FLORENCE the capital of Tuscany is really a jewel.
Founded by the Romans in the first century BC, is now UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.
It is universally recognized as the capital of art and architecture, and renowned as one of the most fantastic cities in the world with its famous monuments and museums. We suggest you to visit the Duomo, Santa Croce, the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti.
Florence is a very important economical centre with its industries and crafts, trade and science. A few kilometres far, we can find the Area of Chianti, between Florence and Siena, with the splendid panorama of Tuscan hills. It is very famous for the production of wine and its cellars and vineyards. Here we suggest to organize your excursions and tasting day!!!
Art, design, fashion and tradition featured Florence as the most glamour city of Tuscany.
Enjoy your shopping in the elegant and historic Via dei Tornabuoni, where you´ll find the boutiques of the most prestigious and sophisticate brands of Italian fashion.
Do not miss a cocktail in the famous clubs of the nightlife of Florence, along the Lungarno, in Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza Santo Spirito.
HOW TO GET TO FLORENCE
Florence is well-connected with the rest of Italy and with Europe, and is easy to get to by air or land.
The Amerigo Vespucci Airport is near the city centre and well connected to it by bus or taxi service. The Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa is 90 minutes far from Florence city centre by shuttle bus.
Florence is also well connected with the most important Italian cities by high-speed train arriving in the main train station in the heart of the city. The A1 motorway links the north and the south of Italy: Florence it´s between Bologna and Rome in a very strategic position. The A11 motorway and the Florence-Pisa-Livorno dual carriageway link to the Tuscan seaside.
FLORENCE HOTELS IN CITY CENTER
Casa Howard Guest house,
warm and beautiful house, finely decorated, very intimate and discreet, with some typically "hotel" methods and services
Palazzo Vecchietti Design Hotel, in via Strozzi, a luxury residence located in a charming historical building
Relais Santa Croce, in via Ghibellina, is an 18th century intimate and private residence with precious furnishings and frescoed ceilings
Gallery Hotel Art and
Lungarno Collection, exclusive suites with unrivalled Lungarno views and luxury services
Rivalofts Hotel, a Boutique Hotel on Arno river
Palazzo Magnani Feroni, only suites in a 15th century Palace in Borgo San Frediano
Grand Hotel Minerva, a refined and comfortable hotel in central position with panoramic pool
Montebello Splendid, exclusive and elegant Palace very near the city center and Lungarno, with sober and refined details
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, 18th century Palace on River Arno
HOTELS JUST OUTSIDE THE CITY CENTERIl Salviatino, a preciously refurbished luxury palace with a wide private park (only 15min driving distance from the city center)
Villa San Michele, a small and romantic luxury hotel nestled in an oasis of peace
Torre Bellosguardo, an ancient noble residence just outside Florence, with all the comforts of a 4-star luxury hotel
RESTAURANTS AND LOUNGE BARSFlo Lounge Bar, marvellous view over Florence, lively aperitif with a fair buffet
Terrazza Bardini, really a beautiful place with a restaurant, art shows, parties and DJ sets
Terrazza Rossini, a stunning view over Florence on the 5th floor of hotel Kraft, peaceful rooftop garden
Il Rifrullo, delicious dishes and nice garden for the first 1980´s Florence American Bar
Obiką, an elegant courtyard in the very center of Florence with the famous "Mozzarella bar style"