurants, which are considered some of the most expensive in the city.



Santa Croce

Lies in eastern part of the city. Here is the church of the same name, which gave the name to the area. It is considered the most optimal place for tourists. There's no less here architectural monuments, than in historical district, but it is located a little further from the center, so hotel prices are lower.



Santa Maria Novella

Located next to the train station. Here are best hotels cities, from the windows of which landscapes of extraordinary beauty open up. It is considered a very prestigious area.



Did you know?In 1966, there was a terrible flood in Florence. On November 4, 250 million cubic meters of water from the Arno River fell on the city. In the city, the water rose three meters. 34 people died, 5 thousand people were left homeless, 3 million ancient books, manuscripts, 14 thousand other works of art were damaged, and a huge number of priceless frescoes were lost.

Excursion tours and attractions

So that tourists can get acquainted with the city, they run double-decker buses City Sightseeing Open Bus. There are three routes, two of which (A and B) operate all year round, and the third - during the tourist season (April - November). For adults, a one-day ticket for all three routes is 20 euros, for two days - 25 euros, for three - 30 euros. A child's ticket is half the price. The buses provide audio support in Russian.

Tourists have the opportunity to take a Segway excursion. Its price starts from 65 euros. There are rafting tours on the river from 25 euros. Romance lovers can take a gondola ride. The tour can be carried out from May to September. The walk takes 72 hours and costs 39 euros or more per person.

Some tour operators offer more extensive excursions. So, you can plunge into the Renaissance era for 200 euros. The guide will tell you about the sights of the Medici quarter. Visiting museums and churches is paid separately.



You can take a walking tour of the city. Its cost is 100-200 euros.

Important! In Florence, it is possible to purchase a Firenze Card, which opens the doors of 67 museums to you for 72 hours. This card also allows you to ride public transport for free while it is valid. The cost of the pleasure is 72 euros per person.

The main attractions of the city:

  1. Santa Maria del Fiore. The cathedral, made in the shape of a Latin cross, rises in the city center on the cathedral square. On the outside, the walls of the building are lined with green and pink marble. It was designed in such a way that all residents of the city could fit in it (at the time of its construction this was 90 thousand people). The cathedral is also notable for the fact that it was built from 1296 to 1436.



  2. Ponte Vecchio- most old bridge in the city, built across the Arno River at its narrowest point. It was built in 1345, and to this day it has retained its original appearance, since it was not destroyed during the Second World War. Previously there were butcher shops, now there are jewelry stores and souvenir shops.



  3. - was built as a government building (residence of rulers). Nowadays the city hall is located here. Near the entrance there is the famous statue of Michelangelo's David.



  4. Piazzale Michelangelo built in 1869 on a hill in the southern part of the city. It offers stunning views of the city. In the center of the square stands a bronze copy of the statue of David, and at its foot are four copies of allegories from the Medici Chapel.



Did you know? When the statue of David was transported, nine pairs of oxen were needed.

Where can I find the sea nearby?

Florence is located in the center of the Apennine Peninsula, so the nearest beaches are 100-150 kilometers away. You can get to them by train or road transport. If you just want to take a dip in the sea, the nearest beach is an hour and a half away by train. This is Viareggio.



IN resort town most beaches have a fee. They have all the necessary amenities on their premises. You can also find a free beach. South of the city there is a “wild” beach: a well-groomed, clean place with rarely seen vacationers. Majority neighboring resorts: Lido di Camaiore, Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Carrara with paid beaches.

In the southern part of the region there are resorts with a large number of free beaches. Quercinella and Castiglioncello have rocky beaches and clean, clear water. Here it’s already deep near the shore. Rosignano is famous for its white sand beach. The sand turned white due to the fact that there is a chemical plant nearby, which has been throwing its waste into the sea for years. The water here is clean, but the presence of chemical elements is felt in it.

If you want to lie on the beach for more than one day, then you should go to Versilia. There are wonderful ones here sandy beaches, shallow sea, active night life, but the prices here are not low, and there are a lot of people relaxing.



 Versilia - northern coast of Tuscany

Cheaper resorts are located south of Livorno. The most popular: Marina di Cecina and San Vincenzo. It is quieter here than in Versilia, the sea is deeper, and the beaches are also sandy. You can find both paid and free beaches. It takes about two hours to get to this area from Florence by train.

Nightlife and entertainment

Florence is famous for its festivals. Every year in June the “Historical Football” event is held here. This is a mixture of a football match and a costume show, as the athletes are dressed in unusual outfits.

If you are not interested in football, then you can go play golf, tennis, or go horseback riding. You can visit with children Entertainment Center"Fabialandia". There are a lot of attractions, playgrounds, and playrooms. You can go to the botanical garden, where unique plants from all over the world are collected.

Nightlife in the city takes place in clubs, bars, and restaurants. The main visitors to clubs are tourists. The local population is not very fond of these establishments. The most popular clubs: Cantinetta di Verrazzano, Le Volpi e L'Uva, Space Electronic and The Red Garter. Glamor lovers can visit Tenax.



World stars perform here, and the best DJs entertain everyone.

Where to stay, what to eat, what to get around on

Since Florence is very popular among tourists, it is necessary to book a room and plan your car rental in advance.

