We can start to see Buildings and structures in Florence.

The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore, known as The Duomo. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. The nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery buildings are also highlights. Both the dome itself and the campanile are open to tourists and offer excellent views.

When you stay in Florence, and you're walking around the city, you can admire the famous old bridge (ponte vecchio).

The Ponte Vecchio, whose most striking feature is the multitude of shops built upon its edges, held up by stilts.

Another important monument is The Basilica of San Lorenzo.

The San Lorenzo contains the Medici Chapel, the mausoleum of the Medici family - the most powerful family in Florence from the 15th to the 18th century. Nearby is the Uffizi Gallery, one of the finest art galleries in the world - founded on a large bequest from the last member of the Medici family.The Uffizi ("offices") itself is located on the corner of Piazza della Signoria

Florence typical meal

Florentine food grows out of a tradition of peasant eating rather than rarefied high cooking.

The typically saltless and butter-less Tuscan bread frequently features in Florentine courses, especially in its famous soups, ribollita and pappa al pomodoro, both usually served with local olive oil, and in the salad of bread and fresh vegetables called panzanella that is served in summer.

The most famous main course is the bistecca alla fiorentina, a huge steak of Chianina beef cooked over hot charcoal and served very rare with its more recently derived version, the tagliata, sliced rare beef served on a bed of arugula, often with slices of parmesan cheese on top.

Nobody can resist at this delicious food...
really nobody...

Aperitivos in Florence

Aperitivos are a great way of enjoying a great glass of wine or trendy cocktail as well as a meal comprised of the complimentary taste treats served alongside.

Aperitivos (aperitivo, in Italian) are generally served anytime between 18:00 and 21:00. To avoid being blatantly obvious that you're American, I would suggest frequenting an aperitivo bar anytime after 19:00 or 19:30. Depending on the bar you choose, the appetizer type treats will vary.

However you are sure to find a great atmosphere as well as a fresh breathe of the Italian culture, and in this case, of the Florence culture...

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