"Bella Firenze" Florence by BorneoGrrl

Florence Travel Guide: 5,085 reviews and 11,271 photos

Florence

I would have to say that my first trip to Florence in 2006 had exceeded my expectations. This is truly a beautiful and cultural city full of art & history, wherever you look.

Just under 2 hours by train from Rome, Florence is an easy excursion and a must visit for history & arts buff, especially after visiting the capital. Besides history & art, another must do is the wonderful food and fashion. Home to international designers e.g Ferragamo, Fendi & Pucci, you won't leave Florence without a trip to the designer boutiques, or in my case, the designer retail outlet not far from the city.

What a lovely experience and even after spending 5 days here, I haven't finished discovering a fraction of what Florence has to offer.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Attractions everywhere & easy to walk around
Cons:Very expensive & touristy
In a nutshell:Florence makes me fall in love again

Last visit to Florence: Dec 2006
Intro Written Feb 16, 2007
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Lots of locals Restaurants (3)

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Explore the piazza Things to Do (9)

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Shop for less! Shopping (1)

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A local bar in colorful lights - Florence

Have some food & drinks Nightlife (2)

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judithrowland Dec 30, 2009 at 10:58 AM

Do you have any contact information to order wine from Tira Baralla Trattoria? My husband and I found this wonderful place much as you did on a cold rainy day. We bought a bottle of their house wine and would like to order more. Any leads?? Thanks, Judith
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ArizonaMama Dec 1, 2008 at 7:54 AM

Visited Florence 9/2008 LOVED IT! Liked the Academia MUCH more than the Uffizi. Missed the Archetechtural museum (they had just closed at 2PM go early! We stayed at Hotel Pendini. LOVED it & the staff. Try a "Penzioni" the next time you go to Italy!
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Redang Feb 17, 2008 at 9:27 PM

What a beautiful city, isn't it?
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hivaoa1 Jan 24, 2008 at 9:27 AM

come back to my beautiful toscana :-) great overview
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Maurizioago Jan 19, 2008 at 9:51 AM

Nice page. Arno river; not "Anor". Ciao!
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globetrott Mar 17, 2007 at 11:55 PM

An excellent page and great pics, Valerie ! ...David , copy or not, it looks nice and I think that most works of art in a city should be replaced by repilcas, so they are safe against vandalism...
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christine.j Mar 15, 2007 at 3:55 AM

Good tips about Florence, thank you. The queues for the Uffizi look horrible!!
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kopwint Mar 8, 2007 at 3:28 AM

In winter what will he wear for warm,
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high_d Mar 6, 2007 at 8:58 PM

Oy bella...The Mall sounds great but maybe not for students? heh heh...Did you do some major damage? Take me with you here next time;p