Directions to Firenze
Florence is a city of art in Tuscany, capital of the homonymous metropolitan city. It is located in the plain of the Arno, between the hills of Fiesole, Settignano, Arcetri and Cercina.
It is famous for its artistic and architectural heritage, which testifies to its role as the cradle of the Renaissance and capital of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Kingdom of Italy. Florence has a rich cultural tradition, which is expressed in its many churches, palaces, museums and works of art by artists such as Giotto, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Among the most important monuments are the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio and the Pitti Palace.
Florence is also known for its cultural events, such as the Calcio Storico Fiorentino and the Viareggio Carnival. Florence is a city to discover on foot or by bike, enjoying its elegant and refined atmosphere
