The Sights of Florence:

Duomo and Baptistery - Florence's most famous symbol and Europe's fourth largest church, this cathedral dates back to the 13th century; today it still remains the city's tallest building.

Uffizi - Italy's largest art gallery house a superb collection of art from the Gothic to the High Renaissance period. The paintings are hung in a series of rooms in chronological order with works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Giotto and many more.

Piazza della Signoria - A square that has witnessed Florence's political and social life for centuries.

San Marco - founded in the 13th century, the convent of San Marco contains a remarkable collection of frescoes by Fra Angelico, in particular the "Crucifixion" .

Santa Croce - A gothic church that contains the tombs and monuments of many famous Florentine such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli, as well as 14th century frescoes by Giotto.

Palzzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens - Palazzo Pitti in 1550 became the main residence of the Medici's family and later on of all the rulers of Florence. Just behind the Palace are the Boboli Gardens adorned with countless beautiful statues and well worth a visit.

Galleria dell'Accademia - The Academy of Fine Arts was the first school established in Europe to teach the technique of drawing, painting and sculpture. Its most famous work is Michelangelo's David.

Ponte Vecchio - The oldest surviving bridge in the city was built in 1345 and designed by Giotto's pupil Gaddi. Its shops were original the domain of blacksmiths and butchers.

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TIP: Florence has many restaurants, offering a wide range of Italian cuisine. Typical dishes from the area are papardelle, a special type of tagliatelle (pasta), and bistecca fiorentina, a thick slice of charcoaled steak. Unusually, beans are also a popular ingredient in many dishes. Tuscan wines are more renowned than gastronomy, two of the most well-known reds being Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile from Montepulciano.

More location in Florence: Palazzo Vecchio – Santa Maria Novella – Piazza della Liberta' - Railway Station - Le Cascine – Monticelli – Fortezza basso – Campo di Marte – Gavinana.

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