Explore the Alluring Streets of Florence

Explore the Alluring Streets of Florence

Embark on a Tuscan Odyssey discover the enchanting allore of Florence where every cobblestone street tells a story and every moment is a masterpiece waiting to be painted on the canvas of your dream [Applause] Vacation history Florence is the capital city of the Tuscany region in Italy boasts a rich and storied history that spans centuries here’s a brief overview of key historical periods and events in the history of Florence Roman foundations 59 BC Florence’s origin traced back to the Roman times when it was established as a

Settlement for retired Roman soldiers in the first century the city’s name florena is derived from the Latin word flourishing medieval Florence to the 15th centuries during the medieval period Florence grew into a powerful and prosperous city state it became the center in trade and finance and its political landscape was characterized by

The rise of powerful Merchant guilds the duo began Construction in the 13th century and became a symbol of Florence’s wealth and artistic ambition Renaissance Florence 14th to the 16th century Florence is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance a cultural and intellectual movement that profoundly influenced art literature and

Science the mediche family prominent patrons of the Arts played a crucial role in fostering the city’s cultural Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo bodeli flourish during this period the medich rule 15th to the 18th centuries the medi family ruled Florence for several Generations producing notable figures like Lorenzo

The Magnificent and Cosmo the first they were not only patrons of the Arts but also influen IAL in politics the family’s influence waned in the late 17th century leading to the end of the medich rule Grand duche of Tuscany from 1569 to 1859 Florence became part of the

Grand duche of Tuscany a large political entity that included other Tuscan cities this period saw the city’s decline in political prominence but it continued to be a cultural and artistic Center the Italian unification 19th century in 1860 Florence became the capital of the newly Unified Kingdom of Italy chosen for its

Central location eventually Rome replaced Florence as the capital in 1861 20th century and beyond Florence played a role in both world wars and experienced damage during World War II however post-war reconstruction efforts preserved its historical character today Florence is a UNESCO world heritage site and a major tourist destination

Attracting visitors with its art architecture and cultural heritage airport and train stations Florence is served by one major airport and many train stations Florence airport also known as flr this is the main airport servicing Florence it’s located about 4 km Northwest of the city center the airport primarily handles domestic and

European flights that’s why for our friends that live outside of the country such as myself in the United States that is why I flew into FCO which is in Rome Italy and then you have a couple of choices one is you can also fly into any

Major European Hub and then do a layover and then fly into Florence or you can do what I did what I did is I flew into FCO Rome Italy and then I rented a car and I drove up and saw Tuscany for a little bit before I actually drove into

Florence on my return I actually took the train down to FCO from Florence and the main train station in Florence is the Santa Maria Nolla SMN this is the main railway station in Florence and one of the busiest in Italy it is located in the city center making a Central

Transportation Hub from Santa Maria Noella you can access trains to various Italian cities and other European destinations Florence is the capital city of the Tuscany region in Italy it is situated in the central part of the country here are some key orientation points as we look here on this city grid

River Arno Florence is bisected by the Arnold river which flows from the north to the South the historic City Center lies on both sides of the river connected by several Bridges including the famous Pono now we look at the other slide which is shows the city center with everything else but major sites

Removed the primary historical and cultural attractions are really concentrated in this area and I highlighted some here we will be highlighting these during the site section sleeping Florence being a popular tourist destination offers a variety of accommodation options ranging from luxury hotels to budget friendly hostels here are some types of

Accommodations you could consider when planning your stay in Florence hotels Florence has a wide range of hotels cading to various budgets and preferences you can find luxury hotels in historic buildings Charming boutique hotels and more affordable options popular areas that you may want to consider staying in is around the city

Center bed and breakfast is also known as bnbs Florence has numerous bnbs that provide a more intimate and often locally immerse experience these are often situated in historic buildings offering a taste of florentine life for luxury resorts if you’re looking for a more Indulgence experience consider one

Of the Luxury Resorts located on the outskirts of Florence these may offer Spa facilities beautiful gardens and stunning views of the Tuscan Countryside eating in Florence is a delightful experience as the city is known for its Rich culinary Heritage here are some recommendations for enjoying the food scene in Florence try Florentine Cuisine

