| Page Views: 1,147 Last Visit to Florence: July, 2006 | Welcome to Firenze! by Lhenne1 - last update: Jun 2, 2008 |
So college may be over, but I can still study abroad, right? So from July to August, 2006 I enrolled in the Instituto Italiano in the heart of Florence. |
|  | Art everywhere Wherever you look in Florence, you'll find sculptures, outdoor frescos and breathtaking architecture. From the outdoor gallery at the Piazza Signoria to just staring at the colors of the Duomo, Florence is not the city to disappoint art lovers.
Not a big art person myself, the works found here are so renowned that even I knew the importance of what I was looking at. Even the tombs of great artists and writers are found here, including Galileo and Dante. Grab a gelato or a cappuccino and just wander and take it all in. |
Mmmm... While you're in Italy, don't miss the gelato (wonderfully rich ice cream) and the coffee. Yes, this country is known for its wine, but seriously, the Chianti's got nothing on the strawberry gelato and a nice cafe latte.
Looking for a coffee that's not the size of a thimble? Order "cafe americano con latte", it's espresso with some water and milk added and is similar to a strong American coffee. |
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| Pros: | "History and Art" | | Cons: | "Loud and Crowded" | | In A Nutshell: | "Hit this city for a couple days, but spend more time in the small towns surrounding it." |
Lhenne1's Florence Travel Tips
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Jim_Eliason Tue Jun 3, 2008 05:28 UTC
Great tips Laura! | Maurizioago Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:56 UTC
Good page. Ciao! | MalenaN Tue Mar 18, 2008 07:21 UTC
There are many years since I visited Florence, but it is a wonderful city! Great tips and photos! | y2ketan2007 Wed Nov 21, 2007 03:44 UTC
Great page . Florence is one of my favorite cities too. |
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