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Florence Travel Recommendations (Italy)

Florence Overview

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Region: Tuscany
Population: 347,196
The charming capital of Tuscany, Florence is a spectacular medieval town set on the Arno River steeped in culture and history. Founded in 59 B.C. by Caesar as a settlement for retired soldiers, Florence has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages and is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Literally translated as 'the city of flowers,' Florence's Uffizi Gallery houses some of the most important artistic masterpieces in the world by artists like Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Rubens, among others. The surrounding countryside is perfect for excursions into rustic Italian villages, and you'll find plenty of fine dining options, boutique hotels, unique shops, famous attractions and chic bars to choose from. For Florence travel ideas that cater to you, including where you should stay, shop, and eat as well as great things for you to see, browse through Tripbase's personalized recommendations.
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Your Estimated Costs

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Flight Cost
$880
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Average
Hotel Price
$172
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Cost per day
$252
for mid-range budget
Whats Included?
Total Cost per person
7 day trip,
$2644

Why Florence?

Great: Attractions

Good: Dining, Shopping

What to expect

Travel Dates: 9 Dec, 2008 - 16 Dec, 2008
Weather: Cold (44°F) , Quite Rainy
Tourist Season: Low
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Cheap Flights to Florence

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Cheap flights to Florence on:
Alitalia
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Average price:
$561
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Japan Transocean
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Average price:
$613
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Northwest
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Average price:
$645

Best Florence Hotels and Resorts for you

$212
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Price
Hotel Caravaggio
Web rating: 4.85
Based on 207 reviews
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$229
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Porta Faenza
Web rating: 4.85
Based on 192 reviews
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$210
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Globus Hotel
Web rating: 4.35
Based on 402 reviews
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$220
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Hotel Boccaccio
Web rating: 4.3
Based on 177 reviews
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Exciting Florence Photos

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Andrea Mari
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Top Florence Things to do

Attractions
User Rating: 4.3 (Based on 24 reviews)
Address: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6
Attractions
User Rating: 4.25 (Based on 42 reviews)
Address: Via Por Santa Maria/Via Guicciardini
User Rating: 4.1 (Based on 35 reviews)
Address: Piazza del Duomo
User Rating: 3.95 (Based on 20 reviews)
Address: Viale Michelangelo | From the base of Torre Giuseppe Poggi
One of Italy's finest museums, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence houses the premier collection of Italian Renaissance art, including works by including works by Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Fra Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio.
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 32 reviews)
Address: Piazzale degli Uffizi 6 | on the Arno
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: Via del Monte alle Croci/Viale Galileo Galilei | Piazzale Michelangelo
Shopping
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: Via Vacchereccia, 18/20r
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Via Delle Scala 16
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Via del Parione, 10r
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Via della Scala 16
Shopping
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Via Calzaiuoli, 56r
Shopping
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Via Tavolini, 11r
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Via del Rossellino, 72
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Segway Firenze srl
User Rating: 3.6 (Based on 8 reviews)
Address: Piazza Pitti, 1
User Rating: 3.35 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Piazza de` Pitti
User Rating: 3.05 (Based on 4 reviews)
Address: Piazza Pitti
Dining
User Rating: 5.0 (Based on 52 reviews)
Address: Via del Palchetti 6R
Dining
User Rating: 4.25 (Based on 13 reviews)
Address: Via del Proconsolo, 39r
Dining
User Rating: 3.9 (Based on 6 reviews)
Address: Via del Trebbio, 1r
Dining
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: Via Calzaiuoli, 24r
Dining
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: Via Faentina, 2r
Dining
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: Piazza Santa Croce, 25r
Night Life
This trendy club and bar with a 70's space theme is popular with tourists from all over the globe.
User Rating: 4.1 (Based on 26 reviews)
Address: Via Palazzuolo, 37
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Via del Rossellino, 2r
Night Life
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Via Fiesolana, 23r
Night Life
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Via Nuova de' Caccini
Night Life
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Via della Scala, 9r
Night Life
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Via San Giuseppe, 18r
Entertainment
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: Via Calzaiuoli, 24r
Entertainment
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Via dei Neri, 26r