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Travel Blogs from Florence
Day 10: Florence
... that didn't stop Mom, Dad, Tom and me from walking around the whole city while CJ worked on some schoolwork. We had a late start because we putzed around the apartment a bit and Mom and Dad found a cool market where they bought us some food for the next few days. When we ventured out, we walked out to Ponte Vecchio again (can't get enough of that bridge!) and over to the other side, where we had lunch, wine, and the first cannoli of the trip. We continued along the Arno River ...
Day 9: Florence
... rest of the group and all went into Santa Maria Novella, which was unbelievable. A 13-century church built on a 10-century cemetery and site, it housed original paintings on which Michelangelo worked, and stained glass windows, frescos, sculptures and tombs from the 11-16 centuries. Just fascinating. Afterward, we ate dinner on the piazza then headed back to the apartment to relax for the rest of the evening. Another Florentine day ...
All roads lead to...well...in this case, Tuscany
... the fall harvest of grapes, we were able to see first hand the grapes being prepared for vino and taste them fresh from the vine. Our Vespa took us away from the winery and into quaint little villages and as we zipped by, we got an insight to Nonnas meandering down the path to local T-Bar to get the days supplies be it fresh cheese, pancetta or gelati. Small villages with even smaller roads made the Vespa ride thrilling as we navigated around cyclists and ...
Florence here we come!
And we are off again! Florence is our wonderful destination today. What a beautiful and busy city!
We had a little trouble navigating the parking situation here. I couldn't imagine living here and dealing with the parking. I guess that is why everyone takes the train, bikes, or walks. We did find a great parking spot right near the River Arno with a playground to boot! The kids enjoyed ...
Day trip to Florence
... annual gelati festival this weekend)
2. see the statue of David at Galleria Accadimea
3. get Michalangelo square to see the view
4. get some supplies for the farm, socks, snacks, nail brush, soap etc.
We wandered around a bit, i'm going the speed of a snail. But there is lots to see in the shops, mostly really expensive leather, clothes,shoes that my paycheck could never support. Heaps of illegal stuff in the streets too. We go on the ...
Location
Other places to stay in Florence
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Hotel Berna
Historic District/City Center, Florence | 2 star hotelfrom $102 -
La Terrazza Su Boboli
San Marco, Florence | Hotelfrom $92 -
Tourist House Battistero
Santa Maria Novella, Florence | Hotelfrom $74 -
Palazzo Gamba
San Marco, Florence | Hotelfrom $253 -
Hotel Aldini
Historic District/City Center, Florence | 2 star hotelfrom $96 -
Hotel Canada
Historic District/City Center, Florence | 1 star hotelfrom $60 -
Hotel Cestelli
Historic District/City Center, Florence | Hotel- Jewel Of A Hotel In Florence
- Great Hotel, Great Hosts
- Great hotel - excellent value and location
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In Centro - Magda
Via de' Servi 42, Florence | Hotelfrom $143 -
Residence Il Giglio
Via E. Gasperi 16, Florence | 3 star hotelfrom $82 -
Rosso 23
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 23, Florence | 3 star hotelfrom $106 -
Palazzo Ruspoli
San Marco, Florence | 3 star hotelfrom $123 -
I Parigi
South Florence, Florence | 3 star hotelfrom $124 -
Hotel Nella
Historic District/City Center, Florence | Hotelfrom $69 -
Pensione Mia Casa
Santa Maria Novella Piazza, 2, Florence | Hotel -
Antica Dimora Firenze
San Marco, Florence | Hotelfrom $108- A Wonderful Apartment in Florence
- Great Hotel!
- Antica Dimora Firenze - a hidden jewel
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Residence Hilda
Historic District/City Center, Florence | Hotelfrom $221 -
Palazzo Alfani Al David
Historic District/City Center, Florence | Hotelfrom $208 -
Hotel Merlini
Historic District/City Center, Florence | 1 star hotelfrom $98 -
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Historic District/City Center, Florence | Hotelfrom $253 -
Hotel Morandi Alla Crocetta
Santa Croce, Florence | 2 star hotelfrom $153- Best find in our travels
- Comfortable digs near the Duomo
- Quiet Hotel with great classic feel
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Eden Rock Resort
Fiesole/Northeast, Florence | 4 star hotelfrom $224 -
Hotel d'Azeglio
Santa Croce, Florence | Hotelfrom $39 -
Riva Lofts Florence
Isolotto/Legnaia, Florence | Hotelfrom $292 -
Marignolle Relais & Charme
Oltrarno, Florence | 4 star hotelfrom $218 -
Hotel Joli
Historic District/City Center, Florence | Hotelfrom $97 -
Select Executive
Santa Maria Novella, Florence | 4 star hotelfrom $79
