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Ciao! Welcome to Florentia, Florence, Florenz, or Florencia! The capital city of Tuscany. The heart of Italy! Florence is a dream destination of many tourists all over the world. Let’s have a quick tour to Florence!
Why Florence over other cities in Italy?
Florence is a city of art. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Colorful gardens, monuments, world-famous museums, and art galleries enhance the beauty of Florence. Also, the city is famed for some high-pitched masterpieces. All these pieces of art and cultural practices that Florence possesses are endowments of history. Florence was once called the “Cardle of Renaissance”. Because this city has gotten the highest impact on Renaissance. And these impacts are reverberated even to the forthcoming generations by the galleries, sculptures, and museums. Not only the beauty but also the Tuscany foods and residents make Florence a city worth visiting.
How about the climate in Florence?
Generally, Florence experiences four seasons, summer, spring, autumn, and winter. The summer is so sunny. But one will rarely experience the exact feelings of winter. Because Florence doesn’t get thick snowfall during the winter. The “Fiesole” winter mountains get covered with snow during the winter. Anyone can reach there. It is just a troll of a few minutes from Florence city. The other seasons are also moderate. All in all, the climate is not harsh and favorable for anyone from any part of the world.
What is the language of Florentines?
The prominent language is Italian.
What are the tourist spots in Florence?
Florence is full of amusing places. There will not be an ending to what you can enjoy and learn here. Most of the places are galleries and museums. But it is not always Renaissance-based art, modern art is also created by new artists encircling Florence. I will cite some of the places.
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Uffizi Museum.
Palazzo Degli Uffizi is called Florence Museum or the Uffizi Gallery in short. This has a history of more than 3 centuries. So, this is one of the oldest galleries in the world. Let us dig into the history of this great atheneum. Before becoming a museum, this was a palace for the Medici Banking family. It was a house for administrative and legal offices. First, Francesco, the son of Cosimo changed the upper floor of the palace into an art gallery. It was just a collection of a few artworks as history articulates. Then it grew into the huge collection of artworks we see today.
The museum is well-organized in such a manner that no one will ever miss a thing. Start your journey from the second floor of the Uffizi gallery. First, Florentin arts, then Gothic and early Renaissance arts, and at last, European and late Italian arts. Once you follow the order, you can get a clear view of how art has expanded over the years with technical and social revolutions.
Here are the best five artworks you will see at the Uffizi Museum.
- Birth Of Venus by Botticelli
- Madonna with the long neck from Parmigianino.
- Madonna of the Goldfinch by Rafael.
- Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci.
- Primavera from Botticelli.
Uffizi gallery should be a must-visit place during your vacation in Italy.
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The Academia Gallery.
If you are an aesthete, why late? The Academia Gallery is the place you spend your time! The accent of Academia Gallery is for the arts of Michelangelo. Hence it has gained the epithet “Museum of Michelangelo”. The perfect hit of the museum is the sculpture of “David”. To be more precise, when it is Academia, the first thing that comes to one’s mind is the great sculpture “David”. The museum houses sculptures, paintings, historical archives, and musical instruments.
The very first hall you get to see is the “Hall of the Colossus”. This is a very large hall with the astonishing marble sculpture “Rape of the Sabine Woman” by Giambologna. Immediate amusement fills your heart at the moment you see these giants yet surprisingly skillful arts. They are just like real men and women staying still with real humane feelings on their faces. Incredible!
Few of the paintings you will see in Academia Gallery.
- Trebbio Altarpiece by Sandro Botticelli
- The Tree of Life by Pacino Buonaguida
- Coronation of the Virgin by Alessandro Allori.
- Saints Stephen, James the Great and Peter by Domenico Ghirlandaio.
- Coronation of the Virgin by Jacopo di Cione.
Some sculptures you will witness are,
- David by Michelangelo.
- Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna.
- Emma and Julia Campbell by Lorenzon Bartolini.
- Prisoners or Slave by Michelangelo.
- Young Voy with Dog by Luigi Pampaloni.
Let’s have a look at the Musical Instrument Museum. This section of the museum was built in 2001. The instruments stay dumb and tranquil, with very many stories from balls and proms in the past. It is believed that these instruments have been played at music events of the Medicean court. As a temptation, I list some of the instruments below.
- Tenor Viola by Antonio Stradivari.
- Marble Salterio by Michele Antonio Grandi.
- Oval Spinetta by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
- Sepentone by Lorenzo Cerino.
- Vertical Piano by Domenico del Mela.
