The next morning early we took the TGV Bologna-Florence you plant in the capital of the Renaissance in 45 minutes. It costs 24 euros and most of the trip is made in tunnels that cross the Apennines , completely snowed in this time of year.
Florence, capital of Tuscany, is one of the three most beautiful cities and holiday resorts in Italy, near Venice and Rome. Its medieval past still visible in the lanes of the old town and its Renaissance splendor remains alive today. Just mention the names of Michelangelo, Leonardo , Brunelleschi, Botticelli and an endless and so to understand how Florence became the world capital of art during the XV and XVI.
All these artists left their mark on Renaissance Florence, especially Michelangelo, who gave the city its David , one of the masterpieces in the history of sculpture. You can see in the Accademia Gallery (6.5 euros).
But the greatest collection of Renaissance art is stored in the Uffizi Gallery , a XVI century palace designed by Vasari (6.5 euros). Inside you can see works of most artists Renaissance and Baroque . From the windows overlooking the Arno River obtained great views of the city.
was the powerful family of Medicis who ruled Florence during the Renaissance , which attracted to most artists and collecting funding much of their work. The imposing palace still stands in the historic heart of the city, but more spectacular is the Pitti Palace , across the Arno, which was also bought by Medicis in the sixteenth century.
After buying the Pitti Palace, Cosme de Medicis had built a Vasari corridor which communicated with his new palace Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of government in the Piazza Signoria , to avoid stepping on the street. This is the famous Vasari Corridor , nearly a mile long, running over street, crossing the river above the Ponte Vecchio and through the Uffizi Gallery .
The Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza Signoria are one of the great icons of Florence. This plaza was the center of the political life of the city and was adorned with sculptures of the great artists, like David of Michelangelo. Today you can see copies of these statues, the originals have been protected in museums.
But if there is an image that identifies Florence that is its spectacular cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiore , commonly known as the Duomo , Crowned by the huge dome of Brunelleschi . Has more than 100 meters high and was an engineering unprecedented for the fifteenth century. It is worth paying 8 euros to see the best views of Florence. The cathedral was completed with the adjacent Giotto's Bell Tower (6 euros) and the Baptistery of San Juan (4 euros).
Another unmistakable image of Florence is the Ponte Vecchio , crossing the waters of the Arno from the time of the Romans. Obviously has suffered dozens of transformations and reconstructions to offer its picturesque appearance today. The interior of the bridge is full of jewelry that century XVI and Vasari order replacing the old, smelly butcher.
Other attractions of Florence are the Basilica of Santa Croce , which holds the graves of people like Dante or Galileo, the church of Santa Maria Novella or the square of the Annunziata , with Hospital of Innocents of Brunelleschi. The best, however, is lost in its streets and enjoy every corner of the Tuscan capital.
to watch Florence from the heights you could climb to the lookout Michelangelo, on top of a nearby hill. We will go on buses, that is caught in front of the train station and walk down.
In Florence we stayed at the hotel Soggiorno Isabella de 'Medici, near the station and the Duomo . Double with bath we went for 34 euros, plus 3 for breakfast, through the booking website . The hotel is in a flat in an old building. The rooms are good and well located. Recommended, although in high season prices doubled.
Florence, capital of Tuscany, is one of the three most beautiful cities and holiday resorts in Italy, near Venice and Rome. Its medieval past still visible in the lanes of the old town and its Renaissance splendor remains alive today. Just mention the names of Michelangelo, Leonardo , Brunelleschi, Botticelli and an endless and so to understand how Florence became the world capital of art during the XV and XVI.
All these artists left their mark on Renaissance Florence, especially Michelangelo, who gave the city its David , one of the masterpieces in the history of sculpture. You can see in the Accademia Gallery (6.5 euros).
