Pocket Rough Guide Florence (Rough Guides)

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I hope that this guide will help you to understand this wonderful city a little better and allow you to plan the ultimate trip! If you’re super pushed for time but dead set on visiting Florence, then why not consider it as a day trip from Rome.

What’s more, not all the properties are expensive. Some budget hotels such as the two-star Alessandra have been around for years. And they’ve been joined by a new breed of small, design-conscious B&Bs — such Canto degli Scali on the Via delle Terme, and BBH, just south of the Church of Santa Maria Novella — that are a boon to culture-vultures on mid-range budgets. Santa Croce is the largest Franciscan church in Italy and holds the tomb of Michelangelo (there are also funerary monuments to Dante and Leonardo da Vinci here too). It’s an interesting place to explore if you have already covered the highlights and have extra time in town. There are usually rotating exhibitions here as well. Admission is 8 EUR. 13. Take a vineyard tour Whether you are keen to teach English online or looking to take your teaching game a step further by finding a job teaching English in a foreign country, getting your TEFL certificate is absolutely a step in the right direction. Being a Responsible Traveler in Florence If you want to dive into an Italian foodie heaven, then a visit to the Mercato Centrale is a must! This massive 19th-century market place sells a wide range of local produce, and it is a great way to explore the different foods and products of the region.

Santa Maria Novella

Plastic washes up on even the most pristine beaches… so do your part and keep the Big Blue beautiful Much to its credit, Florence is one of the few European cities to ban motorized traffic in the city center. The no-car zone is called the ZTL Zone in Florence. In these areas ( refer to this Google map for more info) cars will either not be allowed to drive or will be fined heavily for doing so. For those drivers who think they can sneak by: there are cameras everywhere so don’t think you’re not being watched. Touristy areas also mean more cops that can spot you. Val d’Orcia: This is the place that everyone imagines Tuscany to look like. Winding roads, rolling hills, rows of trees; Val d’Orcia is the poster child for the region. Montepulciano is lauded for its brunello wine while Bagni San Filipo as some awesome travertine hot springs. Attractions: It’s never cheap to visit the museums in Florence. If youwant to see David at the Accademia Gallery or the Birth of Venus at Uffizi, both cost you 20+ euros each. Buy cheap booze at the shops: Drinking in public is legal in Italy and everyone does it. You’ve never really been to Italy either until you’ve drank a Moretti on some church steps.

Viareggio: If you’re visiting Florence in February, you HAVE to make a trip to Viareggio to see the local Carnival. The townsfolk make giant, intricately crafted floats for the festival and there is almost always a Donald Trump themed one. Get Your Guide– Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more! In off-peak season, 4-6-bed dorms are 27-33 EUR while 8-10-bed dorms are 25-30 EUR. Private rooms are 70-100 EUR in off-peak season.

Palazzo Pitti

Travel on foot– Public transportation in Florence isn’t quite as necessary as in other European cities because most attractions are within walking distance. Skip the bus and walk if you can. You’ll save a few euros. Florence is not a dangerous city by any means. Violence rarely, if ever, happens here and if it does it’s completely removed from tourists. Not having to worry about traffic makes Florence doubly safe and frankly I can’t think of any situation where your life would be in danger (besides drunkenly jumping from the Ponte Vecchio). Day One: Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore | Palazzo Vecchio | Basilica di San Lorenzo | Galleria dell’Accedemia | Boboli Gardens | Piazzale Michelangelo To learn about Renaissance art and experience some of the worlds finest paintings and sculptures, be sure to pay the Uffizi Gallery a visit! Appreciating the history, architecture, and cultural importance of this building is a great first stop.