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Inside Background
Architecture 
Like Rome, but on a slightly smaller scale, Florence is a true epicenter of art...
Last edited: March 13, 2012
Culture 
Romantic opera composer Giuseppe Verdi is famously supposed to have said, “You...
Last edited: August 18, 2011
Health & Safety 
Like most cities in Italy, Florence is a safe destination for travellers...
Last edited: January 16, 2011
Neighborhoods 
Florence (Firenze) is the capital and principal city of Italy’s Tuscany region...
Last edited: February 07, 2012
Recommended Reading 
Florence is such a popular tourist destination there are literally hundreds of...
Last edited: June 15, 2011
Weather & When to Go 
Let’s face it: Most wouldn’t turn down a trip to Florence just because it’s...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Budget Travel 
Florence can be an expensive city, you can easily pay € 70 per night for hostel...
Last edited: March 17, 2012
FlorenceTown 
FlorenceTown, the old medieval renacentist city can be quite impressive. The...
Last edited: July 11, 2012
Introduction 
Thought of as a "Renaissance City" for its predominance of Renaissance art and...
Last edited: March 15, 2012
Money 
The Euro has become the standard currency through most of Europe, Italy and...
Last edited: February 07, 2012
Museum tickets if you are on a budget 
Florence lives off tourism and this being the case there are very few places...
Last edited: January 16, 2013
Museums 
The Uffizi Gallery: This is the big ticket, one of the world's greatest...
Last edited: March 13, 2012
Places with Free Wifi 
The city of Florence offers anyone with access to an Italian mobile phone 1...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
Tuscany-Chianti 
One suggestion after visiting Florence is to take a day tour through the...
Last edited: October 14, 2012
Useful Websites 
When it comes to information about Florence online, there is a lot available...
Last edited: March 04, 2013
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by train at Santa Maria Novella station you are close to the city...
Last edited: June 07, 2012
Getting Around 
The best way to visit Florence is on foot. Every single street in the center is...
Last edited: March 27, 2013
Public Transportation 
If traveling by train Florence's central station is called Santa Maria Novella...
Last edited: June 06, 2012
Taxis & Rental Cars 
In Florence and in Italy in general, you can't catch a taxi by raising your...
Last edited: February 08, 2012
Travelling in and around Florence by bus 
USING FLORENCE'S BUSES Within the city a bus ticket costs Eur 1.20 when bought...
Last edited: May 25, 2012
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
You can explore other towns in Tuscany by train or bus quite easily. Sienais 1...
Last edited: January 14, 2013
Family Travel 
Lists of top family destinations don’t usually include Florence. Known for its...
Last edited: December 06, 2012
First-time Visitors 
If you have only one day, make sure you do the following (starting from the...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Museums & Attractions 
Florence's Archaeological Museum - housed in a palace with great Egyptian and...
Last edited: June 17, 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
Visit the villa of Giovanni Spadolini, Liberal Italian politician and Prime...
Last edited: March 18, 2008
Shopping 
Florence is one of the most expensive cities in Italy. Most visitors are...
Last edited: March 13, 2012
Sports & Activities 
The ride in a Vintage Fiat 500 at 500 Touring Club is Florence is a great way...
Last edited: March 15, 2008
A top 12 of Florence 
These are a dozen favourite things in Florence, in no particular order   1) The...
Last edited: October 13, 2012
A Very Special Place 
There is a little-seen location just south of Florence, on the way to Siena...
Last edited: February 26, 2011
Avoid the Lines 
During the majority of the year, Florence is a busy and crowded city and its...
Last edited: May 12, 2011
Best street vendor - souvernirs 
After visiting lots of the small shops that you find just everywhere in the...
Last edited: October 06, 2008
Cautions about Tuscan Tours 
Use licensed tour guides and drivers for Tuscany and Florence Tours Thinking...
Last edited: May 29, 2010
Chianti Classico wine zone 
One suggestion after visiting Florence is to take a tour driving to the Chianti...
Last edited: December 20, 2009
Day Trips 
If you have visited Florence at least once, or somehow got overloaded with all...
Last edited: October 26, 2009
Evenings in Florence 
For a fun and lively evening and wine tasting in Florence have a look at a...
Last edited: August 25, 2012
Florence in two days 
Whether arriving in Tuscany via air to Pisa or Rome, chances are you will...
Last edited: March 24, 2008
Florence outlets 
Florence has some of the best and most extensive outlets in europe and maybe...
Last edited: May 10, 2013
Franco Fadda's Wine Tours 
A vacation in Tuscany is a dream for nearly all, a memory for many, but a true...
Last edited: March 05, 2009
Hen Weekend 
The important thing about your accommodation in Florence is location, where is...
