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A unique folk tradition with a fireworks car in front of the Duomo.
A brutal historic soccer tournament between the city's neighborhoods.
The festival of the patron saint of Florence, which culminates with a spectacular fireworks display over the Arno River.
A journey to the heart of medieval Tuscany. Explore Siena's Piazza del Campo and the famous medieval towers of San Gimig
A short train ride to see the iconic Leaning Tower, cathedral and baptistery in Piazza dei Miracoli.
Take a wine tour through the famous Chianti Classico region, visiting wineries, tasting wines and enjoying the landscape
A longer but doable day to visit the famous five colorful villages hanging from the cliffs of the Ligurian coast.
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Founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC. as a settlement for their veteran soldiers called 'Florentia'. It grew as an important commercial city on the route between Rome and the north.
In the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, Florence became one of the most important financial and cultural centers in Europe. Under the rule of the Medici family, the city funded the greatest artists in history, giving birth to the Renaissance and forever changing the course of Western art and thought.
Following the decline of the Medici, the city became part of the Habsburg Empire before becoming the capital of Italy for a brief period (1865-1871). Today, its economy is based on tourism, luxury crafts (leather, jewelry) and its status as a global artistic treasure.
La cronología histórica muestra los momentos clave que han definido el desarrollo de Florencia a lo largo de los siglos.
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A very safe city. The main concern is petty theft in areas with high tourist concentration.
A perfect city for walking. The historic center is compact and almost entirely pedestrian.
The historic center is so compact that it is not necessary. Buses cover the rest of the city.
An expensive city where museum tickets and accommodation consume a large part of the budget.
Lively but not unrestrained. It focuses on wine bars, 'aperitif' and venues with live music.
Possibly the largest concentration of Renaissance art on the planet. Simply unbeatable.
The heart of Tuscan cuisine, based on simple and high-quality ingredients.
A shopping paradise, from global luxury brands to renowned local crafts.
Very hot summers and cold, wet winters, but with glorious springs and autumns.
Fully prepared for tourism, but the need for prior planning is absolute.
Fascinating for families with older children interested in art, but less interactive for younger ones.
As a large Italian resort city, it is safe and welcoming to everyone, although the specific scene is small.
Florentines are friendly but, as in other crowded cities, they can be tired of tourism.
The city's beauty is enhanced by its location among the Tuscan hills.
The cradle of Renaissance architecture. An art history textbook made a city.
The epicenter of the Renaissance, a movement that defined the culture, art and science of the modern world.
The center is made of stone, but it has spectacular historic gardens.
The historic center is very well maintained and clean, despite the crowds.
Very limited. The local economy is based on tourism, fashion and crafts.
An incredibly inspiring place but expensive and more geared toward tourism than remote work.
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A culturally essential destination of overwhelming beauty. It is a trip back in time to the heart of the Renaissance. Its only flaw is that the rest of the world knows it too.
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Very hot summers and cold, wet winters, but with glorious springs and autumns.
Perfect weather, Tuscany is green and blooming. Ideal to visit.
Very hot and with many tourists. The afternoons can be exhausting.
Mild temperatures and autumn colors in Tuscany are beautiful. Harvest season.
Cold and wet, but with much less people. A peaceful way to see the museums.
The spring and fall months offer perfect weather.
Mucho sol durante gran parte del año.
The summer heat in a stone city can be intense.
Winters can be gray and wet.
Summers are very hot, which can make walking around the city during the day a challenge.
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) are by far the best times to go.
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Very expensive, especially tickets to the main museums and accommodation. Eating and drinking can be more affordable if you avoid the most touristy areas.
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Explore the most fascinating places this city has to offer
The Duomo complex includes the cathedral with Brunelleschi's incredible dome, Giotto's Campanile and the Baptistery. The city icon.
It houses the most important collection of Italian Renaissance paintings in the world, with works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Famous throughout the world for housing the original sculpture of Michelangelo's David.
The oldest stone bridge in Europe, famous for the jewelers' and goldsmiths' shops built on it.
A vast Renaissance palace that was the residence of the Medici and today houses several important art galleries and museums.
Located behind the Pitti Palace, they are one of the first and most important examples of an Italian-style garden.
A square on a hill that offers the most famous and spectacular panoramic view of Florence.
Known as the 'Temple of Italian Glories', Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and other great Italians are buried here.
A two-level market: downstairs, a traditional fresh produce market; Upstairs, a modern and vibrant 'food court' with the best of Italian food.
Famous for its countless open-air stalls selling leather goods, souvenirs and clothing.
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A journey to the heart of medieval Tuscany. Explore Siena's Piazza del Campo and the famous medieval towers of San Gimignano.
Medieval history, Tuscan landscapes, charming towns
A short train ride to see the iconic Leaning Tower, cathedral and baptistery in Piazza dei Miracoli.
Iconos mundiales, arquitectura, Photography
Take a wine tour through the famous Chianti Classico region, visiting wineries, tasting wines and enjoying the landscapes of vineyards and olive trees.
Vino, gastronomía, Landscapes
A longer but doable day to visit the famous five colorful villages hanging from the cliffs of the Ligurian coast.
Landscapes, mar, Hiking
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The monumental, touristy and always crowded heart.
The 'other side of the Arno', the artisans' quarter, more authentic and bohemian.
Known for its basilica, leather workshops and lively nightlife.
Dominated by its bustling market and the Central Market.
A charming and quiet neighborhood at the foot of Piazzale Michelangelo.
Discover the best experiences and activities for each time of year
The 'Car Explosion'. A 350-year-old tradition in which an elaborate chariot filled with fireworks, pulled by white oxen, is lit by a dove-shaped rocket ('la columbina') that emerges from the Duomo's main altar.
A violent and spectacular precursor to modern football played in the Piazza Santa Croce. The city's four historic neighborhoods compete in medieval costumes in a brutal and exciting event.
The grape harvest season in Tuscany. It is the perfect time to take excursions to the Chianti region, visit wineries and try new wine.
Discover the most important events and festivals celebrated throughout the year
A unique folk tradition with a fireworks car in front of the Duomo.
A brutal historic soccer tournament between the city's neighborhoods.
The festival of the patron saint of Florence, which culminates with a spectacular fireworks display over the Arno River.
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