Florence is a beautiful city in the heart of Tuscany, known for art and architecture, music, cuisine, and shopping. With cathedrals, monuments, and museums, quaint streets and fun outdoor cafés, it is both romantic and fun. To top it all off, you’ll enjoy Italian cuisine and wines. Here are our quick travel info tips for planning a visit to Florence.
Travel Info: Florence
WHY VISIT
Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, a beautiful city full of art and architecture, history, shopping, and wonderful foods and wines
Incredible art by Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and many more artists
Meals at outdoor café tables in a very romantic city
World famous museums and churches
Italian cuisine, the most delicious foods and wines
RECOMMENDATIONS
Best spot to stay in Florence for location, comfort, and price is La Casa del Ghiberti B&B, right around the corner from the Duomo
Sign up for the fabulous Cooking in Tuscany Class at a Tuscan farmhouse for a day of learning with lots of entertainment
Visit an Olive Grove to learn about the hard work and attention that goes into producing good Olive Oil, also including a tasting
For a true Florentine Steak, and an authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant, eat at Zio Gigi restaurant
For a proper pint, Fitzpatrick’s Irish Pub is our go-to in Florence 🍀
WHAT TO SEE
The stunning Florence Cathedral, Duomo di Firenze in Italian
Ponte Vecchio, the ancient bridge spanning the Arno River, lined by shops selling quality specialty hand-crafted jewelry
Michelangelo’s David sculpture at the Accademia Gallery
Piazza della Signoria, with reproduction statues outside, including the David
Take a day trip to Tuscany to see the gorgeous landscapes, Sienna is a wonderful choice, easy to travel there and back in one day on the train
WHAT TO DO
Visit the Uffizi Galleries, famous for sculptures and paintings
Shop at the indoor Mercato Centrale for Italian specialty foods and wines, you can also have items shipped home
Buy leather – purses, jackets, belts, boots, and more – at lovely shops and outdoor markets
Walk along the Arno River, especially at night, for views of Florence reflected in the dark waters
Visit Piazza Michelangelo, for sweeping views over Florence, as well as another reproduction of the David
WHAT TO KNOW
Currency: Euro
Time Zone: Central European (CET), +6 hours from New York City (EST)
Plug-in Adaptor: Standard EU plug-in
Language: Italian, and many people also speak English
Weather: Summers are hot and humid, spring and fall are temperate, and winter is cold; you may see rain any time of year
Good to Know: House wines are amazing in Italy!
KEY PHRASES
Hello: Ciao
[chow]
Please: Per favore
[pair fav-or-ay]
Thank You: Grazie
[grah-tsee-eh]
You’re Welcome / After You / Don’t Mention It: Prego
[pray-go]
Yes: Si
[see]
No: No
[no]
Two Pints of Guinness, please: Due pinte di Guinness, per favore
Cheers: Salute!
[sah-loot-eh]
Salute!
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