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Florence Hotel Guide
lorence, home of the medieval feel, which it has had
Italian Renaissance, is one for centuries.
of the most historic cities
in Europe. It is the capital of The best times to visit Florence
the region of Tuscany and has a are from April to June. The
population of about four hundred weather is very opulent during
thousand people. Florence lies on this time, and prices are lower
the Arno River and during with fewer tourists. If you come
medieval times were considered to during the summer, expect to
be the premier financial center sweat a lot though you will
of Europe. witness many Renaissance
festivals. The early part of
Florence is a very ancient city, December may also be a great time
which was first established in 59 to visit.
BC. It was at first a settlement
for Roman soldiers, and Julius Anyone who is truly a lover of
Caesar allowed the valley near art will want to visit this city.
the Arno to be settled by Florence is considered to be the
veterans close to him. The city birthplace of the Renaissance,
was conquered by Charlemagne in and many of the greatest Italian
the year 774, and was later ruled masters worked there. Of the one
by the Medici family. thousand most important European
artists in the last 900 years,
Florence is arguably one of the over 300 of them either lived or
most important cities in Italy worked in Florence at some point
next to Rome and Milan. Despite in their lives.
its cultural impact on history,
it is a modest and pleasant place If you want to see beautiful
to visit. Even today, the city Italian architecture, you will
continues to maintain the want to see the Basilica di San
Lorenzo. As can be expected, bikes, mountain bike tours are
Florence houses many art available so that you can get
galleries and museums, which some fresh air and enjoy the
showcase Renaissance style landscape.
artwork. While the city doesn't
have much of a nightlife, there When you dine in Florence, you
are a few cocktail bars where you will taste a cuisine, which has a
can relax and unwind. strong peasant influence. Fresh
fillings are mixed together to
If you enjoy walking, you will provide great tasting dishes.
want to take a stroll along the Florence is a fairly expensive
Giardino di Boboli. It has city, but backpackers and budget
excellent views, which will amaze travlers can get by if they cut a
you. For those that enjoy riding few corners.
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