| Florence, Italy is a beautiful city in Europe with it's | | | | art and architecture that Florence is so famous for is |
| centuries old art, quaint Italian cafes and the wonderful | | | | the Duomo and the Pitti palace. The Duomo is a |
| local markets to shop for leather goods like handmade | | | | famous cathedral in Florence that is the most |
| bags, leather journals and coats in. Although the dollar | | | | recognized structure in the city. Make sure to go inside |
| is not very strong in Europe right now, the travel deals | | | | to see the beautiful structure. The Pitti palace has quite |
| and bargains for flying there and staying there will | | | | a bit of art in many forms from paintings, period |
| more than make up for the weak dollar. If you have | | | | costumes and sculptures and is a magnificent |
| never been to Italy, make sure Florence is one of the | | | | structure. Just behind the palace are the Boboli |
| stops you make as many tourists only think of going to | | | | gardens which are a great place to rest and have a |
| Rome and Venice. If you are flexible and can go | | | | picnic. |
| anytime during the year, the fall is a beautiful time as | | | | Besides, the grand art in Florence, the food and wine |
| the weather is not too hot and the crowds are all | | | | here is some of the most delicious things you will ever |
| gone from the busy summer tourist season. | | | | put in your mouth. You may want to get some of the |
| Even if you are not a art connoisseur, the various | | | | recommendations from guide books for the top |
| places to see some famous types of art and | | | | restaurants but some of the best places are the more |
| architecture are highly recommended. Two of the | | | | casual trattorias that you may just walk by serving up |
| must see museums of art to see in Florence are the | | | | delicious pastas and pizzas. Also, make sure to go to |
| Uffizi gallery and the Accademia gallery. The Uffizi has | | | | at least one gelateria which will serve you a refreshing |
| much of the top Renaissance period art in the world | | | | and delicious Italian gelato, similar to ice cream, but |
| with many pieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli and | | | | better. |
| Michelangelo. The Accademia gallery houses the most | | | | Before you leave Florence, take the time to shop at |
| famous sculpture in the world and that is | | | | their large market in the city's main square. It will offer |
| Michelangelo's statue of David. The lines to see David | | | | some of the specialties that this area is known for like |
| are long so make sure to go there right when it opens. | | | | their Italian leather products. The quality of the leather |
| There are other art museums but if you are limited on | | | | here is so much better than in the US and shoes and |
| time, make sure to go to both of these two museums. | | | | coats are big sellers as well as the regional Chianti |
| Other great sights to see to appreciate the beautiful | | | | wine. |