I would recommend a couple of items for example the Basta allaha Florentina Florence is famous for its T-bone steak often seasoned with salt pepper olive oil and grilled to Perfection but one one side note here on the On Meats in Europe uh I reside in America and we’re

Just known for the American beef and I get it I’ve been to Paris a couple times and they’re famous for the flam and but I I just love our flam Ando so much better not to say that theirs is not good it is good but it’s not that oh my

Gosh I’m in Paris and having flamon and just like when I was in h Florence I wasn’t oh my God this is great T-bone steak it was definitely great no doubt about it but the American beef is so much more more Superior in my opinion that’s just my little side note there

For my fellow Americans maybe they’ll agree or disagree with that and uh had a chance to make some Papa alap pandoro in a cooking class it’s a hearty tomato and Bread soup perfect for comforting meals consider visiting local uh Tratoria and aeras explore small family run Tratoria and aeras for an authentic dining

Experience these establishments Also Serve homemade dishes and showcase the regional flavors of Tuscany gelato was invented in Florence need I say more want to experience uh the flavors of a gelato no doubt about it consider going to the um Central Market The Marcato Central is a vibrant Food Market where

You can find fresh produce Meats cheeses and more on the Upper Floor there’s a food court offering a variety of local dishes and of course taste Tuscan wines the v-o Florence is surrounded by renowned wine regions enjoy local keante wines and explore other Tuscan varieties many restaurants offer excellent wine

Pairings with their dishes andzel and other anti posy Tri panzella a refreshing tusking bread salad with tomatoes cucumbers and basil additionally explore a variety of anti pasty which are appetizers featuring cured meats cheeses and brushetta day one Florence is renowned for its wealth and his hisorical artistic and archaeological Treasures

Here are the most famous sites in Florence okay the first thing what we’re going to do is we’re going to let’s go ahead and change the map here so it’ll be easier to see the SES there you go and what I did here is I broke Florence

Down into three days day one we’ll cover the SES in Black that represents the northern part of the city and then we’ll head closer to the river on day two and cover the gold sections and then on day three we’ll cover the we’ll cross the the river and we’ll cover the two that

Are down below we’ll also include the EIT which is near the Arnold River highlighted here in uh in a and we’ll cover that later on and then at the end we’ll cover the blue line which is the famous walk uh that connects the northern part to the midsection of

Florence so let’s go ahead and dive right into day one and day one we have to highlight the Florence cathedral which is the Domo it’s a masterpiece of Gothic architecture the Florence cathedral is known for its iconic Dome design by filipo brunin eski the complex includes guato campanil Bell Tower and

The Baptist tree with its famous bronze doors don’t miss the Domo Museum either number two is the Academia home to Michelangelo’s famous statue of David the Academia Gallery is a must visit for art enthusiasts it’s also houses other sculpture by Michelangelo and the collection of Renaissance paintings both

The DMO and the Academia are a must to order tickets ahead of time and in my download of the Florence guide are hyperlinks to various tours or tickets to pre-order ahead of time to actually schedule a visit next is the Central Market local market building with various eateries inside and then you

Have the mediche chapel tombs of Florence’s most powerful ruling family with Michelangelo’s sculptures throughout and the Santa Maria Nolla which houses the famous 3D painting day two the day two sites we’ll go ahead and change the topography here make it easier to see now we’re going to cover

The yellow which is down by the river Pont Veo a medieval Stone Bridge spanning the Arnold River the Pont Veo is known for its unique shops built along the bridge traditionally occupied by Jewelers and goldsmiths padelis senoria the main Square in Florence the padelis senoria is surrounded by historic buildings including the palasio

Veo and is an outdoor sculpture Gallery with Noble statues such as Michelangelo’s David and Selen Perseus with the head of Medusa Basilica de Santa croch this francesc Basilica is the burial place of many notable Italians including Michaelangelo Galileo and mavelli the church is known for its frescos barello Museum sculptures from

