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Florence

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Bridges over the Arno river
Duomo, officially called Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the largest churches in Europe.

Florence (Italian: firenze) is the capital of tuscany. It is considered an artistic-cultural heritage of humanity and the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Understand

On the banks of the Arno River, Florence is one of the most beautiful and important historic cities in Italy, having been the most important city in Europe from the 13th to the 16th century. It was the birthplace of the Renaissance and of artists who influenced all of Western culture, such as Dante Alighieri and Michelangelo. The Medici family dominated the city for many years, encouraging and sponsoring its progress and the arts.

To arrive

By train

The most common way to get to Florence is by train, at the station Santa Maria Novella. For Pomegranate, 278 km away, the train is high-speed and the journey takes approximately 1h30.For more information about destinations and train schedules, visit http://www.trenitalia.com/.

By airplane

For air arrivals there is the Galileo Galilei Airport in step is the largest, for large direct flights from Rome, Paris, London, etc. From Pisa to Florence there are buses and trains with a journey time of 50 minutes.

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museums

The Galeria degli Uffizi is the most famous museum, but not the only one in the city. Almost all museums are located in the city center and are very close to each other. Surely they are all worth the visit.

Galleria degli Uffizi Florence
  • , Piazzale degli Uffizi, ☎ 39 055 294883. Tu-Su 8:15AM-6:50PM. It is the most important museum in Florence and one of the most important museums in Europe and brings together works of art from the 13th to 18th centuries, as well as some Roman sculptures. A visit to the Galleria degli Uffizi is equivalent to a class in the History of Art, among the most famous painters we have Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Boticelli. Always crowded with long lines of several hours outside that start quite early. It's worth calling the museum in advance (39 055 294883) to make a reservation and enter directly, with the right to say goodbye to the tourists in the queue, but it costs €4 more. You will receive a number, pay the fee at gate 3 and go straight in. You can also book online, but it is more expensive. The restaurant/coffee it has a large balcony facing the square, but its prices are also expensive. Admission €6.50 (Mar 2009) (Booking by phone: €4 extra; Online booking: €7.25 extra). 
  • . Florence Cathedral and its magnificent dome. 
  • . The Florence Accademia, created in 1784 by Granduca Pietro Leopoldo, is the oldest school of fine arts in the world. It contains several sculptures by Michelangelo, including the famous David. It is a must visit for those who enjoy art. 
  • . Built for the Pitti family in 1457, based on a design by Brunelleschi, this is the most beautiful of Florence's palaces, with its imposing three-story façade. The costly work shook the Pitti's finances, who had to sell the building to the Medici family, their rival. The Galleria Palatina (name meaning “palace gallery”) is one of the most important Italian art galleries and its collection is mainly composed of paintings that belonged to the Medici and Lorraine families, as great names such as Rafael, Tiziano, Caravaggio, Rubens, Van Dick and Filippo Lippi. Installed on the second floor of Palazzo Pitti, the Gallery of Modern Art is surprising, as the fort of this museum, with a collection of more than a thousand pieces, are the 19th century paintings, by the group known as macchiaioli (roughly speaking, the Italian impressionists ). Also in the same Palace we have the Galeria del Costume (a museum of clothing), Galleria degli Argenti (silver museum), with silver pieces inlaid with ivory, precious and semi-precious stones, the large Boboli Garden with a wonderful view of Florence and full of Roman, Renaissance and modern statues and finally you can visit the Royal and Duquesas Apartments. 
  • . The old Franciscan church of Santa Croce, in Gothic style, is one of the most important in Florence, not only because it is immense, but also because it is full of works of art, frescoes and beautiful stained glass. The façade of carrara marble and green marble, as well as the bell tower, although also of Gothic inspiration, date from the mid-19th century. The tomb of Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo and Vasari are also there. It's a museum-Basic. 
  • . This museum concentrates an interesting collection of Egyptian, Greek, Roman and, mainly, Etruscan archaeological pieces. Visiting it is a good opportunity to get in touch with a civilization that, although it has profoundly influenced the Roman one, is still little known. 
  • . Anyone interested in Fra Angelico (the painter, not the liquor!) cannot miss this museum, which is housed in a former Dominican convent whose walls were largely decorated with sublime frescoes by this master of painting. 
