The historical section of Florence is a compact area, with all the major tourist attractions in close vicinity of each other.Though the city is easily navigable by foot, one can even rent bicycles right from the Stazione for an hourly rate of 4 euros (tourists) or 1 euro (residents of Florence). Those who study arts and literature, for them visiting Florence is like taking a pilgrimage to see the artistic capital of the world. Writers such as Dante and Machiavelli, Painters and Sculptors like Michelangelo and Donatello have contributed to the reputated artwork on display in Florence.
Once could start touring from the Piazza San Marco, where the Convento di San Marco and Galleria dell´Accademia are start attractions. The Academy of Fine Arts was established in the 16th century to teach drawing, painting and sculpture techniques. The most famous work on display here is the Statue of David done by Michelangelo, however a copy of it is also on display at the Piazza della Signoria. The Palazzo Vecchio along with the Piazza della Signoria have been the heart of political life in Florence. There are several statues of the ancient Roman are on display at this square, including the Fontana di Nettuno. The Ponte Vecchio which is a couple of blocks from this Piazza is the oldest surviving bridge in the city. This bridge is a popular photographic attraction among the tourists who also flock at the several shops dealing with specialized jewellry and antique shops.
The most symbolic monument of Florence is the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and naturally you find tonnes of tourists lining up to enter in each of the major attractions around the Piazza di San Giovanni. The interior of the orange-tiled dome is designed by Brunellschi, it also has frescoes of the Last Judgement. Colorful Neo-Gothic marble facade adorn the walls of the Chapel and Baptistry. The Baptistry also has colorful mosaics illustrating the Last Jusdgement decorating its cielings. When visiting Florence on a short time scale, bear in mind that most of these major buildings have strict visiting timings for tourists and plan your timings accordingly!
for more snaps from I took at Florence check out : Flickr and Webshots
Once could start touring from the Piazza San Marco, where the Convento di San Marco and Galleria dell´Accademia are start attractions. The Academy of Fine Arts was established in the 16th century to teach drawing, painting and sculpture techniques. The most famous work on display here is the Statue of David done by Michelangelo, however a copy of it is also on display at the Piazza della Signoria. The Palazzo Vecchio along with the Piazza della Signoria have been the heart of political life in Florence. There are several statues of the ancient Roman are on display at this square, including the Fontana di Nettuno. The Ponte Vecchio which is a couple of blocks from this Piazza is the oldest surviving bridge in the city. This bridge is a popular photographic attraction among the tourists who also flock at the several shops dealing with specialized jewellry and antique shops.
The most symbolic monument of Florence is the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and naturally you find tonnes of tourists lining up to enter in each of the major attractions around the Piazza di San Giovanni. The interior of the orange-tiled dome is designed by Brunellschi, it also has frescoes of the Last Judgement. Colorful Neo-Gothic marble facade adorn the walls of the Chapel and Baptistry. The Baptistry also has colorful mosaics illustrating the Last Jusdgement decorating its cielings. When visiting Florence on a short time scale, bear in mind that most of these major buildings have strict visiting timings for tourists and plan your timings accordingly!
for more snaps from I took at Florence check out : Flickr and Webshots
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