Category Articles about Florence - LaToscane.net Tour of Tuscany region in Italy Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:01:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.latoscane.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-la-toscane-net2-300-1-50x50.png Category Articles about Florence - LaToscane.net 32 32 Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/florence/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:35:35 +0000 http://latoscane.net/florence/ Florence, the capital of Tuscany crossed by the Arno River, has approximately 375,000 inhabitants. Alongside Rome and Venice, it ranks among Italy’s major art cities and attracts nearly ten million visitors each year.As the cradle of the Renaissance, the city has preserved an exceptional heritage where the artistic, architectural, and intellectual momentum that emerged in […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/florence/feed/ 1 What to see in Florence: monuments, squares and museums https://www.latoscane.net/en/visit-of-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/visit-of-florence/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:10 +0000 http://latoscane.net/visiter-florence/ To explore Florence, at least 3 days are needed. The historic center, relatively compact, can be easily covered on foot. As the artistic capital of the Renaissance, the city preserves numerous unique masterpieces from this period, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Piazza della […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/visit-of-florence/feed/ 3 Interactive map of Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/interactive-map-of-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/interactive-map-of-florence/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:15:21 +0000 http://latoscane.net/interactive-map-of-florence/ Map of Florence with its major monuments, places and museums Articles about Florence

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/interactive-map-of-florence/feed/ 0 Hotels in Florence https://www.booking.com/city/it/florence.en.html?aid=308562;do_availability_check=1;do_availability_check=1#new_tab https://www.booking.com/city/it/florence.en.html?aid=308562;do_availability_check=1;do_availability_check=1#new_tab#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:10:41 +0000 http://latoscane.net/hotels-a-florence/ L’article Hotels in Florence est apparu en premier sur LaToscane.net.

]]> https://www.booking.com/city/it/florence.en.html?aid=308562;do_availability_check=1;do_availability_check=1#new_tab/feed/ 0 Visit Florence in 2 or 3 days https://www.latoscane.net/en/visit-florence-in-2-or-3-days/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/visit-florence-in-2-or-3-days/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:32:00 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/visit-florence-in-2-or-3-days/ A three-day stay in Florence allows you to discover the main Renaissance masterpieces and the city’s key districts. The itinerary below proposes a balanced progression, minimizing travel and grouping monuments by area. Day 1: Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria Morning: Start with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), a true symbol […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/visit-florence-in-2-or-3-days/feed/ 0 Tickets and tours in Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/tickets-and-tours-in-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/tickets-and-tours-in-florence/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:50:22 +0000 http://latoscane.net/tickets-visites-guidees/ Florence touristic pass and combined tickets     Excursions, visites guidées et billets à Florence   Into the same category