Michelangelo and Donatello’s famous naked statue of David the Galileo science museum has telescopes clocks Globes and other Maps day three day three sites let’s go ahead and change the map now I highlighted e Fitzy Gallery purple there because technically it’s across the Arnold River but I’m

Going to combine it on the baboli days and the pity Palace days and the reason why is cuz the EIT Gallery takes roughly about 2 hours to go through there and you also want to spend at least a couple hours if not a half day at pity in the

Baboi gardens and uh so that’s why I put all three on day three and of course just like the other days it gives you time to shop eat and explore and walk around and so forth so obviously the first one that I highlight there is EIT Gallery it’s one of the most important

Art museums in the world the EIT Gallery houses an extensive collection of Renaissance masterpieces including works by Leonardo da Vinci Michael Angelo Raphael and bodis Celli it is an absolute must to go ahead just like the Academia and the duo to purchase your tickets ahead of time and to re reserve

A viewing ahead of time in my PDF which you’re going to download after this video I put a hyperlink in on some of the tours that I would prefer at the EIT the one I actually highlighted is the one that I took which includes the EIT pity and the baboli gardens all three

With one purchase then you would cross the river and go to the T Palace originally the residence of the powerful medich family Palazo pitsy now houses several museums and galleries including the palentine gallery and the Royal Apartments the baboi gardens adjacent to the pity Palace the baboi gardens is a

Vast Renaissance garden with fountains sculptures and panoramic views of Florence okay here we go people I recommend doing this walk you can either start from the duo which we’re going to start today you see my little hand up there by the a button you can also start

Down to point Veo bridge I recommend do this walk during the day during the night time for a different experience I’m sure you’ll be traveling this path uh many times and you want to take a look at the baptistry here I supplied a video and look all around see the DMO

Chances are you’re going to be in this area feel free to look around and then you want to head south on consola Wall Street and you see my little hand moving down slowly and I supplied a picture there for you and then you want to make

Your way down to the Republic Plaza if you are heading down I would just Veer off to the right and actually make the Republic Plaza it was the original home of the Roman Forum when Florence was founded over about 2,000 years ago it’s a nice 360 view beautiful arches and

Then we would make our way back down to the main road again and head south I supplied another picture of col Sola for you to enjoy continue to make your way south to the signoria It’s a Wonderful pictures Plaza home to The Palazo Veo it is the Town Square it’s a lot of

Beautiful statues beautiful Fountain it’s a nice little area as you can see I supplied a video of us at night then you want to make your way down to the Fitzy Gallery you’ll see some statues there and in all all the way down to the Arnold River if you look to the right

And I supplied a picture you’ll see the point Veo Bridge along with the Arno River and if you make your way towards the Arnold River you will go through the vasari which is the beautiful arches and I took a little selfie of me walking through there and then make yourself

Down to the point vecio bridge and here you can enjoy all the little shops many gold and silver I actually bought a silver ring when I was here absolutely enjoy this stunning View view of the area shopping Florence is a Haven for Shoppers offering a mix of high-end designer boutiques artists and workshops

And local markets here are some recommendations for shopping in Florence Carney known for one of its most luxurious shopping streets in Florence talone is lined with high-end designer stores including Gucci Prada and Salvador famo it’s the place to find top Italian fashion the Marcado besides being a great Food Spot the Marcado is

Also a place for shopping explore the ground floor for fresh produce and the first floor for gourmet food products wines and kitchen wear San Lorenzo Market this bustly market near the Mado offers a variety of leather goods souvenirs clothing and accessories bargaining is common especially for leather items Pono stroll across the

Pono Florence famous bridge where you’ll find numerous jewelry shops the bridge has a long history of Housing goldsmiths and Jewelers Santa crochet leather Market located near the Basilica de la Santa croch this Market specialized in leather goods including bags jackets and accessories many items are handmade and unique the Corso this

Lively street is lined with shops ranging from International Brands to local boutiques it’s a great place for fashion accessories and casual shopping day trips Florence is strategically located in the heart of Tuscany offering a plethora of pictures towns Vineyards and historical sites in reach here are some popular dat trips

