The Top Attractions Of Florence, Tuscany’s Capital, Italy

The Top Attractions Of Florence, Tuscany’s Capital, Italy
Huong
Huong 
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Florence, the capital of Tuscany, Italy has long been famous for its historical and romantic charm that attracts famous artists (e.g., Leonardo da Vinci) to live and create masterpieces here. In Florence, churches, palaces and bridges are works of art in themselves. No wonder people fall in love with both the city and each other here. Read on to learn more about the wonderfully artistic places you’ll see in Florence.

The oldest bridge in Florence

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Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence and it survived through the world wars. Lying over the Arno, the bridge is surrounded by many traditional jewellers. Experience walking along this bridge while seeing the reflection of the surrounding buildings on the clear water’s surface. The views during the day and night give you different perspectives of the city’s atmosphere. After the sun sets, Florence is truly magical, especially during low travel season.

Piazza del Duomo

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This is certainly the most famous part of the city. This phenomenal square is the home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of San Giovanni and Giotto’s Bell Tower, which lies just next to the cathedral. The symbolic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore’s (also called the Florence Cathedral) architecture is phenomenal. Look for its ceiling’s delicate and detailed Gothic interior as soon as you enter the middle part of the cathedral. You can climb up the tower for a view of the city.

Piazzale Michelangelo

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This is where you will see the most beautiful panoramic view of Florence that appears in the iconic photos and paintings of Florence. Here you will see the most important attractions of the city including the Florence Cathedral and the Ponte Vecchio Bridge. The Piazzale Michelangelo lies next to Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte Basilica that is also stunning. You can take a walk down to the Ponte Vecchio, heading towards the historic district. But prepare comfy shoes for this walk.

Piazza della Signoria

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What makes this square unique is the abundance of statues within the plaza. You will need to spend some time here to visit the Accademia Gallery and the Palazzo Vecchio. If you like the massive Roman sculptures that symbolise Italy, this is the place to see them!

Florence Tour Guide

Sara Pallabazzer

Sara Pallabazzer

I am a lively well-spoken tour guide and tour leader from Florence, and a person who has the ability to motivate different sets of audience; to communicate effectively and possesses a high degree of energy and enthusiasm.I am able to manage multiple tasks, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. I am proficient in Italian, English and Norwegian and possess a strong love for art and culture and enjoy passing on this passion for our land to my guests in an exciting and educational manner which will leave them not only with a lasting memory of the country that they have visited but also of myself and the company I am working for.Come with me and explore the best Florence has to offer. From world class museums and galleries to famous sites such as Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella and the Palazzo Vecchio! I will ensure guests get the most out of their visit. I can show off Florence and Tuscany's hidden treasures such as narrow medieval street, hidden gardens, unique shops, and the quirky details that make a tour memorable while discovering Florence's past, present and future.I am very adaptable and flexible with guests' interests and taking into account any special events or the weather. With me as a private guide, guests will have the time to fully experience Florence - stopping to take the perfect photo or popping into one of the shops, cafes or pubs.I am also an enthusiastic well-spoken language teacher who has the ability to motivate different student ranges and a freelance translator for English and Scandinavian languages! I have a great passion for art and cooking, and consider cooking to be a high art form, so I suggest how to pair food and wine, while also looking for the right setting, as eating should be an all-around experience. I love cooking and make my own pasta, bread and pizza!

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Florence Tour Guide

Joanna

Joanna

Hello, my name is Joanna. I was born and raised in Poland but then I fell hopelessly in love with Tuscany and have been living in Florence for 20 years. Wisely enough, I decided to turn my passion into work and became a tour guide. Now I can share with you my immense love for the beauty, history and art of these enchanted places. I am particularly passionate about the Middle Ages, history, sculpture, nature and sports. In my spare time, I travel, read, go to concerts, play sports and do a lot of hiking. I work mainly in Florence and Siena but I love going to Lucca, less known Tuscan beauty and Pisa. I can also organize a food tour, a wine tasting or a day trip in Tuscany.

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Florence Tour Guide

Irina Willmer

Irina Willmer

Florence Tour Guide

Dina

Dina

Florence Tour Guide

Francesca Boldrini

Francesca Boldrini

Linguist specializing in art history. I am a licensed tour guide with natural communicating skills and a big passion for Tuscany andRinascimento. I speak five languages: Russian at B2 TRKI level, German at B1 level, English, Italian and French at the mother tongue level.I’ve got a great problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure gained thanks to my experience in hospitality. I Believe in thepower of creativity. I offer tourists a unique, memorable experience involving them in what is going on around them. I love leading visitorsthrough sites of historical and cultural interest sharing my passions for history of art, especially the period of Renaissance. Optimistic andopen-minded and meeting diverse people from all over the world, I have got a real genuine interest for Guest satisfaction.

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Pitti Palace

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The area around Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) is known as the art district. Here you’ll find plenty of artisan and handicraft shops lying on some of the narrow street corners around the palace. You can also find the Boboli Gardens within walking distance from here. This is probably my favourite part of the city as it isn’t very crowded with tourists.

Other popular attractions

One or two days is not enough to see the Florence. There are tons of churches and other historic monuments to check out such as the Church of Santa Maria Novella and the Medici Chapels. A couple of remarkable museums in Florence are the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, the Museo di San Marco and the Museo di Palazzo Vecchio. You can get a Florence pass to visit all these museums over 72 hours for 72 EUR (roughly 80 USD).

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Meet Huong, a passionate explorer born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam. In 2011, she ventured from her homeland to Finland, where she caught the European travel bug. Since 2015, Huong has embraced the...Read more

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