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END OF THE YEAR 2009 in Florence, Italy: if you don't know what to do a great opportunity to enjoy a gorgeous party! Ring in the New Year at this Galà di Capodanno at a celebration on December 31 at beautiful Palazzo Gaddi. Tickets for entry, dinner with live music and party after dinner are available for pre-purchase.
Florence, italy is one of the most visited tourist destinations of the world. Take a close look at the David of Michelangelo, the Venere of Botticelli, the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, the Boboli Gardens, the Brunelleschi’s Dome. But even if Florence is a small town, you still may need some “instructions for use” specially if it’s your first time…
The XXV edition of the Florence Marathon is enjoying registration boom. The classic Florentine race, which next November 30 will celebrate its 25th anniversary has already achieved 3.500 registrations
Piazzale Michelangelo versus Fiesole: across the Ponte Vecchio lies Piazzale Michelangelo and only requires a 15 minute hike up. From what you have heard from other tourists, you are bound to capture pictures worthy of being a postcard. However, according to several natives,the best view of Florence can be found in the neighboring hillside town of Fiesole. To get to Fiesole would require...
Anyone who knows their history has heard of the Island of Elba but not so many people know where it is. Yet Elba is the third largest island in Italy and one of the greenest and most beautiful. From Florence main railway station there is an excellent bus link to Piombino port for ferries to Elba
Local Hidden Treasures: Modern and Contemporary art galleries. You’ve visited the legendary Uffizi Museum, saw Michangelo’s infamous statue of David and climbed the steps of the monumental Duomo. Don’t think you have seen enough art? Why not visit local Contemporary and Modern art galleries in Florence.
For long or short rental it's now easy to find an apartment in Florence. If you are travelling with your family (for example with kids), maybe you'd prefer to lodge in a comfortable apartment fully furnished and restored, with air conditioning, cooking angle..
What's going on in Florence, Italy? Would you like to know the events in Tuscany in August or in December? don't miss our Night and Day channel: some useful info, the festivals in Tuscany, travel tips and what's on in Florence
Here have some of the best long rental apartment in Florence: cheap and in the center of Florence. It is on the first floor of a XIV sec. building very close to Ponte Vecchio an Palazzo Pitti. The apartment includes a living room with a sofa bed, a fully-equipped kitchen, a bedroom with king-size bed, a comfortable bathroom with shower.
Where is Florence
Elba Island