Top hotels

In winter, the price for a double room can be 45 euros. During the tourist season (April - September) prices increase by at least 30%. If you are on a limited budget and the decoration of the room is not important to you, then best option This is a hostel for you. Here they pay from 15-20 euros per night. For large companies, two- and three-room apartments are available for 100-120 euros per night.

Popular hotels:

  • Hotel Montebello Splendid (5 stars);


  • The St. St. Regis Florence (5 stars);


  • Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection (5 stars);


  • Grand Hotel Minerva (4 stars);


  • Hotel Garibaldi Blu (4 stars);


  • Hotel Degli Orafi (4 stars);


  • Hotel Boston (3 stars);


  • Hotel Arizona (3 stars);


  • Hotel Casa del Lago (3 stars);


  • Relais Lavagnini Florence (2 stars);


  • Hotel Joli (2 stars);


  • Hotel Fiorita (2 stars).

Important! The closer the hotel is located to Piazza della Signoria near the Pallazo Vecchio, the higher the room rates.

Cuisine and restaurants

Italian cuisine is characterized by an abundance of Mediterranean fresh products (vegetables, cheese, olives, seasonings, seafood, rice, mushrooms, beef, poultry, beans, fruits). Popular dishes: spaghetti, pizza, risotto, lasagne, gnocchi, fritta, carpaccio, tiramisu, panna cotta and, of course, wine and coffee. Each region has its own characteristics in preparing dishes. Florentines love to spice up their culinary masterpieces by adding local herbs and spices.

Dine in style in the city at the Ristorante and Osteria restaurant chains. Here lunch will cost 40 euros or more per person, and tables must be booked in advance. A little more modest - chain establishments. Budget-friendly ones include the Rosticceria chain and pizzerias.


Rosticcherries are something similar to grill bars. You won’t be able to eat at such establishments, but you can taste wine. There are also canteen-type establishments. Here you can eat deliciously and inexpensively, but only in the afternoon.


In general, if you want to eat well, you will have to shell out about 15-18 euros in budget establishments. A snack on the go will cost 4-8 euros. You can taste homemade dry red wine for 4-7 euros per carafe.

Rent and public transport

The area of ​​the city is only 103 square kilometers, so there is practically no point in renting a car here. Moreover, only taxis and locals with passes are allowed into some areas. You can get around the city by buses and trams.

The main carrier, ATAF, offers its customers a single travel pass for public transport. Its cost for 90 minutes is 1.20 euros. Tourists can purchase a 24-hour pass for 5 euros, for three days - for 12 euros, and for a week - for 18 euros. Night buses also run around Florence from 8 pm to 3 am. The fare for them is 4 euros.

It is better to buy a ticket and subscription in the ATAF hall at railway station Santa Maria Novella, in bars, tobacco shops, as they are more expensive for drivers. It is possible to order an SMS ticket, but this requires a local SIM card.



There is only one tram line in the city, which was closed in 1958 due to unprofitability. It connects Santa Maria Novella Station and Scandici. Travel time is 20 minutes. Trams start running from half past five in the morning until half past twelve at night. The movement interval is 4-6 minutes.

If you want to travel around the city’s outskirts and not be tied to the public transport schedule, then in this case you can use a car rental service. This service is offered by international, Italian and local companies.

To rent a car, you will need to pay vehicle deposit and have a license with you, preferably an international one. It is possible to book a car in advance through the Internet and receive transport at the airport upon arrival.

Renting a small car per day will cost 35-45 euros, a minivan - 145-180 euros, a premium class - over 250 euros. When you rent a car, be sure to find out what fuel it runs on, so as not to get confused at the gas station. You also need to take a navigator if your smartphone does not have this function. The device is available for an additional fee. Without it, you won't be able to navigate the confusing traffic in the city and can easily earn a fine of 70 euros.



Another feature is problems with parking. It is very difficult for tourists to leave their car here. There are practically no free parking lots, and if there is any, there is a time limit on it. If you didn’t manage to pick up your car on time, you’ll have to look for it at the impound lot. Paid parking will cost you 0.50-2 euros per hour. To leave a car overnight, you need to pay about 30 euros.

Important! Each parking lot has its own color. Only locals can park on white ones for free. The yellow ones are for people with disabilities, special vehicles and taxi drivers. Blue ones are intended for tourists, and they are paid. If you park incorrectly, you will be fined.30 euros or more.

What to bring from Florence (shopping)

As a souvenir, tourists usually buy souvenirs with images of famous architectural structures and other attractions. They also purchase wines, cheeses, leather goods, and jewelry. Women always try to buy a chic fur coat, designer clothes, and shoes here. There are many luxury boutiques in the city: Max Mara, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Robero Cavalli, Fendi, Adidas, Puma, Cerruti.

But it is not necessary to run to fashion stores in pursuit of exclusive products. You can also find something unusual and antique at the market.



Leather goods, souvenirs, and antiques (coins, jewelry, paintings) are sold here. The most important markets are San Lorenzo and Delle Pulci.

City in winter

Although the winter period is not considered here tourist season, it’s extremely rarely cold here. On average, in winter the thermometer does not drop below 6 degrees Celsius, so walking around the city is quite comfortable. Moreover, the number of tourists has decreased, and now it is much easier to get to any museum, cathedral, palace.