But the greatest collection of Renaissance art is stored in the Uffizi Gallery , a XVI century palace designed by Vasari (6.5 euros). Inside you can see works of most artists Renaissance and Baroque . From the windows overlooking the Arno River obtained great views of the city.
was the powerful family of Medicis who ruled Florence during the Renaissance , which attracted to most artists and collecting funding much of their work. The imposing palace still stands in the historic heart of the city, but more spectacular is the Pitti Palace , across the Arno, which was also bought by Medicis in the sixteenth century.
After buying the Pitti Palace, Cosme de Medicis had built a Vasari corridor which communicated with his new palace Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of government in the Piazza Signoria , to avoid stepping on the street. This is the famous Vasari Corridor , nearly a mile long, running over street, crossing the river above the Ponte Vecchio and through the Uffizi Gallery .
The Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza Signoria are one of the great icons of Florence. This plaza was the center of the political life of the city and was adorned with sculptures of the great artists, like David of Michelangelo. Today you can see copies of these statues, the originals have been protected in museums.
But if there is an image that identifies Florence that is its spectacular cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiore , commonly known as the Duomo , Crowned by the huge dome of Brunelleschi . Has more than 100 meters high and was an engineering unprecedented for the fifteenth century. It is worth paying 8 euros to see the best views of Florence. The cathedral was completed with the adjacent Giotto's Bell Tower (6 euros) and the Baptistery of San Juan (4 euros).
Another unmistakable image of Florence is the Ponte Vecchio , crossing the waters of the Arno from the time of the Romans. Obviously has suffered dozens of transformations and reconstructions to offer its picturesque appearance today. The interior of the bridge is full of jewelry that century XVI and Vasari order replacing the old, smelly butcher.
Other attractions of Florence are the Basilica of Santa Croce , which holds the graves of people like Dante or Galileo, the church of Santa Maria Novella or the square of the Annunziata , with Hospital of Innocents of Brunelleschi. The best, however, is lost in its streets and enjoy every corner of the Tuscan capital.
to watch Florence from the heights you could climb to the lookout Michelangelo, on top of a nearby hill. We will go on buses, that is caught in front of the train station and walk down.
In Florence we stayed at the hotel Soggiorno Isabella de 'Medici, near the station and the Duomo . Double with bath we went for 34 euros, plus 3 for breakfast, through the booking website . The hotel is in a flat in an old building. The rooms are good and well located. Recommended, although in high season prices doubled.
The dome of the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio tower overlooking the panoramic view of Florence from the viewpoint of Michelangelo. 
Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo of Florence. 
Another view of the magnificent facade of the Duomo. 
Details inside the dome by Brunelleschi. 
The bell tower of Giotto, from the top of the dome of the Duomo. 
Overview of Florence from the dome of the Duomo. 
The shadow of the dome of the Duomo is projected onto the houses. 
Around Santa Maria dei Fiore. 
central street of Florence. 
Church of Santa Maria Novella. 
The sun heats the colorful facades Florentine. 
Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. 
Piazza Signoria. 
Neptune Fountain in Piazza della Signoria. 
Detail of the Neptune Fountain. 
beautiful facade of the Piazza della Signoria. 
New Market. 
Michelangelo's David, a copy of the Piazza della Signoria. 
Inside the Uffizi Gallery. 
View of the Arno and the Ponte Vecchio from the Uffizi. 
Entrance to Old Bridge. 
Jewellery Vecchio Bridge. 
The Ponte Vecchio is the most famous in Florence. 
Sunny facades along the Arno River. 
More old facades on the River. 
Narrow street in Florence. 
Motorcycles parked on the street. 
facade of the church of Santa Croce. 
equestrian statue of Ferdinand de Medicis, designed by Juan de Bologna in the Plaza of the Annunziata. 
Source front of the Hospital of the Innocents, in the Piazza Annunziata. 
The majestic dome of the Duomo stands at the bottom of the street. 
Medici Palace. 
San Lorenzo Market. 
evening at the San Lorenzo market. 
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