The Treasures Of Florence And Italy
By:
Peter
J. Mason
When you imagine Italy, it is really Florence Italy that
you are seeing. That is because Florence is at the heart of Italy. It is a place
filled with passions and indulgences that awaken all the senses. Visual
masterpieces are there to behold and one almost begins to salivate at the
thought of the Florentine cuisine. To make the most of your visit to Florence,
you can learn a little here about where to stay, what to do, and what you can
expect from the locals.
A Warm Welcome
The first thing you expect from your visit to Florence is a warm and hearty
welcome. The local people are lovers of people and are not afraid to show it. It
is not uncommon to be greeted at your villa by a someone’s “Nona” (grandmother)
with a big hug and a hot plate of food – no matter what the time is when you
arrive.
Next your accommodation at any price level will be clean and pristine. The
linens and furnishing may not be the most luxurious in the lower costing
rentals, but they will be freshly washed and painstakingly starched. It’s just
the Italian way to keep their homes extremely clean and they offer no less to
their guests.
Some Choices on Where to Stay
There are some popular favourites within the city limits of Florence. The Savoy
hotel, Florence, Italy is one of those. Here you will find five star
accommodations within walking distance of two of Florence’s most popular
attractions – the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.
Another Florence hotel popular among tourists is the Westin Excelsior. It is
also located close to the most visited and historic attractions and offers rooms
and services American’s are most comfortable with. In addition to these highest
rated hotels, visitors will be comfortable at such centrally located lodgings as
the Hotel Rivoli or Palazzo Galletti.
For extended stays in Florence you may want to look into apartment or villa
rentals. Apartments can be found within the city limits, while most villas are
about 20-30 km outside the city. For travel to wine country and then back to the
city, Florence car rental offices can accommodate your needs.
Apartments in Florence Italy are generally small, but efficient. You will find a
small kitchen is the norm, but they provide enough space to cook simple meals.
For a short term rental, they are more than adequate and provide a good home
base for exploring the entire Tuscany region.
Downtown Florence Italy is one of the most historically significant cities in
Italy. Here tourists come to take in the Uffizi Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio
Bridge crossing the River Arno, and the St. Croce Chuch. In addition, there is
the Duomo, the city’s Exhibition and Congress Centre. No visit to Florence Italy
would be complete without feeding the pigeons at Boboli gardens or walking down
the garden’s avenue lined with cypress trees dating back to the 1600s.
Florence is a city that needs more than a weekend to see it all. Plan on
visiting during the most pleasant season between April and June and make sure
you give yourself at least a week to enjoy the city and surrounding countryside.
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