 Important for its presence in the middle Ages and the Renaissance, Florence is the capital city of an Italian region called Tuscany. It lies on the River Arno which is well-known for its art and architecture and the cultural heritage it carriers. The millions of tourists and business travelers who visit each year come for the ancient monuments and buildings. One of which is Bartolommeo Ammanati's Fountain of Neptune located in Piazza della Signoria, the heart of the city. Another popular visited sight is the Ponte Vecchio which translates to Old Bridge, has shops built on the edges of the bridge held by stilts.
For those business travelers interested in more cultural and informational sights, the Uffizi is a well-known gallery with a large collection of Florentine art, as well as, Bargello, which focuses on sculptures made by famous sculptors Donatello and Michelangelo. Tourist interested in famous artist from the ancient times can visit the Santa Croce basilica and find the monumental tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli and many other notables. Florence is surrounded by plenty of parks, villas and even popular arches. The Arco di Trionfo (Triumphal Arch), in Piazza della Libertà was built in the 18th century and holds statues of mythological deities and heroes. The Giardino dell'Orticultura is popular garden which holds shows and exhibitions for its tourist and also has the largest greenhouse ever built in Italy. Business Class to FlorenceBusiness Class to Florence are pretty afforable nowadays. Check out our deals to get a quote if you are looking for business or first class flights. Another of the very old landmarks in Florence is the Odeon Cinema; it was completed in 1922 as the Cinema Teatro Savoia (Savoy Cinema-Theatre), and later changed to the Odeon. Today, the Odeon is a film theater as well as a ballroom and concert hall. |
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