The outflow of tourists lowers prices for hotels and opera tickets. Winter is the peak time for sales in Florence, so this is the most... best time for shopping.

Tourist life in Florence is in full swing all year round. It subsides a little towards the end and before the start of the season, but by New Year's holidays is gaining momentum again, so it is comfortable here at any time of the year.

Florence is a picturesque Italian city located in Tuscany, on the banks of the Arno River. This city has long received the status of a museum city, one of the most famous, beautiful and ancient European cultural centers. Florence is also known by nicknames such as “the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance” and “the Athens of Italy.” John the Baptist has long been the patron saint of Florence. The city celebrates its holiday on the twenty-fourth of June.

The city was founded by ancient Roman veterans in the middle of the first millennium BC. Initially, the settlement was called “Florentia”, which means “blooming”. The settlement quickly grows into real city and already in the fourth century it became the residence of a bishop. At different times the city was under the rule of the Byzantines, Lombards, Ostrogoths and Franks. During those difficult times for Florence, the city's population decreased noticeably.

The city begins to revive in the tenth century and already in the fifteenth year of the eleventh century receives the status of an independent commune. At this time, the construction of the Church of San Miniato and the Baptistery was underway in Florence. In the thirteenth century, Santa Maria del Fiore and. In the same century, the commune became involved in the struggle between the Ghibellines and the Guelphs, but this conflict had virtually no effect on the prosperity of the city. In the mid-thirteenth century, city authorities began issuing their own gold coin, the florin. It becomes one of the most stable European coins of the time. The basis of the city's economy at that time was wool production. In the forties of the fourteenth century, the population of Florence exceeded eighty thousand people, but the plague epidemic that swept across Europe sharply reduced the number of inhabitants.

Florence is rightfully considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. It was in these lands in the fourteenth century that this period in the development of not only European, but also world art was finally formed.

In the thirties of the fifteenth century, the Medici dynasty seized power over the region, but they ruled Florence only until the end of the century. They are replaced by the Florentine Republic. It was at this time that great celebrities such as Michelangelo, Savonarola, Machiavelli and, of course, Leonardo lived and worked in the city and its surroundings. In the sixteenth century, Cosimo I de' Medici returned power over Florence to his dynasty, once again reviving the once great duchy called Tuscany.

During the national liberation struggle in the second half of the nineteenth century, Florence became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy for six years, until united Italy The Papal States were not annexed along with Rome. During these years, the appearance of the city changed significantly - a huge part of the old city, in which there was a market, high residential towers and a Jewish ghetto, was destroyed. At this site, the then authorities planned to build an entire block in the Piedmontese-Turin style, but local residents did not support this idea. This project will be partially implemented after the capital of the Italian state moves from Florence to Rome. In the modern square, only a few Jewish names remind of its sad past. Currently, next to the former royal residence, Palazzo Pitti, there are several institutes and museums, as well as the Boboli Gardens, famous throughout the country.

On the territory of Florence, many unique monuments from different eras have been preserved. Among them are a number the most beautiful churches and cathedrals, for example, Santa Maria delle Vine, erected on the site of the Dominican chapel, is the largest church in Florence. The city is also known for a number of majestic palaces, including some that have become the home of the royal family.

The most famous palace in Florence is considered to be built in the mid-fifteenth century by the famous Florentine architect Brunelleschi. In the sixteenth century, by order of the Medici, this luxurious palace was significantly expanded by the famous architect Bartolomeo Ammannati.

Another famous palace has long been the Bargello Palace, which was erected in the thirteenth century. For a very long time it was the seat of the court and military authorities of Florence. In appearance, this majestic palace looks more like a huge, well-fortified fortress, with high tower and a large number of loopholes. Initially, the palace housed the executive branch, later the judicial branch, and after some time the Council of Justice. From the mid-sixteenth century, the palace came into the possession of Captain Bargello, an officer of the Florentine police guard. Since then, this majestic building bears his name.

In Florence, everyone will find something to their liking, because it has one of the largest concentrations of attractions in Europe. And if you are not interested in historical artifacts, you can simply walk for hours along the crowded and hospitable streets of the city and relax in the numerous hotels.

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Back in the 14th century, Florence was considered the second city after Rome, which absorbed the best that could be found in the capital of the great Roman Empire.

Even today, it is famous throughout the world for its many attractions and a special romantic atmosphere that you will not find anywhere else in the world. It is no coincidence that the immortal works of writers, poets and composers appeared in Florence. In this city, Fyodor Dostoevsky finished his novel “The Idiot”, in this city Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky combined rest and work on “The Queen of Spades”, and the legendary Demidov dynasty lived here for a long time. In honor of the Russian patrons, the grateful Italians even changed the name of the Villa Medici, which is currently listed in all tourist brochures as Villa Demidoff.

Basilica of Santa Croce

Alas, it is quite difficult to convey in words the feeling of happiness that does not leave every guest of Florence for a minute. It is impossible to describe it, just as impossible as trying to give a clear definition of inspiration in a text. In the Italian city, which has a huge number of ancient historical and architectural monuments, you constantly want to create something new, to create a world of beauty with your own hands. “The beautiful mirror of Tuscany”, “The most delicate flower of Italy”, “Coming from the great Rome and inheriting its greatness”, these are just a few loud and vivid definitions given to Florence by the great founder of the Renaissance, heir to the knightly order Coluccio Solutati.

