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| Price per night, 5 Stars Hotel | 598 $ | ||
| Price per night, 4 Stars Hotel | 443 $ | ||
| Price per night, 3 Stars Hotel | 186 $ | ||
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These values represent only an estimate of costs for travels from New York, bought in 2014-08-05 with departure date in 2014-10-19 and return date in 2014-10-27 . These values refer the best quality and price according to parameters of selection set by Bananatrips. Prices may have changed since date of publication and will also depend on the specific date of reservation. The success in obtaining good prices is to make reservations in advance. For specific values in other dates please REQUEST A SEARCH BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. |
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Florence is the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. The birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and is considered a cultural, artistic and architectural treasure. The Chianti, a region located between Florence and Siena, is one of the most stunning countryside landscapes in Italy and a famous wine production area.
REASONS TO GO To visit the various and beautiful cathedrals with Romanesque or Gothic architecture. Renaissance style in art, exemplified in works from Florentine artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Gioto and Botticelli. Walk along the Arno River and across its beautiful bridges. TO AVOID The queues to enter the museums – in some of them you can already make online reservations. BEST TIME TO GO The narrow streets of Florence are full of tourists in July and August. Although still being tourist seasons, spring (April and May) and autumn (September and October) are quite better. In Easter the city crowded with tourists also. Winter is the more relaxed time to visit, but can get quite cold and rainy. ORIENTATION Florence is located in the middle of Italy's Tuscany Region, in western Italy along the Arno River and between the Adriatic and the Tyrrhenian seas. It is 172 miles north of Rome and 185 miles south of Milan. Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany, and has close to 370.000 inhabitants, with around 200.000 more in suburban areas. The city centre of Florence is small and compact, making it easy to explore and visit and has some important neighbourhoods you can’t miss:
Central Florence, from the Duomo to the Arno River Here you'll find all the essential attractions of Florence such as the Cathedral and baptistery, Piazza Signori, the Uffizzi Museum and Ponte Vecchio (the most beautiful of the bridges that cross the river Arno.
The District of San Marco It is one of Florence’s liveliest quarters. Around the Piazza Santissima Annunziata, which is one of Florence’s most beautiful squares is the centre of activity. Close to it is the Galleria dell'Accademia which is home to Michelangelo's David, and other works by the great artist. The District of Santa Croce Directly east of central Florence, includes the Bargello and the major avenues running from the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. Around Piazza Santa Croce, there are many craft boutiques, bohemian restaurants and cafés. The District of Oltrarno This area of the city still has a local character. Its most important monument is the Palazzo Pitti, with its many museums as well as the beautiful Boboli Gardens. West of Ponte Vecchio you'll find the area of Santo Spirito which is home to antiques restorers and other artisan workshops. Santa Maria Novella Around Piazza Santa Maria Novella you will find true architectural treasures, together with some of Florence’s most elegant squares. It's also the location to Florence’s more exclusive shopping street Via Tornabuoni.
By plane
Amerigo Vespucci Airport is situated on the north-west periphery of Florence, just 4 kilometres from the city centre. It is a 20 minute journey into the centre by taxi or by SITA/ATAF bus shuttle, linking the airport to the central railway station.
Vespucci Airport is connected to some of Europe's major airports and also many Italian cities.
Pisa's Galileo Galilei Airport is about 80 kilometres from Florence. Many low cost companies fly to this airport, which is connected to Florence by rail and road. Pisa Airport and Firenze SMN railway station are connected by five trains a day, and there is also a TerraVision bus service. The journey takes around 80 minutes.
By train
The city's main railway station is Firenze S.M.N. (Santa Maria Novella). Located in the city centre, it is close to the major tourist attractions. The station area is also the principal hub for buses serving the city and surrounding areas. The second most important station is Firenze Campo di Marte.
By bus
Florence is served by a number of international bus companies. The one with the most extensive network is Eurolines that runs services from many European and Mediterranean destinations.
By car
The main motorway, A1, connects Florence with Bologna and Milano in the North, and Rome and Naples in the South. The motorway A11 to the sea connects to Prato, Pistoia, Montecatini, Lucca, Pisa and all the resorts on the Tyrrhenian Sea. There is also motorway which connects Florence to Siena.
TRAVELLING AROUND
The historic city centre is relatively small and it is easy to move around on foot. Electric buses also offer services linking various important points.
The local railways transport is combined with the city bus (ATAF) network, so that it is possible to take local trains – within the municipal territory – using an ATAF single ticket.
From the central railway station of S. M. Novella, you can reach the stations of Arezzo, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Siena and Viareggio, in about one hour.
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