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Florence

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Florence, the regional capital of Tuscany, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. It is acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and stepping onto its historic cobbles, it is easy to see why. Cradled between the surrounding hills, the city hosts some of the most famous works of art on the planet, and the whole of the city centre is packed with stunning palaces, churches, and monuments. The surrounding countryside is well-known for its rolling hills and its wine, particularly the Chianti area between Siena and Florence.
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Facts
Population:Metro area: 715,000 Florentines (2026)
Currency:1 Euro (€) = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:Carabinieri: 112 Police: 113 Fire brigade: 115 Medical Emergency Service: 118
Newspapers:La Nazione: www.lanazione.it/firenze Il Corriere Fiorentino: corrierefiorentino.corriere.it Metro (free): www.metronews.it The Florentine (English): www.theflorentine.net
Opening Hours:Shops are usually open from 9am to 1pm and from 3:30pm to 9:30pm. Closed on Monday mornings.
Tourist Information:APT (Tourist Information Board) E-mail: infoturismo@cittametropolitana.fi.it Via Cavour 1r +39 055 290 832 / +39 055 290 833 Piazza Stazione 4 +39 055 212 245 / +39 055 272 8208 Bigallo, piazza San Giovanni 1 (Duomo) +39 055 288 496 Airport A. Vespucci +39 055 315 874 Open Mon–Fri 9am–1pm; Sat, Sun & holidays closed

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Visiting Florence during spring is an obvious option. It is one of the best times of the year to explore Tuscany's capital city due to warmer temperatures and all the beautiful flowers in bloom. In Florence, there is so much to see and do. The city attracts millions of tourists each year, and it has been ranked as one of the world's most visited destinations by Euromonitor International.
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Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore

Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore

Florence's main church stands in the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome, designed by Brunelleschi. The cathedral was built on the ruins of the 7th-century church of Santa Reparata. On its right side, you can admire Giotto's Bell Tower, whereas the Baptistery of San Giovanni stands opposite the cathedral entrance. This remarkable historic landmark can be considered a summary of the entire city as the point of convergence of the greatest artists of the glorious Italian Renaissance period.

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Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio — literally 'the old palace' — was the ducal residence in Piazza della Signoria, but today, it is the town hall of Florence. It houses a large collection of paintings and sculptures, and on the square just in front of the building, you can admire several amazing statues: one of them is a copy of the famous 'David' by Michelangelo. In fact, this was where the original sculpture was located before it was moved to the Accademia Gallery in 1873.

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Galleria dell’Accademia

Galleria dell’Accademia

This gallery is mostly famous for its sculptures by Michelangelo: The Prisoners, St. Matthew and, above all, the magnificent statue of David. Accademia houses works by the greatest Italian artists, such as Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pontormo, and many others. A great part of the collection belonged to the powerful Medici family, who, at the end of their domination, donated it to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany so that this treasure could be preserved and enjoyed by everyone.

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Museo degli Innocenti

Museo degli Innocenti

Museo degli Innocenti – Hospital of the Innocents – is the headquarters of a charitable institution that has provided care for children and infants for more than 500 years. The structure houses a gallery and a museum exhibiting famous paintings of Italian artists, such as "Madonna with Child" by Botticelli and "Adoration of the Magi" by Ghirlandaio. Even the building itself, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

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