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Long famed for its artistic heritage, Florence has been celebrated as the most beautiful city in Italy.
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Florence, situated in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside is one of the best known and most loved cities in Italy. It offers a unique blend of art, Renaissance architecture, with a treasure trove of fabulous sights. Stroll along the cobbled alleys and bustling piazzas, visit captivating museums, or just sit on the steps of the Loggia dei Lanzi, in Piazza della Signoria.
INFORMATION Population: 374,500. Airport: Pisa (or Florence with indirect flights from UK see p12-13). Transfers: Return transfers are not included in Florence. On arrival at Pisa airport you can either take a train to Santa Maria Novella station (approx 60 mins). After 6pm a taxi to Pisa Centrale where you can get a train to S.M.Novella station. From Florence airport, take a bus to the bus station. From Santa Maria Novella station a taxi to your hotel. From Florence airport a taxi to the centre. Alternatively private car transfers are available on request. Shops: Most shops open Mon to Sat 9am-1pm, 3.30-7.30pm, although you may find some food shops closed Mon am or pm. Banks: Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-1 and 2.30-4pm.
FLORENCE REGIONAL MAP
Santa Maria Novella
Baglioni Villa Medici Brunelleschi Porta Rossa Pierre Westin Excelsior Residenza Del Moro Berchielli Gallery Art Bernini Palace Lungarno Suite Uffizi Gallery Balestri Oltrarno Arn o District Pitti Palace Boboli Gardens
Santa Croce
Piazzale Michelangelo
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PISA £34 per person A unique half day journey through the scenic Tuscan countryside to Pisa, one of the known four Marine Republics. PISA & LUCCA £44 per person A full day travelling through the lush Tuscan countryside to Pisa (as above). Including a visit to Lucca one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany. FLORENCE £37 per person A half day sightseeing of the essential sites, magnificent palaces and monuments along the romantic Viale dei Colli to Piazzale Michelangelo. A visit to the `Accademia delle Belle Arti' where you can admire one of the most famous works of art in the world, Michelangelo's `David'. FLORENCE BY NIGHT £64 per person Including the main sights of Florence, Fiesole and a Tuscan dinner. CHIANTI CLASSIC £36 per person Tour the Chianti district, with its lush hills, cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves. SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO £46 per person See two of the most charming towns in Tuscany. The journey will take you through the Chianti countryside to Siena and the fascinating towers of San Gimignano, known locally as `Tuscany's Manhattan'! THE PALIO SIENA £320 per person (stand - curva St Martino) £348 per person (stand - La Mossa) £346 per person (stand - Fonte Gaia) July 02 and August 16 The Palio di Siena, the most famous and exciting Italian spectacle, is held twice a year in Siena Piazza del Campo, in which the horse and rider representing one of the seventeen Contrade, or city wards race against each other, preceded by a magnificent pageant, attracting visitors and spectators from around the world.
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