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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Like most cities in Italy, Florence is a safe destination for travellers...
Last edited: June 14, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Florence is such a popular tourist destination there are literally hundreds of...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Let’s face it: Most of us wouldn’t turn down a trip to Florence just because...
Last edited: June 18, 2006
Introduction 
Thought of as a "Renaissance City" for its predominance of Renaissance art and...
Last edited: November 13, 2006
Money 
The Euro has become the standard currency through most of Europe but for an...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Museum tickets if you are on a budget 
Florence lives off tourism and this being the case there are very few places...
Last edited: September 09, 2008
Museums 
The Uffizi Gallery: This is the big ticket, one of the world's greatest...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Tuscany-Chianti 
One suggestion after visiting Florence is to take a driving tour through the...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by plane at FLR Amerigo Vespucci airport you can reach the city center...
Last edited: March 16, 2007
Getting Around 
Florence The best way to visit Florence is on foot. Every single street in the...
Last edited: September 09, 2008
Public Transportation 
Florence has its own smaller airport called Amerigo Vespucci or simply...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
In Florence and in Italy in general, you can't catch a taxi by raising your...
Last edited: March 19, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
You can explore other towns in Tuscany by train quite easily. Siena is 1 1/2...
Last edited: May 04, 2008
Family Travel 
Lists of top family destinations don’t usually include Florence. Known for its...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
First-time Visitors 
If you have only one day, make sure you do the following (starting from the...
Last edited: September 09, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Florence's Archaeological Museum - housed in a palace with great Egyptian and...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Visit the villa of Giovanni Spadolini, Liberal Italian politician and Prime...
Last edited: March 18, 2008
Shopping 
Florence is one of the most expensive cities in Italy. Most visitors are...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Sports & Activities 
The ride in a Vintage Fiat 500 at 500 Touring Club is Florence is a great way...
Last edited: March 15, 2008
A Very Special Place 
There is a little-seen location just south of Florence, on the way to Siena...
Last edited: August 10, 2007
Avoid the Lines 
When in Florence, one may be able to see the David at the Accademia with less...
Last edited: September 28, 2008
Best street vendor - souvernirs 
After visiting lots of the small shops that you find just everywhere in the...
Last edited: October 06, 2008
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  One neat thing to try is the Walking Tours. Even with kids, it's a good way...
Last edited: May 03, 2008
Chianti Classico wine zone 
One suggestion after visiting Florence is to take a tour driving to the Chianti...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Cool Activities 
  Florence can get overwhelming with all the walking there is to do. Check out...
Last edited: July 12, 2008
Florence in two days 
Whether arriving in Tuscany via air to Pisa or Rome, chances are you will...
Last edited: March 24, 2008
Food Tours 
After you've seen David, or one of the many copies or want to get away from the...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
Hen Weekend 
 ACCOMMODATION The important thing about your accommodation in Florence is...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Shopping in Florence 
In the center of the town you can find thousands of shops. in particular is via...
Last edited: March 23, 2007
Soccer 
For a fantastic time and a chance to take in the local "color," consider an...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
What to buy 
You must buy a bottle of perfume from the Santa Maria Novella Farmacia, Della...
Last edited: March 02, 2007
Wine Shopping and Tasting 
Looking for a place to taste and talk about wines? Try Le Volpe e L'uva (Piazza...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Often the proportion of tourists in a city corresponds inversely with the...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
Cheap Eats 
PUGI - If you are looking for a great pick me up after viewing David in the...
Last edited: September 15, 2008
Dining for Large Groups 
Trattoria IL LATINI, besides being a wonderful, genuine Florentine inn, has...
Last edited: April 25, 2008
Dining with a View 
For a great lunch with a view of the city, head to Piazza della Repubblica, and...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
People-watching 
A popular spot for people-watching is Caffè Gilli, P.zza Repubblica, Caffè...
Last edited: March 29, 2007
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: May 08, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: February 06, 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You  Per Favore   Please...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service is normally included in the restaurant or bar bill, and...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Happy Hours 
Happy Hours in Italy is very common and in Florence as well. The concept is a...
Last edited: September 09, 2008
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
 When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: May 02, 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: February 26, 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: October 26, 2006
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