Florence is the capital city of Tuscany as well as a province. The city of Florence lies on the river Arno and the province is surrounded by the clay hills of Careggi (North), Fiesole (North-East), Settignano (East) and Arcetri, Poggio Imperiale and Bellosguardo (South).
City of Florence
The city of Florence is an extremely popular tourist destination that attracts millions of visitors throughout the year and it is very easy to see why with it`s wealth of history, architecture, art and gastronomy. With so many squares, galleries, monuments, churches and so much more to visit you will be hard pressed to see it all in one visit. With so many popular attractions such as Michelangelo`s David, Il Duomo, The Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio to name but a few, you will want to return again and again.
Villas in Florence
The province of Florence is home to many beautiful villas with astounding views and private pools. The beauty of the region will have you returning again and again to absorb all that it has to offer. With so many events, festivals and places to visit throughout the year, there will always be something to do or see.
Culture in Florence
Tuscany is well known for its cuisine and you will find no shortage of local and regional cuisine in the vast selection of nearby restaurants. All around the province you will find great restaurants to discover where you can have a feast of local specialities for a very reasonable price. For food lovers who want to go one step further than just tasting the delights of the area, cookery courses are also on offer and can be arranged in advance.
As well as the extensive range of gastronomy, Tuscany is also well known for its wine production and you will be able to see vineyards amongst the local scenery as well as have a go at wine tasting or wine tours which can also be arranged for those who like to know more about how their favourite tipple is produced.
Around Florence
Florence and surrounds make the perfect holiday base whether you wish to simply while away the days on a sun bed by the pool or wish to explore the local culture and traditions of which there are ample in the surrounding region. It is a fantastic holiday destination where one visit will not be enough to experience all that the region has to offer and you will find yourself returning again and again.
Florence is easily reached with the airports of Florence and Pisa within a short distance that are serviced by low cost airlines and flights
are daily. Car hire is recommended to give you more freedom to discover what the local region has to offer. A visit to the beautiful and picturesque region of Florence will have you yearning to return again and again.
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