Perhaps Judge Solutati's words may seem too pompous to some, and others may feel that there is too much exaggeration in his description of the Italian city. However, only those people who have never been lucky enough to visit Florence can think this way. After the first visit to this city, the worldview of many travelers changes. It is not without reason that in a sunny and noisy country there is a proverb: “You can visit the majestic and eternal Rome, the mysterious Venice and the sparkling Milan, but if you have not seen Florence, then you know absolutely nothing about Italy!” It is no coincidence that the name of the “second Rome” is translated literally into Russian as “blooming”. Many poets dedicated their poems to this flourishing city, where they drew endless inspiration. We can talk about the unique atmosphere of Florence for an infinitely long time, but in this material we should dwell in more detail on the history of this Italian city, its attractions and greatest monuments architecture.

Santa Maria del Fiore

Florence: an excursion into history

Many historians who have studied the chronicles that have survived to this day claim that a city called Florence was founded around 59 BC. Moreover, there is even a version that says that the “blooming” one appeared on the world map on the site of a small settlement on the orders of Gaius Julius Caesar himself. True, it is worth noting that this version is not based on solid ground and is considered in many works as an assumption. There is no exact data indicating Caesar’s participation in the founding of the “second Rome” on this moment does not exist. The very first mentions of Florence can only be found in documents that date back to the 4th century AD.

It was during this period of time that the place where most of the veterans of Rome lived was considered the main residence of the bishop. Already in those days, Florence was a rich city, where former legionnaires enjoyed a well-deserved rest and spent all their time in entertainment establishments. Veterans in the Roman Empire were always treated with special respect. By the way, the word “veteran” originated during the reign of Caesar. Only that warrior who fought for the honor of the greatest empire at that time for at least 20 (!) years could receive this title. Considering the endless wars and campaigns against the Gauls, we can draw a certain conclusion: there were not so many lucky survivors. Therefore, the privileges they enjoyed were practically limitless.

Palazzo Pitti

In 1115, Florence gained almost complete independence and began to be called a commune. Until this time, the city had been under the rule of the Franks, Ostrogoths and even the Lombards. Since independence blooming city began to flourish: already in 1252, the first coin was minted from pure gold; its name is known to many even today - florin. Thanks to uninterrupted wool sales, the city's treasury grew and the population constantly increased. A blow to the economy and demographic situation in Florence was dealt by the plague, which in 1340 was called the Black Death. It was impossible to hide from it; effective drugs did not yet exist. Both the poor and the richest citizens fell dead right on the streets of the once majestic and densely populated city.

The plague spared only a few, but the city's population quickly recovered, thanks in large part to newcomers. After the worst plague in the history of the city, two famous cathedrals are being built in Florence: Palazzo Vecchio and the legendary Santa Maria del Fiore. Already in the 14th century, Dante Aguilleri’s “Divine Comedy” appeared. Every modern Italian considers this manuscript to be second in importance after the Bible. The thing is that it was in the “Divine Comedy” that the Tuscan dialect was “born”, and to be extremely precise, the Italian language, which is spoken by modern residents of the country. The 14th century can easily be called the brightest and at the same time the most tragic episode in the history of Florence. The reign of the Medici dynasty, the plague that claimed tens of thousands of lives, the heyday of the Renaissance and the birth of two brilliant artists Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci - these are just a small part of the significant events that took place in the flourishing city in the fourteenth century.

All Saints Church

In 1737, the Dukes of Lortarguin came to power in Florence. During their reign, the city continues to prosper, but the flowering of culture is already a thing of the past. During the period of the struggle for freedom, called the Risorgimento, “the second city after Rome” from 1865 to 1871 served as the capital (!) of the Italian kingdom. Unfortunately, at this time many historical and architectural monuments were destroyed, and in their place strange and, one might even say, pompous buildings appeared, uncharacteristic of Florence. The Second World War also caused enormous damage to the city. World War: constant bombing by American and British aircraft, as well as the barbaric actions of the Nazis, forever erased many ancient buildings and magnificent bridges from the face of the earth.

Another date that residents of Florence remember with trembling is November 4, 1966: during the flood, more than 250 million cubic meters of water from the Arno poured into the city. True, thanks to search and restoration work, in which thousands of Italians and residents from other European countries voluntarily participated, it was possible to preserve a huge number of documents, sculptures and monuments. However, just over three million (!) priceless ancient books and about 14,000 paintings were damaged. This incident was a good lesson for the Italian authorities, who immediately after the flood took measures to ensure safety not only local residents, but also ancient volumes, frescoes, manuscripts and paintings.

National Central Library of Florence

Florence: a blooming city

Nowadays, Florence, along with Rome, Venice and Milan, can be called one of the most visited cities in Italy by tourists. A huge number of churches, among which are Santa Croce, Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Maria Novella; Uffizi Gallery; the Vecchio, Pitti, Bargello and Strozzi palaces are just a small part of the attractions that, like a magnet, attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over Florence globe. It is in this flourishing city that bridges called Vecchio, Santa Trinita, and Ponte alle Grazie can be considered not only an example of engineering, but also real works of art.

