The capital of the famous Italian region of Tuscany. It is one of the most visited cities in Italy, which attracts about ten million tourists every year.
Foundation of Florence
The city of Florence was founded in 59 BC by Emperor Julius Caesar. He named the Roman settlement Florence and used the area as a large Roman military camp. Something else can be seen on a street map of Florence even now. Florence was particularly important because it was on the Arno River and, as a result, was a fertile valley for Roman troops.
Events in Florence
During a city break in Florence, you can attend a number of famous events.For example, on Easter Sunday Florentines have the Scoppio del Carro, detonating a decorated bull cart in front of the Duomo to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Also, the Sunday after Ascension there is the Festa del Grillo, where singing crickets are sold in Cascine Park to spread happiness.In May and June, the Florence Music Festival also takes place, with classical concerts, operas, concerts and ballet performances in various locations around the city.Sports fans can also attend a match of the famous football club "Fiorentina", and music lovers - a concert at the Nelson Mandela Forum.
Tourism in Florence
Florence has so many impressive sights that it could be argued that the entire city is a museum and as such is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of these attractions are within walking distance of each other in the city center, but some noteworthy attractions are outside the city limits. Therefore, many places can be reached on foot, and hard-to-reach places can be reached by public transport.
Churches in Florence
The most famous landmark of Florence is the Duomo or Santa Maria del Fiore. The 115-meter dome of the Duomo di Florence and the adjacent Campanile have defined the Florentine skyline for centuries.When visiting Florence Cathedral, don't forget the baptistery opposite, famous for its bronze portals by Lorenzo Ghiberti.Santa Maria Novella, opposite the train station, is a fourteenth-century Gothic church.Santa Maria Novella is famous for the Strozzi chapel, which was created based on Dante's comedy "Divine Comedy".Santa Croce is also a Gothic basilica that can be found in Piazza Santa Croce.Santa Croce is supposed to be superior to Santa Maria Novella, but is best known for famous people buried there, such as the writer and philosopher Machiavelli.
