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😉 Greetings to my readers! Gentlemen, let’s break away from the hustle and bustle and take a look at the main attractions of Florence, which are always delightful! I was lucky to visit this unique city twice. I will tell you about its most important places.
Florence. Arno River
Italy rightfully occupies one of the most honorable places on the tourist map of the world. The beauties of Rome and Venice, Milan and Naples attract tourists from all over the world. However, Florence remains a kind of Italian gem.
It is simply inconceivable how one city could accommodate and preserve for posterity all that was created by the greatest Italian artists and sculptors over the centuries.
Leonardo da Vinci lived in this house! Two ajar windows on the second floor.
In a short period of time, you will hardly be able to see all the sights of Florence. But there are several true masterpieces that are simply impossible to pass by!
What to See in Florence
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
All tourist guides unanimously call this cathedral the main attraction of Florence. Its ancient red-brown dome, visible from any point of the city limits, is striking in its beauty and grandeur.
Santa Maria del Fiore. Construction 1296-1436
Many temple complexes have been erected in the city. The symbol of Florence is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It surpasses in size not only other structures, but also other tallest buildings.
Top attractions in Florence: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The multicolored marble façade with unique sculptural compositions can delight even the most desperate skeptic. The interior design is not inferior to the external appearance. The most famous artists of that time worked on it, making the ceiling and walls real works of art.
Giotto’s bell tower
Not far from the cathedral described above, there is another creation of Florentine architecture – Giotto’s bell tower. The end of its construction dates back to the XIV century, but even today it never ceases to amaze with a combination of grandeur and grace.
Giotto’s bell tower. Height 85 meters
The bell tower, or Giotto’s campanile, as it is also commonly called, is a real monument of architectural art.
Its facades, decorated with three types of marble, have retained the brightness of the red-white-green palette to this day. 414 steps lead to the top of the structure, overcoming which, from a height of 85 m, you can see all of Florence at a glance and enjoy its stunning landscapes.
Signoria Square
Another tourist attraction in Florence is the Piazza della Signoria. It includes a whole list of historical and cultural monuments. Here are the famous sculpture “David” by Michelangelo, and the statue of “Judith” by Donatello, and the Neptune fountain, and the Palazzo Vecchio.
However, the square is not only monuments of art, it itself bears the stamp of history. During the Florentine era, it was a place of concentration of power.
Severity and grandeur are still inherent in her. She also remembers the sad events – the fires of the Holy Inquisition blazed here and public executions were carried out. Now there is no trace of those tragic events of the past.
Today, Piazza della Signoria is the most beautiful place in Florence, revered not only by tourists, but also by the Florentines themselves.
Uffizi Gallery
Such a landmark of Florence as the Uffizi Gallery cannot go unnoticed. She is the great museum in the world. Here are the works of such famous painters as Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Cavaggio. The canvases of the best Flemish, Florentine and Venetian artists are kept.
Uffizi Gallery
In addition to paintings, there are copies of famous antique sculptures. To see these masterpieces, art connoisseurs are ready to stand in huge queues for hours. The museum receives over one and a half million visitors annually. No wonder it is the most visited in Italy!
Palazzo Vecchio
Another landmark of Florence, the Palazzo Vecchio, is an absolutely magnificent architectural monument. This monumental castle was built in the XNUMXth century. and for a long time was the residence of especially influential people. In all its appearance, it resembles an impregnable fortress.
Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio (1310) – Municipality of Florence
However, it houses one of the most famous art collections, many of which are originals. It will take more than one hour to visit the many halls of the ensemble, but the time spent is more than compensated for by the received emotions and impressions.
Palazzo pitti
This architectural monument is located on a sloping square. The Florentine banker Luca Pitti (a close friend of Cosimo Medici) began construction of this building in 1458.
Palazzo Pitti served as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany (from the Medici and Habsburg clans of Lorraine), then the Italian kings. Now it is one of the largest museum complexes in Florence. It houses the Palatine Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Silver, Porcelain, Carriage Museum and the Costume Gallery.
Opposite the Palazzo Pitti, the Russian writer Dostoevsky lived in one of the houses.
House in Florence where F.M. Dostoevsky (1868-1869)
The Idiot was finished in this house.
The famous boar fountain. It’s the turn to rub his “patch” for good luck and toss a coin. The date of “birth” of Kabanchik is -1634. The coins that got into the lattice go to the local budget of Florence.
Florence has been a unique settlement in Italy for centuries. It will take more than one week to see all its beauty. However, even a short trip here will give you the opportunity to experience the greatness. You will get in touch with world culture and enjoy the unique flavor of the most famous city in Tuscany.
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