In the huge museums of Florence you can see original paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, the works of Dante, Galileo Galileo and many others. It is interesting that these geniuses, who lived in different periods of time, were born and worked in this flourishing city. By the way, the historical center of Florence, where you can almost always meet a huge number of travelers from other countries, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. There is nothing surprising in this: even in many scientific (!) publications, the Italian city is often called a city museum under open air and even “Italian Athens”.

Ponte Vecchio

It would probably be superfluous to describe all the sights of Florence. Even with all the desire, it is impossible to fit them into one material. Every street, every ancient house, temple, museum and bridge has most interesting story. In Florence, as well as in its suburbs, tourists do not let go of their cameras: here you want to photograph absolutely everything.

At a time when digital cameras had not yet appeared on the market, the sale of camera films brought significant income to local entrepreneurs. However, in this city they “make money” not only on souvenirs, attractions, museums and national cuisine. In sunny and sometimes rainy Florence, a wide variety of large-scale festivals are held during the season. The most interesting of them are the “Cricket Festival”, “Fireworks and Burning Cart Festival(!)”. A visit to a football game will also give you a lot of impressions. True, the games are not ordinary: in June, players from both teams play against each other in costumes worn by local residents during the Middle Ages! In addition, Florence is considered the second capital of fashion after Milan. This city regularly hosts shows of the latest collections from the most famous clothing designers and fashion exhibitions. Thousands of city guests rush to visit “Knitwear”, “Ready Dress” and “Haberdashery”.

Triumphal Arch on Freedom Square

Florence: what a tourist needs to know about the flourishing city

Before planning a tour to Florence, all travelers living in post-Soviet countries should remember that they will not be able to buy a direct air ticket to Florence. First you need to fly to Rome, and only then you can take the train to Florence. A trip by car will be remembered for a long time: picturesque landscapes, a lot of attractions that can be seen on the way to the flourishing city - all this awaits the motorist who has taken care of a green card in advance. By the way, driving around Florence is quite expensive: parking in the city alone costs more than 3 euros per hour. In addition, do not forget that it is possible to get to any attraction located in the area by car. historical center, does not seem possible. Only public transport has the right to move along ancient streets. By the way, if you plan to walk around the city at night, it is best to park your car before dusk. Otherwise, you will have to buy your vehicle back from the impound lot: parking a car on the streets at night in Florence is strictly prohibited.

Florence is rightly called the birthplace of the Renaissance and Renaissance culture. Not every city in the world can boast of the birth and residence of the most famous great personalities that we know about today. Renaissance architecture is still alive, although it was created so many centuries ago; today many buildings in the largest cities of the world are built in this style, despite the dominance of high-tech and modernity. Florence is one of the few cities that can rightfully be called an open-air museum. The city is comfortably located on the banks of the Arno River and is today administrative center Tuscany. As of 2013, the population was just under four hundred thousand people. In the old days, Florence was the capital of the Italian kingdom, which is why today we can see in the city all those beauties in the form of castles, palaces where famous rulers of those times lived, cozy squares along which the local nobility in the form of dukes and duchesses walked.
Today, Florence is among the TOP 50 most fashionable cities in the world and is rightfully considered the most important center of Italian fashion. For decades, the city has been bringing huge profits to the country's treasury due to the endless flow of tourists. Overall, it is the most important economic and industrial center in the country.

Holidays in Florence

Florence is incredibly beautiful! And this concerns not only the sights and antiquities that have survived to this day, but also the location itself - the city, located on the banks of the Arno River, is surrounded by picturesque hills and plains. Considering that three rivers flow through Florence (the Arno, Greve and Terzole), one can only imagine how many bridges and crossings with a long history are provided in the city!

Climate of Florence

Florence's climate ranges between subtropical and Mediterranean. Summer, judging by the weather, lasts from April to mid-October. In winter it is warm, but rainy and therefore damp. There were years when it was really cold in Florence in the winter with rain and snow!
The average daily temperature in the winter months is + 7 degrees Celsius, in the summer months + 23-25 ​​degrees.