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/tickets-and-tours-in-florence/feed/ 0 16 Tuscan foods to try https://www.latoscane.net/en/16-tuscan-delicacies-to-try/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/16-tuscan-delicacies-to-try/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:42:00 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/16-tuscan-delicacies-to-try/ The Tuscan cuisine, particularly Florentine, is a celebration of simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Rooted in peasant tradition, it highlights local products such as olive oil, unsalted bread, robust meats, and fresh vegetables. In Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, iconic dishes like bistecca alla fiorentina or lampredotto reflect culinary expertise where taste prevails over embellishment. […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/16-tuscan-delicacies-to-try/feed/ 0 Florence Cathedral https://www.latoscane.net/en/duomo-of-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/duomo-of-florence/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:45:49 +0000 http://latoscane.net/?p=1688 The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, symbol of Florence, displays impressive dimensions, with its elements in polychrome marble. Its famous dome, masterpiece of Brunelleschi, dominates the city and remains one of the greatest achievements of the Renaissance.On the Piazza del Duomo, the historic, artistic, and spiritual heart of Florence, the cathedral is accompanied by […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/duomo-of-florence/feed/ 0 Palazzo Vecchio of Florence and museum https://www.latoscane.net/en/palazzo-vecchio/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/palazzo-vecchio/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:40:33 +0000 http://latoscane.net/palazzo-vecchio/ The Palazzo Vecchio (lit. “Old Palace”), one of the most iconic buildings in Florence, stands on Piazza della Signoria. Once the seat of civic power, it now houses the City Hall as well as a museum where visitors can explore magnificent rooms decorated by great masters such as Agnolo Bronzino, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Giorgio Vasari. […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/palazzo-vecchio/feed/ 0 Ponte Vecchio https://www.latoscane.net/en/ponte-vecchio/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/ponte-vecchio/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:30:01 +0000 http://latoscane.net/ponte-vecchio/ The Ponte Vecchio (lit. “the Old Bridge”) is one of the most famous and picturesque landmarks in Florence.The street running across it is lined with jewelry and goldsmith shops, continuing a Florentine tradition dating back to the Renaissance.Built in 1345, it is traditionally attributed to Taddeo Gaddi, a pupil of Giotto, although Neri di Fioravante […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/ponte-vecchio/feed/ 2 Piazza della Signoria https://www.latoscane.net/en/piazza-della-signoria/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/piazza-della-signoria/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:25:01 +0000 http://latoscane.net/piazza-della-signoria/ Piazza della Signoria is the political and historical heart of Florence. Located just a few steps from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) and the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, it gathers monuments, sculptures, and palaces that bear witness to the power of the Florentine Republic and the patronage of the Medici. It […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/piazza-della-signoria/feed/ 0 Churches in Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/churches-in-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/churches-in-florence/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:20:39 +0000 http://latoscane.net/eglises-de-florence/ Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance where architecture, art, and history meet at every corner, has an outstanding religious heritage. Its churches bear witness to the city’s cultural and spiritual richness, housing frescoes, sculptures, stained glass, and the tombs of famous figures. Several buildings offer a unique experience, from the monumentality of the Duomo to […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/churches-in-florence/feed/ 0 Museums in Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/museums-in-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/museums-in-florence/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:15:03 +0000 http://latoscane.net/musees-de-florence/ Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, is a true capital of art and culture in Italy. Its museums house some of the most famous masterpieces in the world, ranging from medieval frescoes to Michelangelo’s sculptures, as well as paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Visiting Florence means walking through centuries of artistic history condensed […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/museums-in-florence/feed/ 0 Uffizi Gallery https://www.latoscane.net/en/uffizi-gallery/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/uffizi-gallery/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:17:27 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/uffizi-gallery/ La Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the most famous museums in the world, housing an exceptional collection of Italian Renaissance masterpieces. Upon entering, you will discover iconic paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and many others, within a remarkable architectural setting designed by Giorgio Vasari. It also offers a privileged viewpoint over […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/uffizi-gallery/feed/ 0 Santa Croce Basilica in Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/santa-croce-basilica-in-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/santa-croce-basilica-in-florence/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 10:10:30 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/santa-croce-basilica-in-florence/ The Basilica of Santa Croce, built beginning in 1294, is the largest Franciscan church in the world. In the Gothic style, it houses numerous tombs of notable figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Rossini, Foscolo, and Vittorio Alfieri, as well as a cenotaph in honor of Dante. The church preserves remarkable frescoes by Giotto and […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/santa-croce-basilica-in-florence/feed/ 0 San Lorenzo Basilica in Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/san-lorenzo-basilica-in-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/san-lorenzo-basilica-in-florence/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:47:11 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/san-lorenzo-basilica-in-florence/ Located in the heart of Florence and near the Central Market Square, the San Lorenzo Basilica is one of the city’s most iconic churches and a central site in Medici history. It combines Renaissance architecture with sumptuous interior decoration, including numerous chapels and works of art. It is also famous for the Medici family tombs […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/san-lorenzo-basilica-in-florence/feed/ 0 Santa Maria Novella Basilica in Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/santa-maria-novella-basilica-in-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/santa-maria-novella-basilica-in-florence/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:06:15 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/santa-maria-novella-basilica-in-florence/ Santa Maria Novella is the large Dominican church located at the entrance to the historic center of Florence, facing the station of the same name. Its façade, combining Gothic elements with the upper part designed by Leon Battista Alberti, is one of the first successful attempts at Renaissance architecture applied to a church façade. Inside, […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/santa-maria-novella-basilica-in-florence/feed/ 0 Palazzo Pitti, its museums and the gardens of Boboli https://www.latoscane.net/en/palazzo-pitti-its-museums-and-the-gardens-of-boboli/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/palazzo-pitti-its-museums-and-the-gardens-of-boboli/#respond Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:22:09 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/palazzo-pitti-its-museums-and-the-gardens-of-boboli/ Palazzo Pitti is one of the largest buildings in Florence and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. It now houses an extensive museum complex, with prestigious and varied collections, as well as the Boboli Gardens. Overview of the Palace and Museums Built in 1457 for the Pitti family, it is attributed to Filippo Brunelleschi and executed […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/palazzo-pitti-its-museums-and-the-gardens-of-boboli/feed/ 0 Gallery of the Academy of Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/gallery-of-the-academy-of-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/gallery-of-the-academy-of-florence/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 15:22:49 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/gallery-of-the-academy-of-florence/ The Gallery of the Academy (Galleria dell’Accademia in Italian) is one of the most visited museums in Florence and an essential stop to admire Michelangelo’s ultimate masterpiece: the David. However, the museum also offers significant opportunities for additional reflection, catering to various interests, such as music, or art and painting techniques. It is the second […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/gallery-of-the-academy-of-florence/feed/ 0 Typical cuisine of Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/typical-cuisine-of-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/typical-cuisine-of-florence/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:30:28 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/typical-cuisine-of-florence/ The Tuscan cuisine is based on simple, high-quality ingredients, reflecting a strong rural identity and a long agricultural tradition. Bread, extra virgin olive oil, wine, vegetables, and local meats form the basis of many dishes, prepared to enhance the natural flavor of the products. Simplicity and seasonality are at the heart of this gastronomy. In […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/typical-cuisine-of-florence/feed/ 0 Brief history of Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/brief-history-of-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/brief-history-of-florence/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:21:54 +0000 https://www.latoscane.net/brief-history-of-florence/ Retired Roman soldiers founded in 59 BCE a village named “Florentia”. From the 4th century CE, it became the seat of a diocese. The city experienced troubled times after the fall of the Roman Empire, passing under various dominations such as the Byzantines, Ostrogoths, Lombards, and Franks. At certain periods, the population shrank to only […]

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]]> https://www.latoscane.net/en/brief-history-of-florence/feed/ 0 Weather in Florence https://www.latoscane.net/en/weather-in-florence/ https://www.latoscane.net/en/weather-in-florence/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2017 08:44:45 +0000 http://latoscane.net/meteo-a-florence/ The climate of Florence, in Tuscany, is Mediterranean with marked continental influences. Summers are generally hot and dry, with temperatures often exceeding 30 °C in July and August. Winters remain relatively mild, although minimums can drop to around 0 °C in January. Spring and autumn are pleasant seasons, with moderate temperatures and frequent sunshine. Rainfall […]

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