Florence
Florence City Break
Florence city breaks are ideal for visitors who wish to explore the treasure trove of artistic gems Italy has to offer, which include the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Masaccio, Botticelli, Vasari, Alberti, Donatello, Brunescelli and Fra Angelico. The main city of Firenze in the Tuscan region of Florence, which rests on the banks of the Arno River and lies in the foothills of the Apennines, is home to some of the best artworks in the world and an enchanting atmosphere amidst its quaint cobbled streets and stylish piazzas.
Explore the oldest art gallery in the world on a Florence city break. The Uffizi boasts Italy's greatest collection of Renaissance art, which was commissioned by the Medici family and the city centre is a tourist haven, with touts and souvenirs. The Piazza Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria are ideally situated in the city centre and the Piazza della Signoria is home to the main town hall of Florence, which is situated inside the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio.
Visitors can take a stroll along the Ponte Vecchio and see the Santa Maria Novella rising from the west. The Ponte Veccio was built in 1345 and remains timelessly preserved in Florence. Home to quaint workshops, which once housed blacksmiths, butchers and tanners the bridge is one of the historical treasures that can be explored on a Florence city break.
The Palazzo Pitti in Florence was once the home of the ruling Medici and can now be explored by visitors, along with the impressive Boboli Gardens surrounding it. Florence city breaks are home to an enchanting collection of palazzi's, ranging from the sixteenth century, which can be explored and are located in the Oltrarno area of the city and the rural landscapes outside the city offer a magical adventure in the Tuscany countryside.