Getting to Florence from Russia

The convenient location of Florence (literally in the center of the “boot”) allows you to get to the city by any means of transport if a tourist is traveling around Italy. The sea coast is about a hundred kilometers away. The only caveat is that there are no direct flights from Russia to Florence. There are also no direct train or bus flights from major Italian cities. In any case, transplants are needed. The exception is personal or rented vehicles.
Air traffic
The most optimal route is Moscow-Rome-Florence. Several airlines fly passengers on this route - Aeroflot and AllItalia. A round-trip ticket per passenger costs from 15 to 18 thousand rubles (to Rome). Next comes the connection with local airlines. You can, in principle, spend a day in Rome and then go to the Italian paradise by train (fortunately, comfortable travel conditions will be provided). A high-speed train will take you to Florence in one and a half hours, a regular train - in three and a half. The cost of a one-way train ticket varies from 20 to 40 euros per person. The price will largely depend on the level of the carriage, class of train, distance, etc.
By plane it is more convenient in terms of speed of delivery - all flights land at Amerigo Vespucci Airport. There is a bus to the city center that costs five euros, and a taxi costs around 20-25 euros.
Train ride
There are no direct trains from Russia to Florence, but there are direct trains to Venice, which is also convenient in terms of the opportunity to spend a whole excursion day in this wonderful city on the water. Direct trains from Trenitalia depart from Venice to Florence. You can also rent a car or go by bus. Travel time Venice-Florence is about three hours. Trains arrive at the central train station of Santa Maria Novella, which is located right in the city center. There is, among other things, another station where trains from cities neighboring Florence arrive.
Bus service
There are also no direct bus services from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Florence. A distance of several thousand kilometers is too great. The only thing is that you can get to any large city The EU is in the same Germany and from there you can take a bus to Florence. Let’s say from Rome to Florence it takes three hours by bus and the cost is about 20 euros. All buses arrive at the central bus station, located next to the railway station.
By car
Anyone traveling to Florence by car is enviable! In a couple of days on the road, the tourist will see not only the charm of the Alps, sunflower and poppy fields amazing in their scale and beauty, but also the largest European cities. From Moscow you will have to travel through Belarus (along the M1 highway), then to Poland and from there (choosing the most optimal route through cities and countries) to Italy. Without stopping it will take about 30 hours and 2700 kilometers from Moscow.

Transport connections in Florence

There is no metro in the city. This is understandable. Its size is almost ten times smaller than the area of ​​Rome. Trams and buses will be sufficient for transportation. It is also important that all the most interesting things can be seen by taking a walk around the city. Almost all attractions and major tourist sites are located in the central part of the city and a little further from it. By the way, the movement of vehicles in the historical center is significantly limited, which is worth remembering for those who decide to rent a car to travel around Florence.
There are a lot of buses. Even too much for such a small city. There are about a hundred routes. Impressive, isn't it? Eco-friendly electric buses operate in the city center, the distinctive feature of which is their small dimensions and designation (C1, C2, C3 and D). The main carrier is a state-owned company - ATAF, which offers passengers a unified system of ticket prices. The price for an hour and a half journey (during this time you can get on and off the bus as many times as you like) is 1.20 euros. A daily subscription will cost five euros, a three-day subscription will already cost 12 euros. For tourists planning to stay in Florence for a week or more, a seven-day pass costs 18 euros. At night, the cost of tickets increases - from eight in the evening to three in the morning you will have to pay four euros.
Bus tickets can be bought at the ATAF hall at the railway station, tobacco kiosks, bars, shops and periodical kiosks. Those who did not have time to purchase a ticket in advance can do so directly from the driver, but more expensive - for two euros.
In Florence, a tram service has recently opened, which was closed more than fifty years ago. Today the line connects the central railway station with the Scandicci area, located on the very outskirts of the city. For tourists, a tram ride is a real opportunity to get to know the city for a small fee. Considering that the tram runs literally every five minutes and the travel time is twenty minutes, you can safely go on a trip.
Florence taxi
A taxi ride requires passengers to pay for literally everything, from calling a car from the hotel to transporting luggage. Boarding - a little more than three euros, calling a car - 2 euros, the fourth and fifth passengers - plus 1 euro for each, luggage - 1 euro. The minimum fee for the route, regardless of distance, is 5 euros. At night and in holidays- expensive. From the airport to the city center you will have to pay about 20 euros, from one railway station to another - 10 euros.
You can get from the airport to the city center and back cheaply and cheerfully using special VolaInBus shuttles. The cost of a one-way trip is 5 euros (round trip about 8 euros). Buses run daily from five in the morning until twelve at night. Their main parking places are: BusItalia bus station, air terminal, Gallery station.

Sights of Florence

Five breathtaking basilicas, more than six majestic churches, the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, many museums, galleries and exhibition centers, six palaces different eras, preserved to this day, are seven squares (Piazzas) that are definitely worth visiting when in Florence!
The city is conventionally divided into two parts. This conditional division is based on the flowing Arno River and the location of the areas on both sides of it. The historical center is located on the northern side of the Arno. By the way, the historical center is included in the list world heritage UNESCO.
The historical center of Florence - the holy of all saints
It is better to start your journey around the city, namely its historical part, from Duomo Square. Literally a step away from it is the bell tower, created by the great Giotto, belonging to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The entire historical center is one big architectural masterpiece! It’s definitely worth taking a day, or even two, to calmly and without haste wander through its cozy romantic streets and admire all the beauties.
Most of the architectural creations belong to such famous personalities as Brunelleschi, Donatello, Milecangelo and other great architects.
San Lorenzo - unique area cities
Another interesting area from a tourist point of view is San Lorenzo, where there is a lively trade in absolutely everything, from souvenirs to jewelry. What interesting things will a tourist see in San Lorenzo? Firstly, the temple, built in the fourth century, where representatives of the Medici clan are buried. Secondly, this is the huge monastery of San Marco, amazing in its architecture, and thirdly, the most famous market in the area.
Santa Croce
The area is located east of the central part of the city. The main attractions include the Church of Santa Croce, which local residents rightfully consider the city’s main architectural pearl. Three palaces (Spinelli, Cocchi-Serristori, Antella) will amaze with their beauty and scale. Also in this area is the house where the architect and great painter Giorgio Vasari once lived. The area is optimal in terms of tourist accommodation - prices for hotel rooms are not too high, and the historical center is practically a stone's throw away.
Oltrarno area
The Ponte Vecchio bridge leads to another remarkable area - Oltrarno, where there are many galleries, exhibition halls, museums, cozy restaurants, whose chefs will delight tourists with wonderful Florentine specialties. What is definitely worth a visit in Oltrarno is the temple of Santa Maria del Carmine, where the walls are decorated with incredibly beautiful frescoes. By the way, there are several temples in the area and each of them will impress in its own way.
The largest concentration of monasteries, churches with beautiful architecture and the most important artistic value - in the Coverciano area.

