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A view of Florence from the Ponte Vecchio
Antipasta platter from Ristorante La Giostra
Local street fair in Santa Croce, Florence
il Duomo, Florence, Italy
Vespas in a Line at Florence, Italy
View of Florence from up top
Beautiful view of Florence
Drummers in traditional Florentine garb during a parade in Florence
The Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Florence is a stunning city
View of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo
Along the Arno River from the Ponte Vecchio
The belltower of the Duomo.
Gelato at Perche No! Gelataria
Statue in shadow in the main square
Dinner setting at Villa Mangiacane
Villa Mangiacane's Loggia by night
Pasta from Ristorante La Giostra
Florence from Michaelangelo Hill
| DESTINATION REVIEWS |
For many, Florence is an ideal version of Italy. Often compared to the baroque chaos of Rome, the relative clean and calm of the city appeals to tourists with ordered beauty in... More |
Florence is great for a weeklong trip or as a couple days stop on a longer expedition and—unlike Rome or Venice—can still feel special to the tourist: it seems that there is... More |
Ah, Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Florence is a “must see” if you’re spending any time in Italy. Of course, what my children will remember is their father walking... More |
Having lived in Italy for almost two years Florence and it's surrounding villages & towns became a top destination for me to enjoy culture, shopping, food, architecture and seek... More |
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Rating:   The Sisters run a hotel of sorts which is light on amenities but easy on the wallet. Located in the Renaissance district near the more |
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A guided wander to see scholars and deer, cobbles and quads in this academic town.... more
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In the medieval castles of the countryside outside Florence, Ilaria Dagnini Brey explores one of art history's thrilling wartime chapters... more
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One clan comes up with the right equation... more
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