From Florence Pisa famous for the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa this city is just a short train ride from Florence in addition to the Leaning Tower explore the PIAA D LA moli and the Cathedral of s Maria asanta Sienna known for its medieval streets and stunning PIAA de

Compo Sienna is a UNESCO world heritage site the dwo de Sienna with its facade and the Tor Del mag sanim Minado offered refer to as the medieval Manhattan due to its iconic medieval Towers San jimo is a well preserved Town wander through its Charming streets and enjoy the panoramic views of the Tuscan

Countryside keante region explore the renowned keante wine region known for its Vineyards and Charming Villages visit wineries for wine tastings and enjoy the scenic Landscapes of Rolling Hills and Olive grows Kint while Kint is a bit farther away it’s still feasible for a day trip this UNESCO world heritage site comprises five picturesque

Coastal villages with colorful houses perched on cliffs boria this UNESCO world heritage site is characterized by its stunning Landscapes including Rolling Hills V ards and Cypress trees visit the towns of Pienza and melino known for its wine and perio cheeses voltera and chesin town with lots of History wall town with Alabaster

Workshops monino home to brunella Wine Cortona perched on a hill Cortona is known for its medieval architecture and in truscan history visit the Mac the Museum of the entran academy for a glimpse in the town’s Rich past Luca and enriched by Renaissance walls Luca is a Charming City with well-preserved

Architecture rent a bike to explore the city’s historic Center and its unique overall shaped Piaza tips first the obvious General tips passports check your passports to see if they expire over the next 6 months transportation and rooms obviously you want to book your hotels any flights or train tickets that you

Need to book ahead of time feel free to do so maybe want to notify your bank on credit cards international calls download any apps that you may need any packing you need to do bring any adapters that you need to bring watch for pickpocketers Florence is famous for

Pickpocketers along with a lot of European or even major US cities so you want to look for pickpocketers that look to put on bracelets on your wrist while their buddies try to pickpocket you you also want to avoid people that are coming up to you and asking you for the

Time you also want to avoid anybody trying to come up and sell you anything signed a particular petition and you also want to make sure when you bring your bags with you and you want to go eat you place them under the table in between your legs that way someone can

Just automatically snatch your bag from behind your back you want to save currency exchanges to when you’re already over there you want to avoid currency exchanges in the airports they will definitely put a big spread on that if you take out your money while you’re

In Europe you’ll pay a a nominal fee out of the ATM in the summer it gets very hot in Florence so you want to make sure book the churches and the museums sometime in the afternoon to avoid the Heat and you want to learn key phrases

In Italian like Bono Andino how was that when booking the EIT Domo and Academia you want to make sure you do this ahead of time I know I’ve already covered it but I can’t stress this enough and I just assume book all your tours and tickets ahead of time when visiting

Churches you want to make sure you’re covering your shoulders and covering your knees you want to make sure you print any tickets ahead of time that you need to or definitely download those into your Apple wallet itinerary you want to make sure you add your agenda onto the calendars and make sure you

Forward them to anybody in your party in the location field I also recommend that you put the address in there too so it’s very easy to walk to or be driven to most major sites are closed on Monday so plan accordingly Florence is a walking City if you plan on being in Florence

The whole time you want to avoid renting a car I would actually say there’s no need for an Uber I don’t believe I don’t remember Uber being available there and rarely do you need to take a taxi I would enjoy the walks enjoy the sites Florence is the birthplace of gelato so

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Chapters:
00:00 – 00:31 Intro to Florence
00:32 – 02:59 History of Florence
03:00 – 04:14 Airport/Trains of Florence
04:15 – 04:14 Orientation of Florence
04:55 – 05:58 Sleeping in Florence
05:59 – 08:22 Eating in Florence
08:23 – 15:31 Sites of Florence
15:32 – 16:59 Shopping in Florence
17:00 – 19:09 Day Trips from Florence
19:10 – 12:56 Tips on Florence