Mini-trip around Florence

If you take bus number 7, you can get to an attractive, cozy and very beautiful city Fiesole, which is literally within walking distance from Florence. From any point there is a wonderful view of both the valley where Florence is located and the city itself.
Buses run from Florence throughout the Tuscan region. You can arrange a good trip to cities such as Pisa, Siena, and visit the coastal area Tyrrhenian Sea. The bus station is located next to the central train station, from where regional buses depart. Let’s say you can get to Siena in just an hour and pay about 8 euros for a ticket. It is easier and more interesting to travel to Pisa by train. Cost - 8 euros, travel time - about one and a half hours.
Pedicabs - a little bit of Asia in the heart of Italy.
Many tourists are surprised by the presence of pedicabs on the roads of Florence. This is the direction of transportation in last years is actively developing. The cost of a trip for two adults (or one adult and two children) is 15 euros; a walk for an hour will cost 45 euros. By the way, you can ride for free - a lot of volunteers happily agree to work without pay.
A piece of England in Florence - double-decker red buses with a Russian-language audio guide invite you to travel!
Florence also has its own double-decker “English” red buses that ply along the main tourist routes. It is possible to use an audio guide in Russian. There is a discount system for married couples with children. There are three bus lines in the city - A, B. C. A “package” of tickets for one adult will cost 20 euros. Price two-day trips- 25 euros, three-day - 30 euros. A ticket for a child will cost twice as much. By the way, when buying a ticket to sightseeing bus, you can also use it on regular buses and trams.
Riverboat rides: a romantic and exciting journey through Florence.
By itself main river Florence - Arno ply water buses(or pleasure boats) with a capacity of up to forty people. You can explore the city from an unusual angle, but the fact that it is beautiful, fascinating and interesting is an indisputable fact. A wonderful panorama, beautiful landscapes open from the water and leave indelible impressions. The only time of year when ships do not sail along the Arno and do not carry tourists is winter. The rest of the time the river flow is calm and walks on the water are carried out regularly.
Here's what you can really do to explore Florence - rent a bike!
There are a lot of bike paths in the city, given its small size. In total there are about eighty kilometers of trails for lovers active rest and two-wheelers are provided by local authorities. Bicycle rentals are available at the central train station and in the Via Ghiberti area. Rental is available from March to October all days of the week except Sunday.

Internet, telephony, Wi-Fi

An interesting fact is that Florentines, and Italians in general, practically do not use the Internet in public places. Local residents have no particular need for Wi-Fi, so the service is designed exclusively for visiting tourists from Russia, China and America. If you want to use wireless access to a global hotel chain, you will have to pay from five to seven euros daily. However, some hotels offer free Internet access. This information must be clarified at the stage of booking rooms. There are practically no Wi-Fi points in restaurants and cafes either.

Firenzecard

In Florence, a bonus card, the Firenzecard, is popular among tourists who dream of exploring it inside and out upon arrival in the city while simultaneously visiting museums, galleries and exhibition halls. Its cost is 72 euros, it lasts 3 days and includes free admission to seventy-two museums! What are the benefits of purchasing this card? First of all, the possibility of free access (without standing in kilometer-long queues) to any museum. Secondly, the Firenzecard will undoubtedly pay off if you plan to visit most of the city’s museums (the average cost of a museum ticket for a visitor is 6 euros). You can buy a card at any museum ticket office or on the seller’s website.

Florentine cafes and restaurants

The city has a huge number of cafes, restaurants, trattorias where you can have a great lunch, dinner or just have a light snack. The restaurants operate a table reservation system. This should be done especially in the most popular restaurants in the city; coming and having dinner without a “reservation” is not always possible. The average check per person in a restaurant is 40 euros.
The prices for meals are more affordable in trattorias. And the most affordable price tag will, of course, be in pizzerias. But if you want to eat practically for free, and even eat to your heart’s content, then it’s only in tavola kalda - something like our canteens, only tastier, more satisfying. The only “but” is that the “canteens” start working from lunch until five to seven in the evening. In general, a tourist can have a snack for five to seven euros, and lunch for 15-18 euros per person.
The “golden rule” of gastronomy is that the historical center does not have the best restaurants and cafes in terms of food quality and cost. Around the Duomo there is generally a tri-road, so it’s worth not being lazy and taking a walk for a snack from the center to less busy areas, for example, Oltrarno or Santa Croce - this is where a gastronomic paradise really awaits tourists at an affordable price.

