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Florence offers a rich history of art and architectural marvels. The Piazza del Duomo is home to masterpieces by Donatello, Giotto, and Michelangelo, and nearby, explore Florence's Cathedral, the Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. The world’s largest collection of sculptures by Michaelangelo, like David, can be found at the Gallery of the Academy of Florence. The Uffizi Gallery showcases Italian paintings from the Renaissance period. Palazzo Pitti (Pitti Palace) offers five museums and the Giardino di Boboli, an historic park with gardens. Cross over the Arno River at the medieval bridge Ponte Vecchio. Since Roman times, the Piazza della Repubblica has been the central square of Florence, offering Italian goods and cafés to enjoy local flair.
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- Galleria degli Uffizi: A world class museum featuring works by Botticelli, Caravaggio, Raffaello and Michelangelo. There is also an invaluable collection of statues and busts from the Medici family.
- Florence Cathedral: Also known as The Duomo, this is the third largest basilica in the world and considered one of the most beautiful. Green, pink and white marble gleam in the Tuscan sun. Climb the bell tower for a view of the city rooftops spreading to the countryside.
- Galleria dell Accademia di Firenze: This smaller museum holds the famous statue David by Michelangelo. There are of course other works housed here, including a new section for musical instruments.
- Basilica of Santa Croce: This attractive church houses many tombs and monuments to famous Italians, such as Galileo and Michelangelo. There is also a multitude of other artworks.
- Ponte Vecchio: This is the famous medieval bridge seen in many photographs. The bridge is currently home to many shops for art, souvenirs and jewelry.
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| From | To Florence |
|---|---|
| Milan | 2 hours |
| Rome | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Venice | 2 hours 40 minutes |
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