  • . The Cappelle Medici (Medici Chapels) are part of the San Lorenzo church building, the entrance is behind the church. The complex comprises the Capella dei Principi, an octagonal mausoleum where the tombs of six granduques of the Médici family are located, and the Sagrestia Nuova, another funerary chapel, designed by Michelangelo as an architect and sculptor. In the latter are the tombs of the most famous Medici, adorned with sculptures by Michelangelo. 
  • . Housed in a mid-13th-century medieval palace, the Bargello is Italy's most important Renaissance sculpture museum. In the 16th century it became the residence of the chief of police - the Bargello - and served as a prison, but it had previously witnessed many historical events. The building has an internal courtyard, today decorated with statues that belonged to a 16th century fountain. In one, water gushed from the Earth goddess's breasts—notice the holes! On the ground floor are the works of great sculptors from the 16th century, including Bacchus (with an air of drunkenness), the sublime Madonna and il Bambino and David, all by Michelangelo. 
  • . Buonarotti is the surname of Michelangelo, who lived in Florence. The house where he lived is now a museum with beautiful works of his own and others that belonged to him or his family. 
  • . The grand Gothic palace that dominates Piazza della Signoria began to be built at the end of the 12th century, following a project by Arnolfo di Cambio, to be the seat of the Florentine government. When the Medici took power, they took up residence there and ordered the renovation, expansion and redecoration of the palace, a task carried out by Vasari. With the move from Cosimo I to Palazzo Pitti, the building was renamed Palazzo Vecchio (“old”). Today, part of the building is occupied by the City of Florence, but it still holds some mysteries! 
  • . It is entirely decorated with frescoes depicting the Original Sin and the History of the Life of Saint Peter, the work of Masolino and Masaccio, later completed by Filippino Lippi. The highlights are the “expulsion from paradise” and the “payment of tribute” episode, which influenced a whole generation of Tuscan artists in the 15th century. 
  • . Its construction, begun by the monks in 1246, was only completed over a hundred years later. The church contains precious and curious frescoes. 
  • (Galileo Galilei Museum). This curious museum housed in Palazzo Castellani brings together a large collection of medical, astronomical, mechanical etc. instruments. from different eras, capable of entertaining for hours those interested in the History of Science. He is mostly visited by those who want to see devices created and used by Galileo (who inhabited Florence), such as the lens with which he first saw Jupiter's satellites. 
  • . The Villa itself is an important example of imaginative 19th century style, and some of the best Florentine artists of the time worked on it. It is a neo-Gothic, and neo-Renaissance explosion, and thus, it will be the collection of more than 50,000 pieces, perhaps the most important example of the 19th century “design Museum” in the city, with various art objects such as paintings, from porcelain, antique furniture, armor. The most impressive part of the collection is definitely the armor collection, from which we can find Japanese, Ottoman and European armor, with richness, and scenograficità of an international exhibition. 
  • . What would a medieval house look like? Here we can discover a real original medieval house with original furniture! The Palazzo Davanzati Museum - also known as the former Fiorentina House-Museum - opened in 1956 as a state museum. The Palace, former home of the 14th century Davizzi family, merchants and bankers, suggests an imposing view of the square. 
  • . It is directly opposite Florence Cathedral and is one of the most interesting buildings in the city. Built around sec. VIII serves, even today, as a place of baptism for Florentine children. During the construction of the Duomo, the Baptistery was the Cathedral of Florence. It has not only the 3 wonderful bronze doors carved with biblical stories, but inside an amazing mosaic that covers the entire dome. 
  • . It is located behind the Cathedral and has a very interesting collection. These were works destined for the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Belfry Tower, which, due to constant changes in the project, were kept, as well as pieces taken from monuments for restoration and conservation, replaced by replicas. Some works: Madalena by Donatello, Pietá unfinished by Michelangelo and Cantorias by Donatello and Luca della Robbia. 

constructions

  • . A 14th century building on the Arno river, initially used as a butcher shop and later occupied by goldsmiths, who are still there today. 
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Knife

In Firenze you can take almost all kinds of art courses, in wood, marble, canvas, jewelery, restoration and conservation, and for this there are internationally renowned schools. After all, Firenze is the beginning of almost everything in restoration .In addition, you can also take courses in gastronomy and oenology. And, you can always take an Italian language course. schools themselves indicate where to stay, or accommodation becomes part of the amount charged for courses. Apartments, accommodation or family houses are usually offered.

