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Traveling in Florence

editor — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 11:33:00 +0000

Traveling in Florence Historically disdained by downtown Florentines, the far side of the Amo remains a lively and unpretentious quarter, even in high season. PALAZZO PITTI. Luca Pitti, a wealthy banker of the 15th century, built his palazzo east of P.S. Spirito against the Boboli hill. The Medici acquired the palazzo and the hill in 1550 and expanded in every way possible. Today, it houses six museums, including the Galleria Palatina. The galleria was one of only a few public galleries when it opened in 1833 and today houses Florence’s most important art collection after the Uffizi. Works by Raphael,

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Travel to Florence

editor — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:42:00 +0000

Travel to Florence ACCOMMODATIONS Lodgings in Florence generally don’t come cheap. Consorzio ITA, in the train station by track #16, can find rooms for a ‚2.50-7.75 fee. (055 28 28 93. Open daily 8:45am-8pm.) Because of the constant stream of tourists in Florence, it is best to make reservations (prenotazioni) in advance, especially if you plan to visit during Easter or summer. If you have any complaints, first talk to the proprietor and then to the Ufflcio Controllo Alberghi, V. Cavour 37 (055 276 01). The municipal government strictly regulates hotel prices; proprietors can charge neither more nor less than

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FLORENCE

editor — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 01:16:00 +0000

FLORENCE The rays of the setting sun shimmer over a sea of burnt-orange roofs and towering domes to reveal the breathtaking concentration of beauty in Florence (pop. 376,000). Once a busy 13th-century wool- and silk-trading town, Florence took a decidedly different path under Medici rule. By the mid-15th century, the city was the undisputed European capital of art, architecture, commerce, and political thought. Present-day Florence is a vibrant mix of young and old: Street graffiti quotes Marx and Malcolm X, businessmen whiz by on Vespas, and children play soccer in front of the duomo. TRANSPORTATION Flights: Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR;

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Florence Map Tourist Attractions

editor — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:30:00 +0000

Florence Map Tourist Attractions OLTRARNO Hotel La Scaletta, V. Guicciardini 13b (055 28 30 28). Turn right onto V. Roma from the duomo, cross Ponte Vecchio and walk on V. Guicciardini. Has views of Boboli gardens. Breakfast included. Reception open until midnight. Singles ‚51, with bath ‚93; doubles ‚120; 10% Let’s Go discount when you pay cash. MCV. Sorelle Bandini, P.S. Spirito 9 (055 21 53 08; fax 055 28 27 61). From Ponte S.Trin-ita, continue down V. Maggio and take the 3rd right into P.S. Spirito. 12 rooms on the top two floors of a 500-year-old palace. Spectacular views

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