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Florence, the capital of Tuscany, counts over 1.5 million inhabitants and is the most popular city of the region. The city can be described as an 'open air museum' with all its splendor and beauty such as museums, monuments, churches and other buildings. In fact, in 1982, UNESCO has declared the historic centre of Florence as a World Heritage Site.

Originated as a Roman town, and later, after a period as a flourishing trading and banking medieval city, it became the birthplace of the Renaissance. From the 14th- until the 16th century it was politically, economically and culturally one of the most important cities in Europe.

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Explore Florence

Benefit from the hotel's convenient central location and go discover the treasures from the Medici family, walk over the well-known Ponte Vecchio, admire the stained glass in the churches and rejuvenate in the breezy parks of Florence.

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Family and Children's Activities

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Galileo Museum

Collection of scientific instruments and equipment belonging to the Medici and Lorena families

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Secret Florence Treasure Hunt

Discover the hidden gems of Florence through a privately three-hour treasure hunt

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Horse & carriage tour

Experience the old way of moving in the city of Renaissance!

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Museo dei ragazzi

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Local Area & Activity Highlights

Family Activities In Florence

Visiting an artistic city like Florence is a unique experience for the whole family. Be prepared to dive into a world of art, history and culture as Florence has to offer many museums, institutes, monuments and churches.

Museums

Florence has a remarkable number of museums, some very famous, some even not very well known by the locals.

Ponte Vecchio

At the most narrow part of the Arno River stands the oldest bridge of Florence. Today, the Ponte Vecchio houses leather and jewelry shops, and the many musicians, portraitists and other entertainers create a suggestive atmosphere.

Secret Florence Treasure Hunt

Discover the hidden gems of Florence through a privately three-hour treasure hunt.

Giardino dei Boboli

Behind Palazzo Pitti, lies Giardino dei Boboli, a beautiful example of Italian gardens. An open-air museum, with fountains and waterfalls, false cave entrances, marble statues and sculpted trees.

Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore

The build of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore took 140 years with 5 architects involved. The Cathedral complex, located in Piazza del Duomo, includes the baptistery and the Giotto's steeple, a magnificent tower standing right next to the facade.

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Palazzo Pitti

The Pitti Palace was a design by architect Brunelleschi. When the Medici family gained ruling power over the city, the palazzo became the main residence for the Medici family and grew as a great treasure house with valuable art pieces.

Uffizi Gallery

One of the oldest and most famous art museum in the world, and hosting an extraordinary collection of masterpieces from the 13th to the 18th centuries with important pieces of Cimabue, Michelangelo, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, as well as the largest Botticelli Collection.

Basilica del Santa Croce

Dedicated to the Santa Croce, the Holy Cross, the Basilica is the site of famous tombs such as the one of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Foscolo. The church is known also as the Temple of the Italian Glories. It is placed on its named after square Piazza Santa Croce.

Local Attractions

Signoria Square

Piazza della Signoria, 1

Uffizi Gallery

Piazzale degli uffizi, 6

Bargello National Museum

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Old Bridge Ponte Vecchio

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Piazzale Michelangelo

Pitti Palace

Piazza dei Pitti 1

Basilica of Santa Croce

Basilica San Miniato al Monte

Giotto's Bell Tower

Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Mercato Centrale

Museum of Opera di Saint Maria del Fiore

Piazza del Duomo

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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