Florence

Florence: The Cradle of the Renaissance

Distance from Hotel: Approx. 102 km (1 hour 15 minutes by car or about 1 hour 30 by train from Viareggio).

Florence needs no introduction: it is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Former capital of Italy and heart of the Grand Duchy under the Medici family, Florence is where art and architecture reached their peak, making the entire historic center a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Symbols of the City:

• Piazza del Duomo: A unique monumental complex featuring the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s magnificent Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery.
• Piazza della Signoria & Palazzo Vecchio: The center of Florentine political power, a true open-air museum where you can admire legendary statues like the copy of Michelangelo’s David.
• Ponte Vecchio: The oldest and most photographed bridge in the city, famous for the goldsmith shops that line its walkway over the Arno River.
• The Uffizi Gallery: One of the world’s premier art museums, home to masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael.

History and Charm:

Beyond the major museums, Florence enchants with its basilicas like Santa Croce, the resting place of Italy’s greatest minds, and the imposing Pitti Palace with its stunning Boboli Gardens. Walking through the streets of Florence means walking through history, among noble palaces and squares that witnessed the birth of modern genius.