Vacation in Florence
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
For those who only have one or two days to dedicate to Florence on their vacation to Italy, we have put together a list of attractions you will not want to miss.
The most famous museum in Florence is the Uffizi, featuring works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Rubens and others. The most important thing to know about visiting the Uffizi is to reserve tickets ahead of time because there is always a line. Visit our page about the Uffizi to learn more.
The main square in the city is Piazza della Signoria which features restaurants, ice cream parlors and bars. Just off the piazza is the entrance to the Uffizi. A reproduction of Michelangelo's David is also located in this square.
Nearby, visitors will find designer shops, including Versace, Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada and Bulgari,located along Via Tornabuoni and Via Vigna Nuova. There is no vacation in Florence without shopping.
Centrally located hotels in Florence include the Savoy, Hotel Lungarno and Gallery Hotel Art.
