1. Gregorian
chants and the view from the Piazzale Michelangelo
When asked about the most breathtaking views of Florence probably alerts you to the Piazzale Michelangelo, especially during the hours of sunset. Just above Piazzale Michelangelo offers Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, which is considered one of the finest Romanesque buildings in Tuscany with extraordinary interior and special.
When asked about the most breathtaking views of Florence probably alerts you to the Piazzale Michelangelo, especially during the hours of sunset. Just above Piazzale Michelangelo offers Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, which is considered one of the finest Romanesque buildings in Tuscany with extraordinary interior and special.
If you are visiting Florence for the first time the best introduction would walk free tours for people who really are proud of their city and its unique artistic heritage. You can choose between two themed walks, or combine both - Renaissance Tour departs at 11:00, 14:00 Medici tourist meeting point is in front of the church of Santa Maria Novella.
3. Gallery Outdoor Sculpture: Loggia dei Lanzi
If all the historic center of Florence, can be considered as an open air museum, also known as Loggia dei Lanzi Loggia della Signoria, is undoubtedly the heart of this museum. Built between 1376 and 1382 to host public ceremonies which is right next to the Piazza della Signoria. It consists of a large open arches on the street and gallery exhibits impressive sculpture of antiquity and Renaissance art. With the support of the Italian Banking Association already become a tradition that one day a year some of the artworks and masterpieces remain hidden in the palaces of Italian banks available to the public and free. In 2012 Florence was one of the most important cities of 9 bank buildings open to visitors.
4. Markets in Florence
Markets of antiquity, leather and food in Florence are a vital part of the rich culture and art supply Florence. Some of the most popular:
Antiques market is held every third weekend of each month at Giardino della Fortezza de Basso. Antiques and flea market with 40 stalls in the square Buonamici held every third Sunday of the month. San Lorenzo Market located around San Lorenzo Basisila is popular for its leather goods and is considered one of the places to visit in Florence as a necessity, open daily. Nuovo Mercato - corner of Via Porta Rossa and Via Por Santa Maria - lots of vendors belts, leather goods, clothing, souvenirs embroidered handkerchiefs, etc. Local people call this market Il Porcellino (pig), as a result of the source boar market located in the south - although the original sculpture is now in the Uffizi Gallery, the copy is very popular with tourists who spend their precious time to spend in Florence shows here just to rub well the pig snout polished and throw a coin into the fountain: it believes that doing so ensures a return trip to Florence.