Learn

  • 1 , Via del Rustici 7, fax: 39 055 212001, email: . Italian language, art and culture school in Florence 
  • (Italian Courses in Florence), Via Ghibellina 88, email: . Founded in 1975, the school organizes courses in Italian language, art history, Italian cuisine, painting and drawing, sculpture and photography. 

Buy

Hats and straw articles - Italian -.Handmade ceramic products.Leather products are specialists.The capes, blankets and blankets are light and very warm.They are great jewelery artisans, especially in gold and silver.

With the

Tuscan cuisine in general, and Fiorentina in particular, is based on the simplicity of the ingredients and the sophistication of the palate. Eating in Florence is a journey within another. historic center to eat. Like any region full of tourists, the food there is more expensive and everything that is presented is kind of standardized. Try to eat in the public markets, where you can find simple, cheap and delicious food.

  • (Zà Zà), Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 26r (Located in Piazza del Mercato Centrale, it is close to Piazza del Duomo and Santa Maria Novella Station.), ☎ 39 055 215411, email: . 11am-23pm. It is a typical Italian trattoria, located in the main public market square in the city. A cozy little house, it has dishes for all tastes: the typical Italian "pastas", as well as a variety of meat and fish. The wines are also strong in the house. Everything is very well served and the service is impeccable. The price varies and fits all budgets, being a quality alternative. 

drink and go out

sleep

  • , Via Puccinotti 46, ☎ 39 055.484106, fax: 39 055.484539, email: . The service provided by the staff is always very cordial and attentive, providing guests with a pleasant tranquility. Added to this issue, the breakfast is of high quality, in addition to the bedroom and bathroom being very comfortable. 
  • , Vicolo Marzio 1, ☎ 39 055.287216, fax: 39 055.212208, email: . 3-star hotel a stone's throw from the Galleria degli Uffizi and the Duomo. Double room from €80.00. 
  • , Piazza Santo Spirito, 9, ☎ 39 055 2658376, fax: 39 055 2728233, email: . Hotel Palazzo Guadagni is located in a Renaissance palace, in Oltrarno in Florence, with a roof garden with stunning views over the Tuscan hills and the city of Florence. 
  • , Piazzale Galileo, 5 - 50125 Florence, ☎ 39 055.222431, fax: 39 055.220517, email: . 
  • , Borgo SS. Apostoli, 17 - 50125 Florence, ☎ 39 055.283438, fax: 39 055.210619, email: . 
  • (Residence a Firenze), Via Bardazzi, 49, ☎ 39 055.4369066, fax: 39 055.4220448, email: . 
  • (4 Stars Hotel” address=), ☎ 39 055.446121, fax: 39 055 440016, email: . 
  • , Via Solferino, 2, ☎ 39 055.284273, email: . . 
  • 1 (historic boutique hotels in Florence), Via Laura, 50 - 50121 Firenze (5 minutes walk from the cathedral), ☎ 39-055-2344747, email: . It operates in the former convent of Crocetta, renovated as a luxury hotel. Located next to the Archaeological Museum, just steps from the Academy of Fine Arts. All rooms have air conditioning, television, minibar, direct dial telephone, internet access, safe and private garage. 100 - 160 Euro for a double room. 
  • 2 , Via Lorenzo il Magnifico 62 (Fortezza da Basso), ☎ 39 388 0585005, email: . The classic and prestigious style of a grand hotel and the freedom of the bed and breakfast formula, a combination of class and simplicity. 

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