Tag Archives: Florence

Arcetri

Arcetri Arcetri is an area in Florence which in the hills above the city centre as well as Piazzale Michelangelo.   It offers breathtaking views of the countryside and historic buildings such as the house of Galileo Galilei, Torre del Gallo and Convent of San Matteo. If you are in the area and looking for a meal, […]

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Drinks with a view in Florence

Drinks with a view in Florence If you are looking for drinks with a view, the Westin Excelsior Hotel offers an enclosed roof top terrace with a wonderful view of Florence. Bear in mind, you will be paying for the view as it is a bit pricey. We paid 51 euros for 3 glasses of […]

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Il Porcellino

Il Porcellino Il Porcellino is located at Mercato Nuovo or Porcellino Market and is a major tourist attraction in Florence. Il Porcellino means piglet, but this bronze fountain is actually a boar. Millions of travelers from all over stop by for photos and to rub the boar’s snout which is said to bring good luck. […]

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Name These Piazzas in Florence!

Name These Piazzas in Florence! Florence has many piazzas to enjoy! The most popular piazzas are located in the city centre but there are also quite a number of squares worth a visit outside of the more tourist areas. If you are not familiar with all of these piazzas in this quiz, I promise you, […]

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View from Piazzale Michelangelo

View from Piazzale Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo offers a stunning panoramic view of Florence. The view from this location includes the Duomo, Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio and the bridges along the Arno including the Ponte Vecchio. The Square can easily be reached by buses 12 or 13 , car from Viale Michelangelo or an uphill walk. It is […]

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Drone in Florence

Drone in Florence In this video you will see beautiful visions of Piazza della Signora, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella and Piazzale Michelangelo. Enjoy! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

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Dancing in the streets of Florence

Dancing in the streets of Florence Here is a short video of some people dancing in the streets of Florence. Florence is one big party every day! Travel the world with us!

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Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries, and the library of San […]

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The Best Lunch Stall in Florence’s Central Market – Nerbone

The Best Lunch Stall in Florence’s Central Market-  Nerbone  A stand-up lunch at Nerbone is something of a rite of passage into true Florentine dining. Nerbone has been stuffing stall owners and market patrons with excellent Florentine cucina povera (“poor people’s food”) since the Mercato Centrale opened in 1874. Nerbone occupies the corner stall inside […]

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Testing the Quality of Leather @ San Lorenzo Market, Florence

Testing the Quality of Leather @ San Lorenzo Market, Florence Whether you are looking for an activity for the whole family, a Tuscan meal, hunting for those local ingredients to try your hands at a Florentine dish or for a souvenir to bring home, the San Lorenzo Market is the place for you. The market […]

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