The ancient city of Florence, the former capital of Italy and current capital Tuscany region, was founded back in 59 BC. Julius Caesar. By the middle of the second millennium, Florence had flourished and was rightfully considered not only the cultural but also the financial center of Europe. There are practically no historically insignificant places in this city, the great spirit of the past hovers everywhere, while Florence is dynamic and modern, it will greet guests with excellent cuisine, a variety of shopping and entertainment.

Heading to New Year to Florence, get ready for non-winter weather. The temperature here, as a rule, is set at +10+12C, which is conducive to cheerful walks along the decorated streets breathing with celebration. The people have not yet recovered from Christmas, everyone is happy and good-natured.

First-time travelers may be surprised and amused by the narrow streets where buses pass neatly. Mopeds and scooters are incredibly popular and loved in Florence local residents. However, tourists who have an international driver’s license can easily rent a scooter here and feel almost like a local.

However, by staying at a hotel in the city center, there is no need to rent transport or worry about parking availability.

On the evening of December 31, it is advisable to already have a table reserved at the restaurant, otherwise it will take a long time to find a free place for dinner.

The hotel staff can also help with this, since most hotels have contracts with restaurants for this evening, and they will be able to offer you a couple of options with different price levels per person. The menu will be complex, festive and plentiful.

Late in the evening, people gather in many other squares equipped with stages where musicians play and actors perform, entertaining the public in every possible way. For lovers of all styles, they will play their own melodies here, from waltz and jazz to folk, rock and pop. City fireworks and many small fireworks start at exactly midnight. Be careful and watch your step, firecrackers are flying everywhere. General fun gradually develops into a disco, sparkling wine flows like a river. But by two or three o’clock it gradually subsides, and by morning you won’t even guess that folk festivities were taking place here. The streets are cleaned, passers-by calmly walk along them, there is no rush or noise. The shops are still closed; on January 1, you can only tune in to a contemplative pastime. But it's worth it, Florence is beautiful, and therefore worthy of leisurely walks. You are guaranteed unconditional enjoyment of the views of local street architecture.

If during your visit to Florence you intend to look at the best paintings by Botticelli, then get ready for the fact that it is quite possible to freeze while waiting for your turn at the entrance, despite the relatively warm weather.

Another interesting, but unofficial place in Florence that will be interesting to visit is the market, where it is customary to try everything before buying. And believe me, all the products there are really fresh and tasty.

There are less than two weeks left until the New Year 2017, which means it’s time to decide on the choice of the place where you will celebrate it. If you are still undecided, we advise you to turn your attention to Florence.

As you know, Florence was founded in 59 BC, personally by one of the greatest men ancient world- commander, politician and writer Gaius Julius Caesar. But the capital of Tuscany reached its heyday in the 14th century. -XVI centuries when, without exaggeration, it became the financial and cultural center of Europe. It is believed that it was in Florence that the cultural revolution of the Middle Ages began, known to us as the “Renaissance.”

Florence itself successfully combines the spirit of the great past (number historical monuments in this city is huge) and the atmosphere of a lively and dynamic modern city with excellent cuisine, plenty of entertainment options and great shopping opportunities.

Florence is an amazingly beautiful city from an architectural point of view. It is unique in its simplicity and grandeur at the same time.

If you decide to celebrate the New Year 2017, and also spend New Year holidays in Florence, then you will probably be interested to know the main attractions of this ancient year.

First, a few words for lovers of garden art. The school of Florentine landscape design is most clearly represented in the Cascine and Boboli gardens, which represent the landscape art of the Italian Renaissance.

Below we offer a list of the most significant architectural monuments of Florence:

Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria is the historical center of Florence and its political heart of Florence. On the square there are Palazzo Vecchio, a copy of the statue “David” (the original is in the museum) - the pinnacle of Michelangelo’s creativity, the fountain “Judith” - by the sculptor Donatello and many other, but smaller-scale compositions.

Santa Maria del Fiore

Santa Maria del Fiore is the main Florentine cathedral. Its greatness and historical value is the special pride of the entire Italian people. Tourists are especially attracted by the sight of the cathedral’s gigantic domes - brilliant creation architect Filippo Brunelleschi.

Uffizi Gallery

The most visited museum in the city is the Uffizi Gallery. The gallery is famous all over the world for its paintings by recognized masters of painting. Here you can see such masterpieces as “The Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci, “Allegory of Spring” and “The Birth of Venus” by S. Botticelli and many others.

Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Ponte Vecchio is the most famous and oldest of all the bridges laid across the Arno River in Florence. The artist and philosopher Giorgio Vasari designed a secret corridor leading under the shops located on the bridge, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti;

Church of Santa Maria Novella

The Church of Santa Maria Novella is located near the central city station, which, by the way, bears her name. Light and openwork, decorated with marble, the facade of the church is the work of Leon Battista Alberti (XV century). The interior of the church is decorated with Greek frescoes. There is also a masterpiece by Filippo Brunelleschi - the wooden “Crucifixion”.

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Excursion tours to Florence for the New Year 2017

Florence can without a doubt be called the most beautiful city Italy. No wonder that tours to Florence for New Year 2017 are in great demand. You can spend your unforgettable winter holidays in the "Museum under open air" - this is how this city is often called.

The famous Uffizi Gallery (the largest European collection of works visual arts), the majestic bell tower of Giotto, the medieval town hall, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiori, the amazing embankment, the masterpiece of which is ancient bridge Ponto Vecchio is far from full list beauties of Florence, which you can visit by ordering sightseeing tours to Italy 2017.

Tours to Florence in winter are also attracted by the non-winter weather - here the thermometer rarely drops below +10..+12 degrees. Brightly lit, welcoming festive city Conducive to long walks. On the evening of December 31, everyone gathers in large squares to celebrate the New Year in a relaxed musical atmosphere. Sparkling wine flows like a river, salutes and fireworks are visible everywhere, in a word, Florence on New Year’s Day is beautiful and amazing.

And for those who want to get to know others better ancient cities countries we offer excursion tours to Italy 2017- Verona, Venice, Rimini, Siena, Milan and Rome are waiting for you!

Florence is so full of attractions that reviews do not recommend taking children with you - they will not withstand the inspection and with their whims will poison the mood of both you and those around you. “Rent” them for a day in “Fabialandia,” a children’s country where adults are prohibited from entering. There, children run around to their heart's content: Merlin's magical castle, the lake of dreams, the labyrinth - all this is much more interesting for the children cultural heritage, the time will come for him in their lives.

And for adults, if they are not traveling under the guidance of a guide, you can start exploring Florence from Brunelleschi’s dome, which crowns. However, again referring to the reviews of experienced people, we note that climbing 530 steps to the dome is not for the weak.

Florence - birthplace of the Renaissance

A trip to Italy will also definitely take you to Florence. Its appearance has not been changed by the past centuries (it is a pity that Moscow is not guarded with the same care). Narrow streets, as if straight out of a medieval engraving, magnificent palaces and cathedrals, even hotels - everything is designed in the same style. If your hotel is in the center, then you can plunge into the nightlife of the city.

But let's see what surprises tours to Florence from Moscow have in store for us. The center of the beautiful city is decorated with the delightful Piazza Señoria. In the square there is a copy of David (Michelangelo) and not only that. Many “living sculptures”, amazingly faithfully reproducing the creations of great sculptors, will willingly accept a coin from you and take a photo with it as a souvenir. They won’t charge a lot for it, but the pleasure is great.

Nightlife in Florence...

If you are lucky in time, there is a chance to get to the ancient colorful festival “Explosion of the Cart” - it takes place on Easter in front of the cathedral. Later, in June, costume football is held, when football players dressed in medieval uniforms kick the ball around.

In the Piazza della Senoria, in the evenings tourists are entertained by touring and local groups, and sometimes a lovely children's choir performs. In general, hand on heart, last-minute tours to Florence are not Moscow with its nightlife, but much more modest.

... and a trip to local flea markets

It’s hard to call the local flea market a flea market. Everything here is sedate and orderly. Today in Italy, as in Italy, in addition to the usual excursions, vintage tours have become popular. It is true that as for vintage, without special preparation it is difficult to distinguish a true antique from a skillfully made fake. Simple common sense dictates that there simply cannot be such quantities of originals.

Go figure them out - are they swindlers or masters continuing the glorious traditions of their ancestors. So, a trip to Florence is a great opportunity to buy a stylish item that will decorate your apartment in Moscow. Don’t forget, you still have to declare it at customs.

If you have the opportunity to purchase last minute tickets, take advantage of it. Then the most prestigious tourist parties will cost less