There is a lot about Florence interesting facts, which you definitely need to know about when traveling to this wonderful Italian city.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s true: Michelangelo, Petrarch, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and many other outstanding personalities were born and lived in Florence!
The heraldic symbol of the city is the iris, which grows in its surroundings.
For six years, Florence was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1865-1871).
The language that all Italians speak today appeared thanks to Dante. It was he who wrote his Divine Comedy" in Florentine dialect.
In the city church of Santa Croce there is a tombstone that became the prototype for the creation of the New York Statue of Liberty. In general, Santa Croce is famous not only for its tombstone. It was after the writer Stendhal visited this spiritual monastery that the world-famous Stendhal Syndrome appeared. Stendhal Syndrome is characterized by: rapid heartbeat, a feeling of floating in the air, dizziness, and a high probability of loss of orientation. It usually occurs at the moment of acquaintance with works of art, when a person tends to be transported into the reality depicted in a picture or on the walls.
And the church also has very beautiful and famous frescoes by Giotto, about three hundred tombs with the burials of great Italian personalities, and the flooring itself is laid with tombstones. At one time, Stendhal described his condition after visiting the Church of Santa Croce: he felt dizzy, stopped breathing, was on the verge of losing consciousness from all the beauty and grandeur that he had to see within the walls of the spiritual temple.
The statue of David, installed in Piazza della Signoria, is an exact copy - the original, due to the high probability of its destruction, was transported to the Academy of Arts.
The Pitti Palace houses a whole collection of paintings made in the impressionist style. It was in Florence in the 19th century that the Mariaoli painting school was opened, where students painted their canvases in this style, which is famous today.
Many visitors to the city are surprised by the six-pointed Star of David, which is an ornament on most buildings in Florence. In fact, this star has nothing to do with Jews - in the last century it was used exclusively as an ornament without any semantic background.
The flood that overtook the city in 1966 left an indelible mark on its history - many architectural monuments were damaged, collections of ancient books were lost. Today, the fact that water in some areas of the city reached four meters is reminded by signs installed on buildings indicating the water level.
In the suburbs of Florence there is the tomb of Galileo Galilei, so well known to us. It is noteworthy that the tombstone depicts the satellites of Pluto, but not the main discovery of the genius - the solar system. This instruction was given by the Pope. Isaac Newton was born on the day Galileo died.
By the way, after the flood, essentially the main gate of the Baptistery - the “Gates of Heaven” - was damaged. They had to be replaced with an exact copy, which today can be seen at the entrance. By the way, the same copy of the gate was installed in St. Petersburg in the Kazan Cathedral.
It is in Florence that you can see the largest synagogue in Italy, the beauty of which will literally take your breath away! Inside the synagogue there is a museum and a restaurant serving kosher food. The synagogue is rarely closed - on Shabbat, for example, it does not function even for the Jewish population.
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky wrote his famous “The Idiot” in Florence, where he lived for two whole years.
Few people know what the city has Orthodox Church, built in the seventeenth century in the traditional architectural style.
If you want to have fun, you can go to the Church of Santo Spirito, located on the left bank of the Arno River, closer to night. It is not far from the church that city youth constantly gather, performances by artists of various styles are held, dances are held in the Italian style, and cozy cafes and restaurants beckon with their aromatic dishes.
The best panoramic views of Florence will be revealed to tourists if they walk along Viale Den Colli.
In Florence, many hotels open summer terraces, where you can not only admire the beauty of the city, but also have a pleasant aperitif. And the snacks in Florence restaurants are divine! And it is absolutely not necessary to be a guest of a hotel with a summer terrace. For example, every Thursday at half past eight in the evening, the Grand Hotel Minerva from June to August invites everyone to the summer terrace, open on the roof! The tourist will have a stunning view of the city, each element of which can be examined in detail through telescopes (installed on the roof). Also as a “bonus” - live music and songs performed by Florentine musicians,
If you want to see Brunelleschi’s dome with your own eyes, which will open literally in full view, you should definitely go up to the panoramic platform located on the roof of Rinascente, one of the most famous department stores in the city.
In Florence there is ancient bridge, which survived completely even after the destructive effects of the Second World War. The date of its construction is 1345. The bridge is called Ponte Vecchio.
Road signs installed in the city will definitely cheer up everyone! The images are so original that they involuntarily bring a smile to your face.
What you should definitely try when in Florence are flour products and dishes made from meat by-products. This is actually the basis of Italian cuisine - the food of Tuscan peasants, so they cook it with trepidation and some kind of special love.
Most beautiful park The Medicea di Pratolino can be seen in this wonderful city. The central element of the park-estate is the Apennine collos - a majestic statue, striking in its beauty and size! The inside of the statue is hollow; a staircase is provided to reach its different levels. You can look at the city, for example, from the eye. Interesting, isn't it? By the way, it is in this park that exhibitions and theatrical performances are often held.

The name of the city translates as “blooming”. And this is the true truth! No other city has such a large number of living plants, flower beds, and breathtaking floral compositions. Natural beauty is richly flavored with architectural beauty, well-groomed, grandeur and served to guests, which is why the emotions and impressions of a Florentine holiday remain in the memory for many years, and you want to visit good old Florence again to plunge into its incredible beauty.

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