Florence Italy

Spotlight on Florence, Italy (Firenze, Italia)
Florence, Italy: Guide to a Renaissance City
Florence, or Firenze in Italian, is a Renaissance city and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known as the art capital of Italy. I've traveled to Italy twice and included Florence in both of my itineraries. Its duomo is magnificent - both from afar and close up. Its immensity, beauty and intricacies live up to its reputation of being one of Florence's most recognized architectural wonders. My fondest memories of Florence are the panoramic views that can be captur...

Best Places to Have Coffee in Florence, Italy
My favourite cafes in Florence, Italy
Italy is known for its coffee, so it's not hard to find somewhere to go when you're in need of an espresso. But what's harder to find are coffee houses that are not in your typical guidebooks -(yet!)- the ones that the locals go to that are off the beaten path. Here's where to have the best coffee in Florence, Italy. The cafes I recommend are La Cite, Sandy Bar, Oblate, Caffe degli Artigiani, Chiaroscuro, Edison and Rinascente. They are in no specific order, but each offer something unique ...

Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy
One of the oldest pharmacies in the world
The Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy, is one place to stop and see if you're visiting Florence. Founded in 1221 by Dominican monks, they grew medicinal herbs in the monastic gardens to make balms, medications and pomades for their infirmary. The Farmacia opened to the public in 1612 and became widely known for the quality of its products. In the 18th century, the pharmacy became known throughout the world in faraway countries like the Indies and China. The pharmacy continue...

Best Specialty Shops in Florence, Italy
A lot of places are specialty stores in Italy; the places I'm interested in specialize in certain items, like pigments, candies, biscotti or truffle treats. I've taken liberties with the word 'specialty' but I've chosen them not because they are all in the in travel guides, but because of their old world, back-in-time feel. If you're in Florence, one very special place I've dedicated a lens to is the Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella. If you've got the time to go there, you won't be disappoin...

Best Florence Italy Travel Guide
The Must Have Travel Guide To Everthing You Want To Do, See, Save, Buy and Experience in Florence It
If you are planning a trip to Florence, Italy - Don't Go Unless You Have The Ultimate Guide to Florence! This Awesome eBook has it all! Everything you need to Know for your Dream Vacation in Florence, Italy - Places to Visit, Sights to See, Where to Eat, Where to Stay... I have to tell you, of all the places I have been in the world, Italy was by far the BEST! The history, food, scenery, and the people were incredible. I want to go back every year! And some day own a home there. I spent li...