| If you haven't been to Florence, Italy, you are missing | | | | which host some fun events such as the Chocolatiers |
| out on one of the most beautiful masterpieces in the | | | | Fair or the Calcio Storico which is a wild, almost |
| world, quite literally. Florence was home to many | | | | modern day gladiatorial contest between two teams |
| famous artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci | | | | combining rugby, soccer and wrestling. It is held annually |
| and contains some of the world's most beautifully | | | | at the Piazza Santa Croce between June 24-28. Also |
| designed buildings and landmarks. | | | | located in Piazza Santa Croce are leather shops that |
| The panoramic views from Boboli Gardens or Piazzale | | | | offer fine authentic Italian leather goods. |
| Michelangelo offer breathtaking views of the city of | | | | You can tour the Accademia, The Uffizi, and Bargello |
| Florence and the mountainous surrounding landscape. | | | | or some of the palaces that also house museums |
| Piazzale Michelangelo is a tribute to Florence's favorite | | | | such as the Pitti Palace, which has several different |
| son and has a copy of the David in the center of the | | | | galleries. |
| Piazza. You can take a picnic lunch and enjoy the | | | | The Boboli Gardens which were originally built for |
| serene beauty of the River Arno and the four bridges | | | | royalty, have fascinating fountains and statuary, along |
| that cross it. | | | | with Grottos and an amphitheatre. You can stroll the |
| Tuscany is famous for its wonderful wines and cuisine. | | | | trails that wind along the bluffs of the River Arno and |
| The restaurants, markets and bars of Florence will | | | | get away from the crowds. |
| showcase all that is unique to this area in a delicious | | | | Many people visit multiple historic landmarks in a day |
| smorgasbord of flavors, aromas and complexity. | | | | but you will get much more out of your trip if you take |
| Florence is also known for Cathedrals, Basilicas and | | | | your time and do just one per day. The Ponte Vecchio |
| Museums, which house some of the most famous | | | | Bridge is a historic landmark that is lined with shops, |
| works of the Renaissance period and everything | | | | and the Vasari corridor goes across the River Arno |
| through modern day. | | | | on the upper level of the bridge. The bridge connects |
| Michelangelo's tomb is in Santa Croce basilica, the | | | | the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens to the town center |
| Medici Chapel houses the Medici royal family tombs | | | | of Florence. |
| and many of the other cathedrals also hold the tombs | | | | You will be able to feel the greatness of its past |
| of some of the most famous Florentine artists and | | | | citizens as you marvel at the detail of the original |
| royalty. The Duomo and the Giotto Bell Tower are | | | | sculptures that are everywhere you go. Besides |
| famous landmarks of Florence that you can see from | | | | containing some of the world's most treasured works |
| almost anywhere in town. | | | | of art and architecture, Florence is truly a magical |
| You can climb to the top of the Giotto Bell tower and | | | | place that stands the test of time with its ambiance |
| stare straight across at the red dome of the Duomo, | | | | and beauty. |
| another famous landmark. You must visit the Piazzas, | | | | |