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      How to Spend 3 Days in Florence, Italy: Itinerary, Tips & Guide

      Last updated on 03/01/2023 by Bridget
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      Do you want to make the most of 3 days in Florence, Italy? This is where I can help. As a serial visitor to this Renaissance gem of an Italian city, I have the first-hand knowledge to enable you to have the very best time. This is your ultimate guide to the city of Michelangelo […]

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      Renaissance Art in Florence: 30 Famous Paintings You Cannot Miss

      Last updated on 11/09/2022 by Bridget
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      Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to some of the greatest works of art on the planet. From Michelangelo to Da Vinci, works from all of the artistic big hitters are hanging in the city’s churches, palaces and museums. But which is the best art in Florence to see? This is […]

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      Ponte alle Grazie: A Historic Bridge in Florence You Must See

      Last updated on 13/01/2023 by Bridget
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      Most of the bridges across the River Arno in Florence have a story to tell and Ponte alle Grazie is no exception. Dive into Florence’s past and treat yourself to some of the best views in town by taking a closer look at this historic bridge. Ponte alle Grazie: Facts & Figures Built between 1955 […]

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      Where to Stay in Florence, Italy: The 7 Best Areas in 2023

      Last updated on 08/12/2022 by Bridget
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      Don’t you agree that, on one’s first visit to Florence, one must have a room with a view? A Room With a View, E.M. Forster Whilst Arno-facing hotel rooms may be in short supply, the so-called Cradle of the Renaissance has plenty of accommodation to rival Pensione Bertolini in A Room With a View. But […]

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