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Florence City Breaks

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.


 

 


Essential Information on Florence

Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities. Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than casas de cambios.

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Passports / Visas

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. Travellers are advised to have a return or onward tickets, all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover the period of intended stay in Italy.

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Communications

The international access code for Italy is +39. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). All numbers must be preceded by 0, whether originating in Italy or out, unless calling a mobile phone. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 02 for Milan and 06 for Rome. There can be high surcharges on calls made from hotels and it is generally cheaper to use a calling card. Public telephone boxes take phone cards for local and international calls, which can be bought from newsagents. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

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