Lorenzo Bartolini’s archive and Gatti Karuas Donation are there in the Academia as historical archives. So, there are a lot of things to see and learn about. It will not be a tour of one hour. Take time and enjoy. You will get lost in history with these masterpieces. It would be a great feeling, nevertheless!
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Ponte Vecchio.
The “Old Bridge” is another outstanding tourist hot spot in Florence. It is an artistic heritage in Florence. This stands with pride as a sign of the great architecture that was there in the antiquity of Florance. The bridge is over the Arno River. Ponte Vecchio is the first segmental arch bridge built in the West. The bridge belongs to a happening historical era. The nice story is that Ponte Vecchio is the only physical creature that remained during World War II. There is a gallery with two stores on the roadway of the bridge. The upper gallery connects the Pitti, Uffizi, and some other places. So, nothing to guess the bridge is always flooding with people. Some people come to visit the bridge itself while some other people cross the bridge to reach Pitti or Uffizi. Since Pitti and Uffizi are key spots for tourism, the old bridge is never vacant with people. The lower gallery houses shops. These shops are well-known for jewelry, artworks, and souvenirs mostly.
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Boboli Gardens.
Florence is not only about great buildings and the arts inside them. Boboli Gardens can be cited as an example of the great garden planning of ancient Florence. Because it says that the Boboli Gardens behind the Pitti palace were created by the Medici family. You can see ancient statues on green grass. The layout displays the skills of an ancient architect. The Boboli Gardens are maintained properly so that we can witness the beauty and the artistry of this fabulous landscape even today.
The above places are only a fistful of the places that you could visit if you made it to Florence. Some other places with the most tourist attractions are listed below for your convenience.
- Santa Maria del Fiore.
- Piazza della Signoria
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Gallera dell Accademia.
- Basilica di San Lorenzo.
- Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Palazzo Pitti.
- Santa Croce Church.
- Loggia dei Lanzi.
- Piazza della Repubblica.
Now you also know how many places there are to visit in Florence. These are not just some places. All these places are masterpieces that have been preserved until now and are reserved for tomorrow!
What are the foods and beverages in Florence?
Now you might be exhausted. We traveled to a lot of places in Florence. What about some refreshments? Tuscany and Florentine foods are alike mostly. There are some iconic recipes in Florence. But all the recipes’ main ingredients are vegetables like legumes and mushrooms. Rabbits and wild boar dishes are a big hit in Restaurants in Florence. A tidbit about the food item that tourists yearn for the most is Lampredotto and Trippa, a sandwich made with the fourth stomach of a cow. Don’t dare to miss a tasty bite of a Lampredotto if you make it to Florence.
Below are some of the best dishes you must take while you are in Florence. Even the names make your mouth water!
- Bistecca fiorentina.
- Cervello Fritto.
- Coniglio Arrosto Morto.
- Ribollita.
- Papparadelle Al Ragu Di Cinghiale.
- Schiacciata Alla Fiorentina.
There are different types of sandwiches, soups, cakes, and noodle dishes for you to have. Brunello Di Montalciano is a crimson wine. Cherry and roses are the flavors available. It has a strong taste that urges you to try again. It doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg. You can purchase at a favorable price and have unlimited fun.
So, Florence has got many tastes. Just visit here and enjoy good food and marvelous arteries.
Accommodation in Florence
Florence is a small city with a vast collection of attractive places to visit. So, one or two days are not enough for complete sightseeing in Florence. There is plenty of accommodation in Florence. Moreover, there are some places that are considered to be the best places to stay. Accommodations between Piazza San Marco to the North, Piazza Santa Croce to the East, Ponte Vecchio and the Arno to the south, and Piazza Santa Maria Novella to the West are known to be the best areas.
After selecting the area, you prefer, it is only a matter of selecting which kind of place you need. That means you can make a choice of boutique hotels, mountain monasteries, self-catering villas, youth hostels, or rural farmhouses. Your budget, desires, and the route of the journey will finalize where you should stay. Whatever the choice you make, Florence is always ready to comfort the tourists with the best facilities it has got.
Below mentioned are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Florence.
- Medici Suite.
- Davanzati.
- 3110 Arthotel.
- Private room in Santa Croce with Internet.
- Globus Urban Hotel.
To Sum Up.
Now, you know how to plan a tour of Florence. If your intention is to be educated or get some rest within artistic creations, Florence is a good choice. Add visiting Florence to your wish list and embrace the excellence of historical and modern combinations of artistry!
