Art and culture of Florence
Florence is the arts capital of the world. According to statistics produced by UNESCO, 60% of the world's most important works of art are located in Italy and approximately half of these are in Florence.
From the 13th to the 16th century it was a seemingly endless source of creative masterpieces and Italian genius. Both Dante and Michelangelo were born here. Boccaccio wrote his 'Decameron' in Florence. The Italian Renaissance, Europe's richest cultural period, began in Florence when the artist Brunelleschi finished the “Duomo”, complete with its huge dome.
Take a hint from that great pragmatist Mark Twain, who, after acknowledging the genius of Michelangelo, said "I do not want Michelangelo for breakfast, for luncheon, for dinner, for tea, for supper, for between meals. I like a change occasionally."
Florence's blends its art and culture in such a way that you'll find there's always something new to see, do or experience, as it offers endless opportunities to become intimately acquainted with the artistic, architectural, literary, and cultural achievements of Italy's past.
How to enjoy Florence
Don't necessarily skip Uffizi or take a rain check on David and the Accademia, but do take the time to enjoy the simple pleasures of Florence. Wander the medieval streets in Dante's old neighbourhood, try a cappuccino on Piazza della Signoria and people-watch, haggle for a leather jacket at the street market around San Lorenzo, or immerse yourself in the greenery of the Boboli Gardens.
Florence, for sure, will offer you thousands of incredible surprises. All of them will make your trip unforgettable.
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We don’t want just to help you to find the best value hotel in Florence, your dream Florence holiday apartment, a smart B&B in Florence or a cheap Florence hostel. We also offer some practical Florence tourist information. We've prepared a map of Florence’s unmissable sights and various other great places of interest. We show our hotels, hostels, apartments and b&b's on our Florence map also to help you select the right place to stay to make your trip to Florence an enjoyable one.
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