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gli r ra i Se V. d e Torrigiani Gardens Piazza S. Felice c ini Arn Pitti Palace Boboli Gardens i int oP rg ei Bo Duomo Piazza del Duomo Borgo degli Albizi o Belvedere Fortress HOTEL SAVOY o o o o o Located on the Piazza Repubblica, close to Florence's renowned landmark the Duomo, the hotel is just a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. Just steps away from the main Florence fashion houses, the Hotel Savoy is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of this beautiful and historic city. RELAIS SANTA CROCE o o o o o In downtown Florence, an 18th century palazzo, the Ciofi-Jacometti Palace, is home to the exclusive hotel Relais Santa Croce. Overlooking Florence's rooftops, the Duomo or Santa Croce, the 29 splendid rooms offer high quality comfort and luxury services. The Guelfie Ghibellini restaurant stands out for its Mediterranean character and strong inclination for Tuscan specialties. Piazza Salvemini V. G h Piazza Santa Croce Uffizi Gallery Piazza dei Giudici ibell ina Church of Santa Croce A rn o Piazza dei Mozzi 0 miles 0 HOTEL HELVETIA & BRISTOL o o o o o The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is located right in front of Palazzo Strozzi, just off the most glamorous streets for shopping and sightseeing. Restored with the utmost respect for the period in terms of look and furnishings; the interior evokes a world of elegance and contemporary style. This is an enchanting hotel with charm, character, personalized service and attention to detail. Florence i rv Se d iar GRAND HOTEL VILLA CORA o o o o o The Grand Hotel Villa Cora is located in a park amid plane tree woods and the Viale dei Colli gardens, and is just a few steps away from Boboli and the Oltrarno. This "Grande Dame" of the hills, offers 46 rooms and suites designed for the most discerning of travelers. The hotel offers the finest amenities of a sophisticated city center hotel, with a heated swimming pool in the park, the gourmet gastronomic restaurant, Ristorante Il Pasha and the spa and wellness which overlooks the Bobolino's Gardens. 32 2 Piazza di Signoria Vecchio Palace Po Ve nte cch io uic av V. Cerretani Po nt Tri e nit a G V. V. d Basilica of San Lorenzo Baptisty Piazza di S. Giovanni Piazza V. Strozzi della Repubblica S. P te . Ca alla r ra ia Piazza S. Spirito Piazza della SS. Annunziata 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 ou a o Piazza di Cestello 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 Arn uel r fond As one of the world's most architecturally beautiful cities, it is not surprising that the elegant, and picturesque city of Florence is bursting with life. Nestled below the wooded foothills of the Apennines, along the banks of the Arno River, this capital of the Tuscany region is located on Italy's northwest coast. Founded in 59 B.C. as a settlement for retired Roman soldiers, Florence retains its old-fashioned spirit and will make you feel as if you were transported back in time. Countless museums and galleries such as the spectacular Uffizi Gallery are filled with masterpieces by Botticelli, Brunelleschi, da Vinci and Michelangelo. The Piazza Del Duomo, the symbol of Florence is among the must see sights, and the Ponte Vecchio with its traditional gold smith shops will allow for some authentic retail therapy. Delicious Italian cuisine and world famous wines from the Chianti wine region add to the allure of what makes Florence such an irresistible vacation spot. V. G V. C Stazione Centrale l V. Va FLORENCE km 1/2 1/2