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Things to See in Florence |
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Attracting three million tourists annually, Florence entices art lovers from all over the world and not without reason. Home to over a quarter of the world’s most important works of art, a visit to the former home of masters including Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Raphael, Michelangelo, Giotto and Ghiberti as well as many others can only be described as a dream holiday for those who know even the least little thing about art.
Having served as a centre of artistic excellence for several centuries, evidence of this role can be seen throughout the city today. As well as the wealth of sculptures and paintings which are on display in various museums, galleries and churches, the buildings themselves are spectacular too. The most famous of them all is undoubtedly the Duomo or Santa Maria del Fiore which you will find in the heart of the city but don’t limit yourself to the big names when it comes to the host of historic buildings on offer. Quite often the smaller buildings are even more impressive as a result of their intimacy.
Because Florence is quite a small city, the excellent advantage is that all the major attractions are located within walking distance of each other. In fact it makes it all the more alluring because there seems to be an attraction to greet you around every corner. As a result the city itself resembles one huge museum where the lives of the greatest artists that ever lived are uncovered before your eyes, all you have to do is keep them wide open.
Local Attractions
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