See what the experts are saying about Padova. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Florence is famous amongst tourists and scholars for her glorious artwork, cultural heritage, and the major role she played in the Renaissance and Humanist movements. All these facets combine to make this one of the most glorious cities in th... Continue reading »
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History
The history of Florence stretches back as far as the 8th Century BCE when a primitive settlement lived in the valley, close to the Arno. "Florentia" is recorded as an official Roman colony in 59 BCE and was designed according to the typical R... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Italians say that it will certainly take you more than a day to drink in the beauty of Florence, you will need to stay for at least a long or extended weekend. It is also true to say that it can be a problem to find a room in Florence, especi... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Tuscan cuisine, and Florentine food in particular is essentially based on simple, natural ingredients. It hails from the traditions of peasant food and is wholesome and tasty. Extra-virgin olive oil is held in pride of place in Florence,... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Although Florence is quite a small city, it is inundated with visitors, ex-pats and students; this is great news if want to have an evening of raucous fun, or if you prefer to follow more cultural pursuits. Visitors and Florentines alike are... Continue reading »
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Tours
Piazza del Duomo is a great place to start a tour that will uncover some of Florence's historical beauty. Not only is the piazza rich in history, but it's an architectural delight too. One of the first sights you will see is the Battistero di... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Flying Into Florence (FLR) Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport (+39 055 373 3498/ http://www.aeroporto.firenze.it/) is just six miles northwest of downtown, but handles a limited number of airlines. It has recently... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Florence Region: Tuscany Country: Italy Florence By the Numbers: Population of Florence: 400,000 Population of the Florence Metropolitan Area: 958,000 Average Annual Rainfall: 36 inches Average January Temperature: 42°F... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Mary McCarthy famously described Florence (Firenze) as a "City of Stone." This assessment digs deeper than merely the fact that the buildings, streets, doorjambs, sidewalks, windowsills, towers, and bridges are all cobbled together in shades... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Haggling in the Leather Market: Every day, the streets around the Mercato Centrale and San Lorenzo are filled with proprietors hawking marbleized paper, knockoff Gucci silk scarves, T-shirts emblazoned with Michelangelo's David, and wallets,... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Florence's Best Dining Bets Cibreo (Florence; tel. 055-234-1100): The amalgamated country-style decor of this restaurant belies its status as one of the city's finest kitchens. The dishes are Tuscan at heart -- though they buck the standar... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Best Luxury Hotels Not all the hotels below are officially rated as luxury hotels, but all offer luxurious accommodations and amenities. Hotel Helvetia & Bristol (Florence; tel. 888/770-0447 in the U.S.): This most central of Floren... Continue reading »
Padova Travel Experiences
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Er Jane...where are our bikes...?
Lets start with a brief summary of the days leading up to our least favourite city in Italy - Padova. We started at Isola Della Scala fro... Continue reading »
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Day 3 Vicenza
Our hotel in Vicenza was at the top of a hill overlooking the city. It was an amzing view. The place was run by cute eldery l... Continue reading »
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Four scoops please!
Realised when we had finished the last entry that it was not in fact straight to Rimini after our little fiasco in Padova so here are the... Continue reading »
