Florence (Firenze), Italy

Florence, Italy
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Florence, or Firenze, is a city in Italy. It is both the capital of the Province of Florence as well as the region of Tuscany. The city has a population of 370,000 within a metropolitan area with 1.5 million inhabitants.

Florence is located by the banks of the River Arno and is famous for its art and architectural heritage. It was a centre of trade during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and was one of the wealthiest cities in Italy during that period.

Florence is regarded as the birthplace of Italian Renaissance. It even became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1865 to 1870.

Today Florence is a major tourist destination, attraction over a million tourists to its many attractions every year. The heritage sites of Florence are a World Heritage Site since 1982. It is either the birthplace or home base of many notable personalities, both historical and modern, including Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Guccio Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Roberto Cavalli and Florence Nightingale, to name a few.

Duomo, Florence
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The Duomo, Florence, at night
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Travel to Florence

By Plane
The Amerigo Vespucci International Airport is the gateway to Florence by air. To leave the airport, the airport shuttle bus, Ataf-Sita, goes from airport to the central train station in downtown Florence for €5. The same journey by taxi costs €25.

By Train
Santa Maria Novella is the main railway station in Italy. It is served by the fast, modern, and expensive Eurostar trains. Budget travelers can take the Intercity train to the Rifredi station, from there, changing train to reach Santa Maria Novella. The change is usually covered by your Intercity train ticket.

Florence in winter
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Travel within Florence

You can easily explore the historic part of Florence on foot. Alternatively you can also rent a bicycle to cycle around the city. The most convenient spot to hire a bicycle is at the Santa Maria Novella railway station. Be forewarned though that traffic in Florence can be nerve wrecking.

Living in Florence

The beautiful city of Florence encompasses much of the Italian lifestyle that tourists love to come and soak up. Choosing the apartments in Florence can leave you in a great location to enjoy a midday espresso whilst watching the world go by.

Ponte Santa Trinita across the River Arno, Florence
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Places of Interest in Florence

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