Holidays in Florence
Tours to Florence
Florence is the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. This majestic, ancient city was founded in 59 BC. The main feature of the city is the richness of its cultural heritage. There are magnificent works of art and Renaissance architecture here.
On the one hand, Florence is a very modern city, with great opportunities for development, entertainment, exciting leisure and pastime. On the other hand, you are unlikely to take a step without seeing luxurious architectural structures, monuments, attractions, museums, galleries. The city is imbued with an ancient atmosphere and enchanting energy that will envelop your heart with warmth and special charm.
The Arno River flows through Florence, dividing the city into two parts. On the northern bank is the historic center of the city, where the most famous attractions are concentrated.
Florence is considered one of the most romantic and ancient cities in the world. A huge number of couples in love come here to enjoy the charming atmosphere of the city, spend their honeymoon or celebrate an anniversary. Leisurely walks along quiet, cozy streets, interesting excursions, dinners in luxurious restaurants, nights in comfortable hotels, thousands of unique photos? All this can become your reality if you want to go on a tour to Florence.
If you are used to getting maximum pleasure from traveling and dream of visiting Florence, then our company will be happy to make your dreams of an ideal vacation come true. Our team specializes in elite tourism. We will select for you first-class tours to the oldest and most romantic city in Italy. We will take care of a comfortable flight, accommodation in luxurious apartments with a beautiful view and a cozy atmosphere. If desired, we will organize an individual excursion program, and also recommend the best restaurants, shops and entertainment that will perfectly complement your first-class vacation.
Hotels in the old town are very popular among tourists and despite the high prices, they are always full. To get the best apartments, you need to take care of booking a room in advance. The sooner you contact our company, the more likely we are to find the best of the best options for you.
If you want to know the prices for a holiday in Florence, our managers will provide up-to-date information and select tours. Contact us!
Interesting facts from Florence
- Florence is a unique city where the past and the present are closely intertwined.
- The city was founded by Julius Caesar.
- The heyday of the Tuscan capital occurred in the 14th-16th centuries, when the city became the cultural and economic center of Italy.
- It was in Florence that the Renaissance began.
- Famous people lived and worked in this city: Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio.
- Florence is called an open-air museum.
- Famous landmarks of Florence are under the patronage of UNESCO and are considered to be world cultural heritage.
Famous landmarks of Florence
- Basilica of San Lorenzo. The majestic, ancient church of the Renaissance is located in the historical center of Florence. Going on a tour to Florence, every tourist will be able to enjoy the beauty of this building. The church was founded in the 4th century. In the 15th century, a new interpretation in the Renaissance style was erected on the ruins. It is the architectural work of Filippo Brunelleschi. The church is made of marble. San Lorenzo enchants with its beauty and splendor. Inside the temple are magnificent works of art by Donatello, Piero and Giovanni Medici.
- Basilica of Santa Croce. The majestic Pantheon is one of the most famous and visited attractions of Florence. The Basilica of Santa Croce became the tomb of great Italian artists (Michelangelo, Dante, Galileo, Machiavelli, Rossini and many others). In its shape, the church of Santa Croce resembles a T-shaped Egyptian cross and is the largest Franciscan church in Italy.
- Baptistery of San Giovanni. San Giovanni is a five-sided large-scale structure, framed in white and green marble and is the oldest building in Florence. The history of San Giovanni began in the 5th century and continues to this day.
- Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. This building is the world's first academy of painting, which was created in 1561. Artists and art lovers from all over the world come here to visit the art gallery and enjoy unique works. It is here that you can see masterpieces of Italian art, such as the famous statues of Michelangelo "David" and "The Captives", the work "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by Giambologna and others.
- Ponte Vecchio. Going on a tour of Florence, you will definitely see an ancient bridge, which was built back in 1345 and has retained its original appearance to this day. The Ponte Vecchio bridge is located at the narrowest point of the Arno River.
- Boboli Gardens. A picturesque park, which is located near the residence of the Medici Dukes, Palazzo Pitti. The Boboli Gardens are famous all over the world. This is a unique open-air museum of garden sculptures. Tourists who go on holiday to Florence love walking in this unique park. It helps to recharge and enjoy the enchanting beauty of the royal nature.