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Florence
Florence is something special, rising from the beautiful landscape of Tuscany as a living piece of history. Even the most ordinary street or building is a work of art in itself and demonstrates the simple classical beauty that defined the Renaissance. Everywhere you turn you'll see works by Michelangelo, Donatello, Brunelleschi and any number of Masters of Italy's Golden Age. The town is surprisingly compact. You can walk from one end of the city center to the other in about 30 minutes.
Sights And Attractions
The Ponte Vecchio, one of the world's most famous bridges, was built in 1345. A 16th-century gallery runs on the upper level of the bridge connecting 
the Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio on one side of the river with the Palazzo Pitti on the other. The bridge was the only one in the city to escape destruction during WW II.For some of the best art in Italy visit the Uffizi Gallery. Chronologically arranged to illustrate the story of Florentine art. Masterpieces on display include Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Michelangelo's Holy Family and Titian's Venus of Urbino.
The Accademia Gallery was originally an academy of drawings. The gallery was transformed into a general arts academy in the 1760s. Not to be missed on any visit to Florence is Michelangelo’s David, the world's most famous sculpture, carved in 1504 when the artist was just 29 years old.
Shopping
Among the city's best buys are shoes, ceramics and other handmade goods. Even in the cheaper stores you can find items of surprisingly high quality. Leather goods are particularly low-priced
; shoes, belts, handbags and jackets make excellent purchases. You will find some of the better selections and deals at the Mercato Centrale on via dell'Ariento, just north of San Lorenzo. Here you'll find everything from tripe stalls, pasta bars and fishmongers to stands hawking clothes, bags and souvenirs. The market is open for clothes Mon-Sat 08h30-19h00, and for food from 07h00-14h00.
Food
Florence restaurants serve well-prepared dishes, many of them grilled in the local style (alla Fiorentina). As in most cities, the least expensive eating places tend to be around the rail station, with the more expansive restaurants being located in the central area.
Our favorite central restaurant is Il Latini. Established as winery/grocers in 1898 was later transformed into a restaurant, and has kept much of its original features. IL Latini serves simple traditional Tuscan cuisine and has a fine selection of Italian wines.
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