Introduction
Firenze, more commonly known as Florence, resides below the Appenines, a simply beautiful area of hilly woodland , and is settled next to the Arno River. Boccaccio, Alberti, Masaccio, Donatello, Vasari, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Bruneschelli and the great Leonardo da Vinci all have a hand in the city's culture. These many different famous figures have really given Florence it's magnificence and historical attraction.
Florence - Holiday
Classic Italian food such as pasta, pizza and delightful gelatos are found throughout restaurants in Florence, each of which adds a unique aspect to it's dishes. The Piazza de Duomo and Piazza de Signoria have long been considered the hearts of the city by both the locals and the holidaymakers. The oldest gallery in the world resides in Florence, which includes many originals from the Renaissance, many of which were commissioned by the Medici family.
Florence - Flights
The 900 mile distance between Manchester and Florence can be covered by a Boeing 747 in slightly over an hour and a half. Charter flights go directly to Florence regularly from most major UK airports and transfers are simple in the sizeable Italian city, even for those not on package holidays, as Florence is a popular tourist destination so the city has an reliable taxi service.
Florence - History & Culture
With many classic Italian structures, museums and galleries Florence has a lot to offer it's culturally inclined visitors. Small quaint workshops, previously belonging to butchers, tanners and blacksmiths, can be found lining the riverside near the 650 year old Ponte Vecchio bridge. In previous years the Medici family ruled from the Palazzo Pitti which was situated in the Oltrarno area. Surrounding this area of the city are the incredible Boboli Gardens, designed especially for amazing those visiting the district. A touch of Italian countryside inside the large city draws tourists from throughout Florence.
