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Florence and Tuscany

Florence was an iconic city during the Renaissance; the city centre was listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1982, and it was of such beauty that Stendhal was quoted saying he "died from of aesthetic emotion", giving rise to the "Stendhal Syndrome"...

Florence is not only a museum in its own right, with masterpieces at every turn, but is also home to numerous art establishments that boast prestigious collections. For example: the Bargello museum boasts Donatello's David; Masaccio's Trinity can be admired in the Santa Maria Novella church; and Vecellio's The Venus of Urbino and Paolo Uccello's The Battle of San Romano are located at the Gallery of Offices.
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Palazzio Vecchio	Ponte Vecchio	Pisa	Tuscany

Florence and The Last Supper: Florence is home to many religious convents, many of which boast priceless paintings and in particular depictions of the legendary "Last Supper". This Biblical scene illustrates the last supper of Jesus Christ with the 12 apostles.

These religious buildings were open to the public in the 12th century after the abolition of monastic orders. Your tour will begin at the San Marco Dominican convent located only a stone's throw from the Academy gallery.

Among the magnificent frescoes you can admire in these various places, the refectory is home to Domenico Ghirlandaio's 1482 fresco. This work is a window into history as all elements are typical of 15th-century style, attire and decoration.

Walk down via Cavour and turn right on via 27 Aprile and stop in front of the Santa Apollonia convent of the Benedictine order. Within you can admire the famed fresco signed Andrea del Castagno, painted between 1447 and 1450.

To reach the Foligno conservatory head down via 27 Aprile until you reach the piazza dell'Independenza, then turn left and walk down via Nazionale, and then left on via Faenza. At number 42 you will find the Foligno conservatory and within Pérugin's magnificent fresco which dates back to the year 1495.

After all that culture, check out the nearby restaurants for a lovely meal...
Florence, city of fashion: Florence, like Milan and Torino, is one of the Italian fashion capitals. The city is home to countless luxury boutiques and fashion museums.

Start your tour at the Palazzo Pitti costume gallery on piazza Pitti. This museum, only a few minutes from the Boboli gardens, was the first ever dedicated to preserving costumes. It is home to more than 6 000 pieces, from antique garments to the most modern costumes, with themes related to cinema and theatre for example.

Your trail leads you onto the city's other river bank; walk across the piazza Pitti onto via de Guicciardini. Cross the Arno on the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city near which you can find some of the best jewellers of the city.

Keep going in the same direction, first along via Por Santa Maria and then via Calimala. On your right stands the monumental Palazzo Vecchio. Turn left down via Porta Rossa until you hit via Tornabuoni. Stop at number 2 to discover a museum dedicated to one of the greatest shoe-makers of the city: the Salvatore Ferragamo museum.

You can end this eventful day with a bit of shopping on via Tornabuoni, as you can find a range of fashionable boutiques along the way: Prada, Max Mara, Armani, Gucci and, of course, Ferragamo. You'll probably be going home with a few souvenirs...
Florence from a bird's eye view: Florance is situated in one of the Arno's valleys. The city is surrounded by a ring of hills that make for beautiful views of the city and the surrounding countryside (vineyards, olive groves, prairies, etc.).

Begin on the left bank of the Arno on piazzale Michelangelo, a strategic location that offers a panoramic view of the city. You will see the dome of Brunelleschi's cathedral in the distance, but also the Giotto campanile, the hills of Fiesole and Settignano, and the meanders of the Arno river.

Towering in the centre of the piazzale Michelangelo stands Michelangelo's famed sculpture, David.

The Belvedere fort also boasts an exceptional view. Walk down viale G. Poggi and take the via di Belvedere until you reach the edifice. Also known as the Belvedere fortress, this 16th-century fort is ideally situated to take pictures of the city and cathedral, but also the Pitti palace and Boboli gardens only a stone's throw away.

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