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Florence  was very much the epicentre of the Italian Renaissance and remains one of the world's top attractions for lovers of art--as such, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Located in the heart of Tuscany, a stunning province of hills and mountains, the Renaissance capital of the world, with famous sons like Leonardo, Dante, Machiavelli and Michelangelo, is a sight not to be missed. The world-famous Duomo with the Brunelleschi cupola and the marble clad baptistry are simply stupendous, but not all the monuments are like this. The streets of the historic town centre are often narrow and dark, the palaces robust and intimidating. But have a look at the squares - wonderful Mediterranean places where you will like spending hours sitting down, having a coffee and just watching people passing by.

However, Florence  is a city of incomparable pleasure concerning churches, monasteries, museums, galleries and palaces. Among the things you can't afford to miss are the Uffizi Galleries, one of the best art museums in the world, the Duomo, the Santo Spirito church and the Ponte Vecchio. To get a great overview of the city, you have plenty of choices: climb the "Cupolone" of the Duomo or the Giotto Tower, head for Piazzale Michelangelo in Oltrarno (other side of river Arno) or farther up to the church of San Miniato.

Florence attracts a high proportion of international travelers to Italy. The city is an active centre of art and culture, and organizes periodical exhibitions and art festivals. Florence is called the capital of arts. From the 13th to the 16th century it was a seemingly endless source of creative masterpieces and Italian genius. How to arrive in Florence By Plane Amerigo Vespucci Airport, 5 kilometers from the center, has both domestic and international lines. Daily flights regularly connect Florence  to Milan's Linate Airport and Rome's Fiumicino Airport. By Train The central station in Florence , at Santa Maria Novella, constitutes an important focal point for national and international traffic. The city is connected to the major train lines and thus to the most important locations in Italy and abroad. Connections to Milan, Bologna, Genoa, Rome and Pisa are especially convenient.

The Duomo of Florence is a masterpiece in architecture. The variations of marble and the marvel of the dome construction is beyond words. Despite this, I think the Duomo is over-valued compared to the long lines, the cost, and wasted time. If you're looking to get a beautiful view of Florence, go to Michelangelo's Terrace instead of paying money to go up the tower at the Duomo. Instead of wasting time in line, go to Santa Croce where the crowds are less (see our Santa Croce tip for more info). Don't get me wrong, I'm an art history buff (like you couldn't tell) and I love the Duomo... but I think tourists should avoid falling into the trap of wasting half a day at the Duomo (most of it waiting) when there are so many other worthy things to see and do in Florence.

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