Florence is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Known as the —birthplace of Renaissance, from Michelangelo’s Statue of David to the towering Duomo, Florence is home to more masterpieces.
The rich and sometimes salacious history around the Medici family, one of the most famous families in Florence’s history.
At one time Florence was the banking capital of Europe, and was where the first gold florins that were later used as international currency were minted. Florence wasn’t rich because it had a lot of art. It was, in fact, quite the opposite. Florence had a lot of art because it was rich, and that wealth allowed for the commission of all these amazing works of art.
The Piazza is where you’ll find several of Florence’s most important landmarks, including the iconic Duomo, as well as the Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile. It’s not hard to see that these three buildings are all part of the same complex from their shared Gothic-Renaissance architecture and famous marble design.
The striking 13th-century Gothic-Renaissance cathedral is one of the largest Christian churches in the entire world. But the real highlight of the Duomo has to be its magnificent dome – known as Brunelleschi’s Dome – which was once the largest of its kind in the world.
Florence is best experienced slowly. Of course, you’re going to want to see the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Palazzo Medici and some of the other famous sights in Florence. But you’ll also want to experience the magnificent food and wine scene of Tuscany and to wander along the river.
The unusual-looking bridge is the oldest in Florence and was the only one to survive the bombings of World War II. It’s been lined with shops since the 13th century.
Ciao from the city of love and art.