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Oltarno: Florence Off the Beaten Path
Inside the Basilica di Santo Spirto, Oltarno, Florence. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The historic center of Florence can become very crowded with tourists especially during summer when the narrow, stone...
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Romantic Things to Do in Florence
Piazzale Michelangelo – Pretty good place for a proposal wouldn’t you say? Oh Florence, it’s impossible not to feel romantic amongst those beautiful stone buildings, and sensual artworks. This is a...
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Free Stuff to Do in Florence
Florence’s Duomo as seen from Piazzale Michelangelo Visiting Italy isn’t cheap, so finding ways to save money without sacrificing on your experience are always welcome. Thankfully, in many cities –...
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Exploring the Oltrarno Neighborhood
The Boboli Gardens are in the Oltrarno neighborhood of Florence. You could spend your entire time in Florence on one side of the river that runs through the city and not feel like you missed out on any...
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Best Views in Florence
Close-up view of Florence’s Duomo from the Campanile. Florence is beautiful from nearly any angle, but in order to get a vantage point that will really “wow” you’ll need to get above the city. There...
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Gates of Paradise: Ghiberti’s Doors on the Florence Baptistery
A young Michelangelo called these bronze doors the “Gates of Paradise.” In Florence’s Duomo Square, the layers of colorful stone on the Duomo itself usually draw the most attention. But on the...
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo overlooking Florence, with bronze copy of David in the center You know that view overlooking a city that you see reproduced on every postcard in town? The one you assume must...
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Piazza della Signoria
Palazzo Vecchio & a copy of David on one side of the Piazza della Signoria in Florence In some ways, the Piazza della Signoria is a bit like Florence’s living room. This square has been the setting...
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A Room Full of Botticellis at the Uffizi Gallery
Exterior of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Even if you have read about how large a painting is, there is nothing quite like stepping into a museum room and coming face to face with an image you’ve seen...
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Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica. Creative commons photo by Wenjie, Zhang via Flickr. The piazza in Florence to which most of us flock is the Piazza della Signoria. It’s an excellent spot for people-watching,...
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Picturesque Piazzas in Florence
Florence is pretty as a picture, and nearly everywhere you turn there’s something photogenic. One of the best ways to enjoy the city’s beauty and atmosphere is in one of the many piazzas in Florence....
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