Florence

Italy

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Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence holds one of the greatest artistic heritages in the world: the Uffizi, the Accademia Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio and an excellent culinary tradition.

Travel Guide: Florence

Everything you need to know to visit Florence: how to arrive, how to get around, must-see attractions, where to eat and where to stay.

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Travel Stories from Florence

Florence

Beyond the Uffizi: 5 Florence museums tourists do not know

Florence has more museums per square kilometre than any other city in the world. Yet many of the most extraordinary are practically unknown to mass tourism.

The rooftops of Florence: the best terraces with a view of the Duomo

Florence from above is an unrepeatable spectacle. Here are the most beautiful panoramic terraces - some free and almost unknown, others hidden in the courtyards of medieval palaces.

The San Lorenzo Market and the Mercato Centrale: where Florentines shop

Two markets a few steps apart tell two different souls of Florence: the open-air market of leather and souvenirs and the Liberty-style hall of artisan food.