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ABOVE: The Cathedral of Santa Maria Fiore dominates Florence's skyline.

Florence, or Firenze, is one of Italy's "big three" tourist destinations, along with Venice and Rome. Its great churches, world-class art museums, fine shopping, and role as the gateway to Tuscany make it even more popular now than it was when writers like Elizabeth Barrett Browning, E.M. Forster, and Henry James made the city irresistible to English-speaking tourists.

Don't try to do Florence in one day--allow at least several days, especially if you're interested in visiting the major churches and touring the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries.

The navigation table below is divided into two sections: a general index, and an index of pages about hotels and other accommodations. You'll also find navigation links to a Florence map and a Florence Weather Forecast.

To start planning your trip to Florence, scroll down and start clicking:


Florence main index

Florence hotels, acommodations

Florence planning tools


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