Florence Italy is one of my favorite places to visit! Possibly the birthplace of the Renaissance, this wonderful city has history, and art, and beauty, and culture on a grand scale. Florence, or Firenze as the Italians call it, is much more relaxed than Rome and much more quiet. Vehicles are prohibited in the cityContinue reading “5 Things You Must Do in Florence”
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The Basilica of Santa Croce – Florence
The Basilica of Santa Croce (The Holy Cross) is one of my favorite places to see in Florence. It doesn’t get the notoriety that other Florentine landmarks receive but this is a must see when you are there. Located in the Piazza di Santa Croce this beautiful church is famous for it’s architecture but alsoContinue reading “The Basilica of Santa Croce – Florence”
All’Antico Vinaio, Florence Italy
All’Antico Vinaio, Florence Italy In Italy as in most of Europe, dinner is usually very late in the evening so to get me through the day I like to stop and have a late lunch or snack. While wandering the streets of Florence I came across the All’Antico Vinaio and at first sight I knew IContinue reading “All’Antico Vinaio, Florence Italy”
Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy
Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy In the shadow of the Duomo is a Florentine landmark called Caffe Scuderi serving cappuccinos, sweets, sandwiches, and prosecco. Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy What a treat! Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy I love this about Italy. These little caffes that tempt you with their delicious snacks as you walkContinue reading “Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy”
The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy
The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the world famous Uffizi Gallery Museum. The Museum is well known for beautiful Italian art ranging from Roman times to the Renaissance. The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy The Museum itself is a work of art. HereContinue reading “The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy”
Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy
Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy One night in Florence I ate dinner here at the Acqua al 2 Restaurant. It was fantastic! Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy The walls are decorated with plates that have been personalized by celebrities that have eaten at the restaurant. Musicians suchContinue reading “Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy”
Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort – Florence Italy
Villa Tolomei Hotel – Florence Italy This visit to Florence I booked the Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort. Using Expedia I researched my hotel options ahead of my trip and the Tolomei listed a 5 star rating with excellent guest reviews at a very reasonable price. People ask me how I find my hotels whileContinue reading “Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort – Florence Italy”
Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione
Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione My first night back in Florence and looking for a nice dinner I asked for suggestions from my hotel concierge. Without hesitation he suggested the Trattoria Parione, phoned in my reservation and rang me up a taxi. What service! Before this evening was done I would be deeply gratefulContinue reading “Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione”
The Gallery of the Academy – Florence
The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, or “Gallery of the Academy of Florence”, is an art museum in Florence that is most famous for the famous statue of Michelangelo’s David. Although you may see other replicas of the statue of David in Florence, the Gallery of the Academy has housed the original statue of David sinceContinue reading “The Gallery of the Academy – Florence”
The Ponte Vecchio – Florence
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), is one of the most famous landmarks of Florence Italy. The bridge spans the Arno river and houses many jewelry shops and other shops of interest. Believed to be first built in Roman times the bridge has been rebuilt over the centuries because of floods. The Ponte Vecchio isContinue reading “The Ponte Vecchio – Florence”
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