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Centro Storico

Florence, Italy
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Ranked #8 of 176 attractions in Florence
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and... more » Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and expensive shops. « less
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Montreal, Canada
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43 reviews 43 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Firenze's Centro Storico is superb! There is so much to see, to learn about and to taste that it explains the tidal wave of tourists coming everyday! It is secure and clean and well restored! One of the nicest old city I have been to!

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Hong Kong, China
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

It's really crowded in the the Bridge and quite difficult to find a place to take picture. But the outlook of the bridge is really good and I loved it so much.

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Luxembourg
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42 reviews 42 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Nothing to enjoy when you are surrounding by hundred of tourists On rainy days it smells s...at evey corner (no Wonder with such a concentration of people). Even if you pre-book the entry of Museum you have to queue a lot (50mn for Uffici) and it is badly organized. Prices are not in relation with what Florence is supposed to... More

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Padua, Italy
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Much better than the city centre of Florence, as it is off the beaten path and en-route to Piazzale Michelangelo.

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Orinda, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Great walking great architecture and one shop after another full of design and fashion and all things beautiful. This is not one place but the center of the city has been set aside for walking...no cars. So you can stroll without fear of being over run by a stray Vespa Fiat or Mercedes.

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Wallingford, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This tiny area is the must for all. Mostly pedestrianised the streets are paved with irregular flat stones that could be a problem for high heels pr thin shoe soles. But forget the pain - just explore and be amazed! If over 65 avoid the epensive Florence card - entry to almost all attractions os free on presentation of passport!

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Icarai de Amontada, CE
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54 reviews 54 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Come here most times when on business over the years, never disappoints. No frills Italian fare, the anti pasta is constantly good never had a bad one, location perfect for all the sites,,, always busy, always a good sign

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Sicily, Italy
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104 reviews 104 reviews
53 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Florence city centre is unique: a wide compact area where you can easily walk and enjoy the beautiful palazzi, wonderful buildings such as "The Cathedral" or "Palazzo Vecchio", landmarks such as "Ponte Vecchio", museums, restaurants, modern shops or ancient botteghe in the narrow streets.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

We stayed in October 2012, not too many people, fantastic weather. Loved getting lost in the laneways & stumbling accross artisan & craftsmen workshops along the way. Fantastic Boboli gardens; Pitti Palace. Buy a panini & a beer, sit & absorb the beauty of it all. Stayed in a fantastic historic apartment which added to the amazing experience. I don't... More

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Pelham, New York
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94 reviews 94 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

The historic center of Florence is one of the great walking experiences you will ever have. Wandering among the old streets, stopping into churches where you might find a priceless fresco or altarpiece that is 500 years old, stopping for lunch at a nameless trattoria, and shopping like nowhere else in the world. One of my favorite cities.

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