Tourism in Florence
Florence is historically an important city of Italy and the capital of Tuscany. It has an estimated population of 366,488. The city is well known for its cultural and architectural past. Florence was also the birthplace of Renaissance in Italy. It was also the center of European trade and commerce. Florence was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is another important stop for tourists visiting Italy. Florence tours would be an ultimate experience for all architecture and history lovers with several ancient sites and buildings to visit.
When to visit Florence
Florence is too cold during the winters like many parts of Italy. The suggested time to visit the city is during the months of June- September.
About Florence
The cultural heritage and glorious past of the city makes it an important place of tourism. There are several Florence tours conducted by the travel companies in the city for the tourists. Many hotels also have a travel desk and arrange for sightseeing. There are elegant squares, streets, palaces, museums, and art galleries that are part of Florence tours. Tours in Florence also include the shopping centers, exhibitions, and events. To see some of the greatest works of art and architecture in Italian history, visiting Florence is necessary for tourists.
Florence sightseeing tours
Florence is host to some of the greatest museums in the country that are widely visited by international tourists. The museums in Florence are the ultimate places for viewing the collection of art, artifacts, and paintings of noted Renaissance artists. The buildings are iconic works of architecture in the city.
Some of the famous museums and art galleries of the city include the following:
- Galleria degli Uffizi
- Bargello
- Accademia Gallery
- Pitti Palace
- Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
- Institute and Museum of the History of Science
There are other prominent attractions of Florence that is widely visited by tourists are:
- Boboli Gardens
- Santa Croce church
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Ponte Vecchio bridge
- Giotto’s Tower
- Santa Maria Novella church
Food and wine tours in Florence
Tuscany region features high among the top wine producing regions of the world. There are slopes of vineyards in the Chianti region and the wine is popular as Chianti Classico wines throughout the nation. These areas are widely visited by tourists as part of natural attractions in the city limits. The cuisine of Florence is mainly meat. The Tuscan bread with chicken liver is an important dish in the Tuscany region of which Florence is the capital. The popular restaurants serve all the traditional dishes.
