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l V. Va V. G uic Po Ve nte cch io cia r i din Arn o i oP Bo Piazza Salvemini Borgo degli Albizi V. G h Piazza Santa Croce Uffizi Gallery Piazza dei Giudici Boboli Gardens ib e l l in a Church of Santa Croce A rn o Piazza dei Mozzi 0 miles 0 FLORENCE rg ei V. d Duomo Piazza del Duomo Pitti Palace Torrigiani Gardens int rv 2 Piazza di Signoria Vecchio Palace Po nt Tri e nit a G V. av Se Baptisty Piazza di S. Giovanni Piazza V. Strozzi della Repubblica S. P te . Ca alla r ra ia gli r ra i Se V. d e Piazza S. Spirito Piazza S. Felice Basilica of San Lorenzo V. Cerretani P te . al G ra l e zie V. d . n e Don B e ll e Piazza Piazza del N. Sauro Carmine Church of Santo Spirito Piazza della SS. Annunziata i a o ou r fond Arn Piazza San Marco fa Medici Riccardi Palace Piazza Church of Santa Maria Novella dell' Unità Italiana V. de V. lla Piazza Pa laz S. Maria zu o l o Novella Sc al a Piazza Ponte Ognissanti Vespucci Piazza di Cestello uel V. C Stazione Centrale km 1/2 1/2 Belvedere Fortress Florence is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Located in the heart of Tuscany, this is the Italy of stunning views, fields of sunflowers, miles of vineyards, rolling hills, and mountaintop castles where glorious architecture is found around every corner. Dominating the Florence skyline is the the world-famous Duomo (Cathedral Church) with the Brunelleschi cupola, as well as Giotto's Bell Tower and the bronze sculpted doors of the marble-clad Baptistry. This is the Renaissance capital of the world, and the works of artistic geniuses such as Leonardo DaVinci, Dante Alighieri, Machiavelli, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Michelangelo have all been inspired by the splendor of this magnificent city. Some of the world's most famous museums reside here, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy Gallery, which hold works of art such as the David, created by Michelangelo himself. Florence is also famous for its fine cuisine, and the dozens of restaurants located in the town center and the surrounding hills offer the pleasures of a gastronomy based on simple, healthy fare. Meals are accompanied by Tuscan wines, also deservedly renowned, produced in Chianti and the surrounding areas. Florence has a vibrant and varied shopping scene that visitors say is one of the best in all of Italy. In addition to a variety of shops, boutiques and upscale shopping venues, it is also celebrated for shoemaking. Nightlife activities in Florence are also plentiful and varied. Have a cocktail on the terrace of your hotel and admire the city lights. Take a walk through a square or across Ponte Vecchio while enjoying some tasty gelato. No matter how you decide to spend your well-earned time in this romantic metropolis, there's no question that every moment in Florence will leave you utterly enchanted. VACATION ENHANCING TOURS • Florence City Tour • Private Florence City Tour (half-day) • Siena & San Gimignano • Private San Gimignano Tour (half-day) • Pisa Tour • Private Siena Tour (half-day) • Pisa with Leaning Tower included • Private Pisa Tour • Chianti Colors and Flavors • Customized Tour with Private Car and Driver • Cinque Terra, The Scent of the Sea Tour (spring/summer only) • Lucca & Pisa with Wine Tasting • A Special Day in Florence • Assisi & Cortona 44 Florence Consult your American Express travel counselor for more details on these and other group and private tours and transfers.