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Florence Travel Essentials - Travel Information for Florence Italy

Travel to Florence, Italy has always been a part of the grand tour. Here you'll find essential Florence travel and tourism information for travel to Firenze, Italia, including what to see and do, Florence lodging, restaurants, nightlife, transportation, and shopping.

Top 10 Things to Do in Florence

If you're planning to travel to Florence, Italy, these are Florence's top must-see places. Florence, a Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany, is one of the most popular travel cities in Italy. Florence has some of Italy's best museums, beautiful cathedrals and churches, and interesting streets and squares with elegant buildings and shops.

A Self-guided Walk in Florence, Italy

Florence walk - an inside look at Florence, Italy. Our self-guided walking tour takes you to a museum, the market, the oldest building in Florence, and a good inexpensive restaurant in Florence, Italy.

Free Things to Do in Florence

One of the best things to do in Florence is just walk around and admire the beautiful squares and buildings. Here are suggestions for free places to go in Florence.

Top Florence Day Trips

Taking a day trip from Florence gives the traveler a look at the countryside of Tuscany - picturesque hill towns, vineyards and wineries, or the coast. Here are suggestions for day trips from Florence.

Anglo American Bookshop in Florence

Where to buy English language books in Florence. Information about the Florence Anglo American bookshop, Paperback Exchange.

Florence Budget Travel Tips

Tips to help you save money on your Florence vacation.

Florence Travel Guidebooks - Top Books for Travelers to Florence Italy

Florence is a popular travel city in Italy. Here are some recommended travel guidebooks to use in planning your trip to Florence and help you get the most out of your Italian travels to Florence.

Florence Travel Essentials

Travel information for Florence, Italy.

Florence Train Station

Everything you need to know about the Florence train station from Europe Travel.

Florence Transportation Guide - Airport, Bus, Trains

A guide to transportation in Florence, including bus, train and airport information.

Renaissance Art in Fifteenth Century Florence and Italy

The "Early Renaissance" was all about Florence. About's Art History guide tells us about fifteenth century Italian art.

Things to Do with a Day in Port - Florence, Italy

Things to Do with a Day in port in Florence, Italy, from the About guide to Cruises.

Florence Map

This map of Florence from Mapping Europe shows the location of Florence's top sights and attractions.

Florence Weather and When to Go

Details on weather in Florence, including average monthly temperatures and rainfall, and recommendations on when to go from Wandering Italy.

The Florentine English Language News and Events for Florence

The Florentine is Florence's online English language newspaper. It has current information about Florence, including events in the city.

The Moving Art Florence Art Gallery

The Moving Art is a large art gallery in Florence at via della Condotta 11/r. They sell Tuscan artworks with prices starting at ten euro and going much higher. You can buy some art online, too.

Museums of Florence, Italy

Comprehensive list of 70 museums in Florence, Italy, with descriptions and visiting information.

Parking in Florence

Information about where to park in Florence from Moving2Italy2.

Polo Museale Fiorentino - Official Museum and Culture Site

The official museum and culture site of Florence has good descriptions of museums with opening hours and current prices.
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