Florence lies in the heart of Italy’s Tuscany region of western Italy along the Arno River. It is located 172 miles north of Rome and 185 miles south of Milan. If one had to use only one phrase to describe Florence, then one would have to say that this is the European city in which time has forever stopped during the Renaissance, in a world ideally painted by Botticell’s hands. Some of the most important sights you should not miss are:
- One of the most important museums in the world, the famous Uffizi gallery, is the most famous attraction in Florence and a great reference point for the Renaissance art of the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Palazzo Vecchio: The building that once housed the government of Florence has now become an art museum, being one of the most popular spots in the whole city. Palazzo Vecchio attracts thousands of tourists every year, who are thirsty for its priceless exhibits, however, the one who always wins the impression in the end is the beautiful interior courtyard full of amazing frescoes, fountains and marble sculptures of the 16th century. Enjoy your walk while looking at the copy of the famous David of Michelangelo, one of the greatest works of art found in the Italian city. The original statue is now housed in nearby Galleria dell ‘Accademia, but as the sculpture once adorned the exterior of Palazzo Vecchio it was considered at least fair that a replica be placed exactly in the same spot.
- Galleria dell ‘Accademia: The second most visited museum in Florence is one of the most recognizable artistic institutions in Italy due to the magnificent David, the famous sculpture of Michelangelo, which has been here since 1873.
- Museo Galileo: The brilliant scientific development of the Renaissance era will unravel its most important secrets, but will also reveal one of its most important moments in the museum dedicated to the life and work of Galileo Galilei, known all over the world for its conflict with the Roman Catholic Church, for its great astronomical discoveries and, of course, for the robust formulation of its theory of Earth rotation. In fact, according to legend, Galileo, leaving the Inquisition, which imposed a house arrest on him and forced him never to rephrase his theory, continued to insist on his scientific positions, exclaiming “Yes, it is moving”.
- Boating and sunset in the background: Florence is one of the most romantic places in Europe and you will confirm it with a boat ride on the Arno River while the sun is tilting behind the Renaissance buildings of the city.
