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Florence
Hotels
Our choice of Florence's
best character hotels.
Hotel
Regency *****
P.zza M. D'Azeglio, Florence
One of the very best hotels in Florence, the Regency offers sumptuous
levels of comfort and service in a beautiful, tranquil setting, all a
short walk from the main sights. Built in traditional villa style, the
Regency features a lovely garden and is a member of the Leading Hotels
of the World... (more)
Hotel
Monna Lisa****
Borgo
Pinti , Florence
This Italian palace is furnished with fine antique furniture. Old oil
paintings, neoclassical drawings and sculptures capture the elegance of
the renaissance...(more)
Hotel
Della Robbia ***
Via dei Della Robbia, Florence
This villa
was built at the beginning of the twentieth century and recently restored,
with special attention to the frescos and stuccos that give the place
a refined atmosphere... (more)
Hotel
Morandi alla Crocetta ***
Piazza SS. Annunziata, Florence
In a city
dripping with cultured charm, this hotel stands out from the crowd through
its unique status as a former convent, a fact which helps explain the
pervading atmosphere of peace. As a bonus, and unusually for Florence,
the Morandi Alla Crocetta has a guest car park... (more)
Hotel
Sempione ***
Via Nazionale, Florence
A tastefully
refurbished hotel right in the heart of all that is most sought-after
in Florence, the Sempione also represents great value for money...(more)
Essential
Florence
Quick guide
to Italy's city.
Introduction
With its astounding
artistic detail it's no surprise that Florence was at the centre of the
Renaissance. A popular destination, it is a city of infinite treasures
including the overwhelming architectural delights of The Duomo and the
marble-decorated Baptistry, not to mention the numerous chapels, galleries
and museums.
Top
8 Sights
1. Galleria Dell 'Accademia - Academic gallery of sheer artistic
delights including Michelangelo's David.
2. Museo Nazionale Del Bargello - Fortress like palace that once
served as a prison is now the vestige of finest in Italian sculpture.
3. Uffizi - With the accolades of the world's first modern public
gallery and the greatest museum of renaissance art in Florence, a visit
to the one-time home of the Medici where works by Botticelli, Michaelango
and Raphael are all under the same roof, is a must.
4. Duomo - At the top of the Cathedrale Di Santa Maria Del Fiore,
which took an astonishing 140 years to build, lies the architectural masterpiece
of Brunelleschi's dome which inspired St.Peter's in Rome.
5. Capelle Medicee - Chapel containing the tombs of the Medici
family, which ruled Florence from 15th to early 16th centuries.
6. Museo Dell 'Opera Del Duomo - Sculptures from the hands of Donatello
and an unfinished Pieta by Michelangelo are here.
7. Battistero - Dubbed the 'Gates of Paradise' by Michelangelo, one
of the city's oldest baptisteries dates as far back as 4th century and
is one of the most revered buildings by Florentines.
8. Piazza Della Signoria - Surrounded by café's, Florence's largest
square is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists
Shopping
1 Santa Croce - Leather and jewellery shops with goods at cheaper
price than the high street. The monastery is home to a leather working
school.
2 Via Maggio - Seventh heaven for antique enthusiasts.
That's
Entertainment
1 Space Electronic - Modern, psychedelic and chic nightclub for
the ultra hip.
2 Meccano - Multi-media styled club with videos, art, music in
high tech disco and the added bonus of a late night restaurant.
3 The Jazz Club -Appropriately named venue offering quality late
night jazz in comfortable surroundings near the Duomo.
Hotels
Trade fairs and a boom in tourism lead to a high demand for rooms. The
palatial décor and tranquil environment of Florence's hotels mean that
comfort and relaxation is second to none. The Hotel
Morandi offers attractive accommodation and is conveniently placed
near the City's main sights.
Essential
Info
Currency - Approx 1,900 lire to the US dollar
and the euro, and 2,900 to the Pound Sterling
Weather
- Thunderstorms are common during the hottest months of the year July
and August. Winters are relatively mild but there is always the chance
of rain. Average temperatures 27C in June and 10C in November.
Airports
- Pisa Galilei
Take the train direct to the Station Centrale De Santa Maria Novella which
takes about an hour. The trains run every 60 minutes.
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