Destinations: A visitor's guide to Florence, Italy 13 Articles

by Jasmine Wu

Even though i went to Europe on a backpacking trip with a limited budget, i couldnt resist splurging when i arrive at Florence. It was the climax of my trip really. As many may have heard, Florence is really a city for...read more

by Marie-Luise Stromer

ONE DAY IN FLORENCE Are you really crazy about the art from the 13th to the 17th century? Must you see Gothic altar pieces, world famous Renaissance pictures, Flemish, French and German masters of the Baroque? If so, yo...read more

by Carole Hill

Is it possible to enjoy one day in Florence, Italy? This is as exciting a proposition to me as winning the lottery might be for someone else! If visiting Florence for one day is my only option, then I will take it! W...read more

by Royce Radcliffe

With its gorgeous views and elegant atmosphere, Florence is truly the artist's city. If you feel the burning need to do a painting in a foreign locale, this is the one. Florence is the third most popular tourist destinatio...read more

by proxam

Florence is a dream destination for art-lovers - some of the planet's most famous works of art jostle for position in some of the greatest galleries of the world. I'd like to tell you a bit about some of these treasures, b...read more

by Ted Sherman

Florence, or Firenza to Italians, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. From our traveling experience, it is our favorite in Italy, not only for its timeless charm, but because the other big cities there have t...read more

by Beth Wess

Florence...is a city of astounding beauty. Florence...is home to art that will move your soul, architecture that bridges the heavens and gelato that will ruin all other ice cream for you. My family spent two weeks in Tu...read more

by Roumyana Demireva

Situated on the banks of the Arno river, between the Adriatic and the Tyrrhenian seas, Florence is a city which is a center of medieval European trade and finance, a city with magnificent art, architecture, rich history an...read more

by Richard Serra

Florence is a Mecca for travelers, especially for romance as the elegance of its palazzo and its artistic wealth. Discovered in the 18th century, Florence casts a spell over all who visit. The sunset produces a spectacula...read more

by Josephine Meade

Travel Destination Review: Florence, Italy I know that many travelers will say that their favorite Italian city is Rome, or Venice or Milan. However, there is no place like Firenze (Florence). It is a big city with...read more

by bobby joe bubbles

I have been to Florence,Italy 2 times, it is a very beautiful city we were there in March. We stayed at the Gabriele D'Annunzio which used to be a nunnery. We also went to Santa Maria Del Fiore, saw Giotto's Bell Tower , ...read more

by Steve Martin

Anyone who travels in Europe has Florence ear-marked on their "must see" list and rightly so! There are so many attractions competing for your attention, that it is difficult to know where to start. Obviously, everybod...read more

by Tori Greenaker

Florence, Italy is a great place for venturing artists looking for history behind this beautiful thing. Florence would be great place for a vacation or trip with the class. Florence is a work of art itself. It's like a ...read more