Florence Holidays

Stunning city

This elderly Tuscan city pretty much has a sculpture, building or landmark worth snapping around every street corner. A domed cathedral, pretty churches, art galleries, green outdoor spaces, and charming stone bridges… you name it, Florence has all the scenes.

Renaissance vibes

The city’s key claim to fame is its art history, thanks to its starring role in the Renaissance period. Some serious icons of the art world came from Florence. Like Michelangelo, whose famous sculpture of David is on show in the Accademia Gallery. And Brunelleschi, the architect who built the famous cinnamon-coloured dome on the city’s Duomo Cathedral – which is free to enter, btw. And Botticelli, whose most famous paintings are ready to be admired in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery.

Cruising the Arno

The Arno River winds its way through the centre of Florence, and a boat trip is a picture-perfect way to sightsee away from the crowds. The best way to sail is on a barchetto – a small traditional wooden boat and Florence’s answer to Venice’s gondola. Grab a pew on one of these iconic boats, perhaps with a glass of Tuscan wine in hand, and tick off the city’s big-league landmarks – like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Corsini Palace and the Uffizi Gallery.