Last edited: March 14, 2012
How to day trip to the Cinque Terre 
A day trip to the Cinque Terre from Florence on public transport is possible by...
Last edited: September 19, 2012
Local Walks: Florence in One Day 
Florence is one giant outdoor museum. If you only have one precious day here...
Last edited: November 13, 2012
Shopping in Florence 
In the center of the town you can find thousands of shops. in particular is via...
Last edited: March 15, 2012
Soccer 
For a fantastic time and a chance to take in the local "color," consider an...
Last edited: February 22, 2013
Taking a bus tour in Italy 
When purchasing tourism services in Italy, it's probably best make sure that...
Last edited: March 22, 2012
Tennis anyone? 
For those visiting Florence who would like to play a game or two of the noblest...
Last edited: February 07, 2012
Three hidden gems in Florence 
If you think you've seen everything in Florence, think again. There are still...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Uffizi - Hints on how to visit!  
The Uffizi gallery is regularly considered one of the finest museums in the...
Last edited: March 29, 2012
What to buy 
You must buy a bottle of perfume from the Santa Maria Novella Farmacia, Della...
Last edited: March 02, 2007
Wine Roads by Classic Car 
Renting a classic car is a great way to explore Tuscany's countryside and...
Last edited: October 04, 2010
Wine Shopping and Tasting 
Looking for a place to taste and talk about wines? Try Le Volpe e L'uva (Piazza...
Last edited: February 16, 2012
Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine 
Upon entering the side door at the Santa Maria del Carmine (€4.00), you find...
Last edited: March 29, 2012
FlorenceTown 
Florencetown created and runs a very special selection of activities in...
Last edited: December 14, 2012
Fun in Tuscany 
For those who want to get out of the city and enjoy the real Tuscan...
Last edited: December 19, 2012
I Bike Florence 
I Bike Florence is a unique tour... Twice a day (10am and 3pm--4pm in July and...
Last edited: December 06, 2012
I Bike Italy 
I Bike Italy is the first and original company to run tours in the Tuscany...
Last edited: July 22, 2012
Italy and Wine 
If you are into wine and discovering all of the regions around Florence and...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science 
The Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza in Florence is one of the foremost...
Last edited: March 14, 2012
Museo Salvatore Ferragamo 
 A visit to the Ferragamo museum is a very Italian treat! Recently refreshed...
Last edited: August 30, 2010
Piazza del Duomo 
There are two important squares to see in Florence, Piazza dell Signoria and...
Last edited: March 29, 2012
Piazza della Signoria 
Piazza della Signoria is one of the  most important centres of attractions in...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
The Best of Tuscany Tour 
For full details and best prices go to www.walkaboutflor...
Last edited: November 21, 2011
The Spice Lab 
Authentic Tuscan cooking classes for individuals and groups in Florence...
Last edited: November 30, 2010
University of Florence Natural History Museum 
The Museum of Natural History of the University of Florence, the largest...
Last edited: July 20, 2012
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Often the proportion of tourists in a city corresponds inversely with the...
Last edited: August 21, 2009
Cheap Eats 
PUGI - If you are looking for a great pick me up after viewing David in the...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Dining for Large Groups 
Trattoria IL LATINI, besides being a wonderful, genuine Florentine inn, has...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
People-watching 
Popular spots for people-watching in Florence include Caffè Gilli, Piazza della...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Slow food restaurants 
There are 13 Slow food restaurants in Florence, included in Osterie D'Italia...
Last edited: February 25, 2013
Alfredo 
A family owned restaurant, called Alfredo, located at Viale Don Giovanni...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Dachterrasse im La Rinascente 
For a great lunch with a view of the city, head to Piazza della Repubblica and...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
Oliviero 
Oliviero has been a staple in Florence for over 30 years. When you've had your...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Ristorante Dino 
Ristorante Dino was established in 1960 by renowned sommelier Dino Cassini...
Last edited: February 06, 2012
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: March 15, 2013
Crossing the Border 
Border crossings When travelling between Italy and another Schengen country...
Last edited: January 17, 2012
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You Prego You are...
Last edited: May 01, 2013
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service, which usually ranges from 1 to 3 euros depending on the...
Last edited: May 19, 2011
Do you need a VISA? 
Thanks to the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is quite easy to know if...
Last edited: March 01, 2010
Happy Hours 
Happy Hour or "aperitivo" in Italy is very common and in Florence as well. The...
Last edited: March 02, 2010
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly, you...
Last edited: December 02, 2011
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: May 02, 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: October 25, 2012
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: February 26, 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: December 17, 2012
VAT Rebates 
When you are leaving the country through the Rome Airport, here are some tips...
Last edited: July 27, 2012
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