City Breaks in Florence
Florence city breaks
Florence is called the Cradle of the Renaissance. For anyone who loves art or architecture, a city break here is a must. Known as Firenze in Italy, UNESCO estimate over 30% of the world’s most important art treasures can be found there.
Nobody who takes a city break to Florence can fail to be amazed by the sheer scale of the architecture. Brunelleschi's magnificent cathedral Duomo (dome) dominates the city’s 13th century rooftops and palaces, while the museums and galleries are works of art in themselves, housing creations by the likes of Michelangelo and Botticelli.
City breaks in Florence can be hot and crowded in July and August. In spring or early autumn it is much quieter, and a guided tour will quickly whisk you to the front of any queues there might be. Booking city breaks in Florence means cultural overload – you don’t want to be hot and sticky as well.
Cultural city breaks in Florence
Florence’s dark, mediaeval alleyways are enclosed by granite palaces by masters like Michelozzo, opening onto bright marble squares where the same palaces gleam in all their glory. To see all that Florence has to offer would need a fair few city breaks, but a guide will point you in the direction of the most important sights.
Florence was built on the wealth of the 13th century wool trade, and her sumptuous buildings reflect that. The great palaces and marble columns were commissioned by the city’s banking families. But it was the Medici family who were responsible for the flowering of Renaissance art. City breaks aren’t complete without visiting the Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, the civic heart of the city, where the history around you was written.
Every city break includes a visit to the Duomo although, like most of the buildings you may have to queue in the high season. After that, there’s Uffizi Square, the Ponte Vecchio (one of the few bridges not to be bombed during the war) and the Piazza della Repubblica – once a Roman Forum. The Accademia Gallery, with Michelangelo's monumental statue of David, is an absolute must.
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Ghilberti's Baptistry Doors are known as the 'Gates of Paradise'. Here, you will find the famous il Porcellino - the boar with the well polished nose. Be sure to rub it too – the legend says you will return to Florence if you do. We at Future Travel are sure you’ll have no trouble booking our Florence city breaks again and again – although it’s probably best to give Il Porcellino’s nose a rub, anyway.