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Florence, Italy
With its romantic hues and graceful piazzas, Florence is a delightful city to stroll (Photodisc)
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Florence Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Climb 463 steps to the top of Il Duomo
  • View works by Botticelli, Rembrandt, and Caravaggia at the Uffizi Gallery
  • Admire Michelangelo's extraordinary sculpture David at the Academia Gallery
  • Stroll the flower and fountain-filled Boboli Gardens
  • Bargain for jewelry and other souvenirs on the Ponte Vecchio.

Family Overview: Florence, Italy

By Candyce H. Stapen
Florence (Firenze in Italian) delights the eye. A graceful city of red roofs, splendid domes, and bridges crossing the Arno River, Florence is an art lover's Mecca. With money from the Medicis and other rich ducal families, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli, and others created timeless works whose new perspective spurred the development of a renaissance. The city showcases these masterpieces in its churches and museums. That makes Florence a must-see for teens and adults, but something of a challenge for younger kids for whom one fresco goes a long, long way. Read More

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Hotels

Lungarno Suites

Lungarno Acciaiuoli, 14
Florence 50123 Map

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0

Hotel Residence Hilda

Via dei Servi, 40
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Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Hotel Villa San Michele

Via Doccia 4
Fiesole 50014 Map

Distance: 3.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Attractions

Galleria dell'Accademia (Academy Gallery)

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Via Ricasoli 58-60
Florence, Italy

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Though tour-bus crowds flock here just for Michelangelo's David, anyone with more... Read More

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Galleria degli Uffizi

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Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6
50122

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Museo di Storia della Scienza (Science Museum)

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Next to the Uffizi at the Arno end of Via dei Castellani
Piazza dei Giudici 1
Florence, Italy

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

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The mainframe computer and multifunction calculator don't hold a candle to this... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Florence

Distance (mi.)
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport 53.1 map
Venice Marco Polo Airport 131.4 map
Rome Intercontinental Airport Leonardo da Vinci 144.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Florence

Distance (mi.)
Florence Peretola Airport 3.4 map
Pisa Gal Galilei Airport 42.9 map
Forli Luigi Ridolfi Airport 50.5 map

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Florence Vacation Rentals

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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in FLORENCE, ITALY

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, No Pets, Non-Smoking, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $410

2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in FLORENCE, ITALY

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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from: $1004

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in FLORENCE, ITALY

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Fireplace, Internet Access, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Playground, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Wireless Internet Access
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