Florence Is An Incredible City In The Tuscany Region
February 28th, 2009
A visit to Florence in the Tuscany Region of Italy is a trip back in time. You have so many things to see and things to do, not the least of which is dining and drinking incredible Italian wine in the middle of the vineyards. Florence is home to some of the trendiest boutiques, exquisite architecture, majestic churches and cathedrals and some of the top museums in all of southern Europe. Use Expedia discount codes to find the travel package to Florence that suits you best.
Top Sights to See in Florence
Once you have booked your trip to Italy through Expedia.com, start to plan your itinerary and the sights you must see. One of the most popular of Florence’s many sites is Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fior, the cathedral or its Duomo. The duomo started construction in 1296 and was finally consecrated in 1436. The cathedral can hold up to 20,000 people. When you visit, you must climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome up the 463 steps it takes to get there to see a construction masterpiece. Visit their website for information on hours of operation.
The Galleria degli Uffizi is home to the Renaissance art collection that is the most important in the world. Visit their site to get an idea of what you will be seeing. It is also well advised you purchase your tickets well in advance so that you avoid long lines that form as unfortunately it is also the most popular of Florence’s museums. The museum is home to tons of works of art from oil paintings, to illuminations, sculptures and paintings spanning the last few hundred years. You can find works from artists like Leonardo da Vinci Giotto and Michelangelo to name some of the well known artists whose finest work is available for viewing.
After you schedule your trip to Florence through Expedia you will be able to preview the Baptistry of John the Baptist. It is one of the oldest buildings in this area of Italy dating back to the 11th century. Outside green and white marble grace the exterior as well as the three sets of doors (that are reproductions) are made from bronze. In the Duomo Museum you will be able to view the original doors. You will not be disappointed if you experience the beauty and romance of the Tuscany region by booking your trip with Expedia.
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