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Florence is the capital of the region Tuscany in Italy and considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Famous for its art and architecture, this city of 400,000 inhabitants is viewed as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, home to such famous Florentines as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo and Machiavelli.
From the Florence Travel Guide
16 June 2012 - 30 June 2012
A football event featuring brutality and masculinity at its best. Each year, thousands gather to watch the reenactment of ancient Florentine football game, complete with costumes, and cheering crowds. If you're in Florence in June and enjoy sporting events, you won't want to miss this crowd-pleasing spectacle.
24 June 2012
A popular festival coinciding with Calico in Costume, this highly celebrated annual event is a feast commemorating Florence's patron saint. During the evening of the event, many businesses close and thousands flock to watch a magnificent fireworks display.
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On arrival to hotel Garden, manager said us that our room ocupied and sent us to other nearest hotel, where we received better room for same price. ... more
Hotel Bodoni is very close to the centre of Florence, a short walk from the major sights. It was clean and the staff were friendly. ... more
Florence or Rome?
I am planning on studying abroad in Italy next spring. It's tough for me to chose between staying in Florence or Rome. Either way I'll get a chance to see each of these cities, but only get to live and study in one. I've never been to Italy so I want to make the right decision! I also want to close to the beach ...
Florence or Rome?
I will be traveling to Italy in a couple of months and have the choice of staying either in Rome or Florence. I will only be there for 5 days/4 nights and have never been to Italy before. Is there one that you would recommend over the other? Is public transportation readily available in both places? Thanks! ...
Florence or Venice
Hey just a questions -- i only have 3 days to visit one of these places. Ill be in pisa for a day before i move to the next place -- would it be better to go to florence or Venice?? I will be there the 28th 29th and 30th of November?? any advice would be great Thanks in advanced Diana ...
Sunday 11 September 2011
to the main station that we decided to wait until tomorrow, and stay in Florence today. We bought tickets ...
Posted in Grottiers Grand Tour of Europe by kjgrose
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(belltower) and seeing the wonderous views across Florence. We also visited the Medici chapel at San Lorenzo ...
Posted in Graeme & Vicky go travelling by GVCharlton
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Botticelli works that you see copies of all over Florence, “The Birth of Venus” and “The Allegory of Spring ...
Posted in Grottiers Grand Tour of Europe by kjgrose