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Florence

As the capital city of Italian region of Tuscany, the thickly populated city- Florence- is one of the hot spots in tourism.  The annals of the history say that once upon a time, it used to become one of the wealthiest cities in the world. The tourists are always keen on taking the first flight to Florence as they hear about the destinations in the folds of its rich heritage. With the long passage of time, the city has literally become a place of pilgrimage for the atheists, who have stayed ardently passionate about knowing every facet of this historical city. As millions of tourists pour in from various parts of the world, the great historical place has umpteen sites for them.

Book your tickets to Florence and enjoy must visitplaces and things to do

1.      Santa Maria Novella- View the wonderful Dominican Church

As the first basilica of the city, this historically important church has in its collection unique items of art and various funerary monuments. Rich with great collections, the adjoining cloister has stayed one of the most favorite places of millions of tourists from across the world. From its antecedents, the visitors get to know that construction of the Church took place in the year 1360. As the architectural marvel is indescribable in words, it lingers in the memories of the visitors even after they board the flight from Florence and head back home.

2.      Fountain of Neptune- watch the sculptural genius work

The great designs of statues and fountain were the works of the great designer- Baccio Bandinelli. Commissioned in the year 1565, the statues sculpted in Bronze and marble by sculptor Bartolommeo Ammannati show the genius of the master mind. The unique and great statuary has stayed the favorite destination of millions of visitors from throughout the globe.

3.      La Specola- the great museum of  Zoology and natural history

Famous as La Specola, the great museum of Zoology and natural history is the hunting ground of hundreds of thousands of passionate knowledge seekers. With its deep ties with history, the museum has innumerable wax anatomical models.  The visitors could take great delights in watching six different types of collections from four different sites. The rich collections of fossils, animals, minerals, and exotic plants literally remind the visitors that they have realized the true worth of tickets to Florence.

4.      Ponte Vecchio- the magnificent arch bridge of Florence

Time and again, the beautiful sight of the medieval stone arch bridge over Arno River in Florence has stayed etched in the memories of guests, who drop in to watch this segmental arch bridge. While the visitors take delight in shopping in the jewelry, art, and souvenir shops, the bridge unfolds before them its history of more than 1000 years. The three segmental arches undoubtedly prove the genius of the people, who dedicatedly built it up its unique structure. The greatly designed corridor and bust of Benevento Cellini are the unique things for the voracious readers of History. As a matter of fact, the visitors realize that they have got back the true worth of airfare for Florence after visiting the historical bridge of this ancient city.

5.      Palazzo Vecchio- visitors think of it right at the time of boarding flight to Florence

 Rightly said, the visitors are bent upon visiting this place, when they take the flight to this majestic city. The historical heritage monument has irresistible attraction for the learned travelers, who long to view its majestic entrance, which has two gilded lions and monogram of Christ. More noticeably, the building has three superbly done interiors of courtyards and one most magnificent chamber,

6.      Florence Baptistery- view the remarkable religious monument

With its status of minor basilica, the octagonal baptistery takes everyone in its captivity as the visitors step inside this religious place. Constructed between 1059 and 1128, the Baptistery has the incomparable Florentine Romanesque style of construction that throws its charms on the visiting tourists. The guests feel enchanted as they watch its three artistic bronze doors with mind blowing sculptures.

7.       Santa Croce- true worth of visitors’ tickets to Florence

As the burial place of some of the illustrious sons of Italy like Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and poet Foscolo, the basilica is the biggest Franciscan Church in the world. With its sixteen chapels, which carry the decorations with frescos by Giotto, the tombs and cenotaphs are literally treats to the eyes of every visitor.

8.       Bargello- Memories of this art museum to last till taking flights from Florence

The former barracks and prison now house one splendid art museum in the three storied building. For the art lovers the museum has the precious paintings by Michelangelo along with finest collections of ceramics, textiles, tapestries, ivory, silver, old coins, and armors.

9.      House of Dante- real value of airfare for Florence

As Florence was the birthplace of this great artiste, Dante lived in this house in his lifetime. The visitors get to know about the life and works of this great Italian poet. Located in the heart of Florence, the three-storied building is the most favorite place of art lovers, who love the great works of this immortal poet.

10.  David(Michelangelo)- visit the master-piece of Renaissance sculpture

The master-piece renaissance sculpture is familiar to everyone as David.  With its 5.17 meter length, the standing male statue is one of the most memorable creations in Italian history. As it symbolizes civil liberties, the most beautiful piece of sculpture is the apple of the eyes of every aesthetic person.

Best time to Visit Florence

Although the months of July and August are a little hot and humid, Florence remains a good place for the visits of tourists throughout the year. The cold of winter lasts from November to March as the period between May and October stays best time for the visits of tourists from around the world.

Weather

ü  The weather of Florence is usually mild and therefore people term it as transitional Mediterranean. The winter stays relatively mild as summer is hot and sunny.

ü  October and November are the wettest months and the tourists avoid visiting Florence during this time.