About Florence

 

Florence is the capital of Italy 's Tuscany area. It is situated at the bank of river Arno , which is near to Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas . During the first century Romans founded Florence , but it grew into importance between thirteenth and seventeenth centuries. The golden age was witness in 15 th century, during the rule of Medici families. They were responsible for construction of many of the city's magnificent landmarks, monuments and buildings. Surprisingly, most of them are in good condition till date.

 

Florence in medieval period was considered as the “Rome Light”. The city has galore of past aesthetic scenes, whether from great architecture, artist or beautiful sites. The city is dominated by tourist spots, but one can find many interesting sites as well as gardens by just strolling around the city. Santa Maria Novella Church is situated in a ritzy section of town. This area is ornamented with high-end shops; and headquarters of many international fashion houses, like Ferragamo and Versace. Though, the Basso Fort has been transformed into modern convention center, but it is worth looking.

 

Palazzo Strozzi, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi and Palazzo Vecchio include among some of the most magnificent historical buildings with stunning architecture. Other must-see attractions are the Teatro Comunale (theatre), the Piazza del Signoria, the historical Campanile di Giotto, the arched Ponte Vecchio bidge and the world famous Duomo/Santa Maria del Fiore nicknamed ‘Cathedral of Florence'. To enjoy the scenic views one must see stunning countryside landscapes in the Chianti area situated between Florence and Siena .

 

Santo Spirito Oltrarano is a place to be visited in evening, it has numerous cafes. The peculiarity of this area is the famous Medici's Boboli Gardens ; the aesthetic scenes are worth visiting, such as fountains, well, walkways and gardens. In matter of art, Florence can be compared with many top European destinations. One can find various famous museums including Michelangelo's David and paintings from different artists. Museums of Florence contain numerous significant art exhibitions. Some of the museums worth visiting are the Academy Gallery, Uffizi Gallery and the National Archeological Museum .

 

Florence has a well-knit public transport system, comprises of web of railway lines, orange ATAF buses and taxis that joins different taxi ranks as well as surrounds the piazzas. Popular mode of travel around the Tuscany area is rented car. Other to it, Florence has connectivity with some important Italian cities, like Milan , Bologna , Rome and Naples through A1 Motorway. A11 Motorway links Florence to Pisa , Lucca and various other coastal resorts. Florence has a world class Amerigo Vespucci Airport with all modern facilities. This makes easy for travelers from all over the world to reach this city.

 

This is a wealthy city with a thriving trade centre and several businesses lending support to the service and financial sector. Nowadays, tourism is becoming prominent industry in the city, subsequently, several local crafts is getting boost thus improving the economy. Largest thrust is experienced in the field of leatherwork, jewellery and ceramics, along with hotel industry. Many medium-sized companies, such as textile businesses, publishing and engineering firms are situated in Florence .