A visitors guide to the hotels, restaurants, nightlife & tourist sites of Tuscany
Posted in Florence, Where to Go on Aug 12th, 2011
Do pay a visit to the Pazzi Chapel in Florence (in Italian: Cappella dei Pazzi) when on your Tuscany vacation. This chapel was built and completed in the 1460s by a member of the Pazzi family. The Pazzi Chapel was designed by the architect Filippo Brunelleschi though he never lived to see its completion. It [...]
Posted in Florence, Where to Go on Aug 11th, 2011
Nightlife in Florence is quite exciting and as evidence of this is the vast number of bars, pubs and clubs. There are different kinds of bars in Florence; some are exclusively wine bars serving the regional wines while others have a well-stocked bar with an extensive offering of liquors, international beers, wines and cocktails, making [...]
Posted in Florence, Where to Go on Aug 9th, 2011
As evening falls, Florence takes on a completely different look and atmosphere from the serene and relaxed ambiance of the day. The city becomes a classic example of Old World meets New World where people know how to party and where you’ll see leggy blond girls partying hard with the handsome Italian men. Nightlife in [...]
Posted in Florence, Where to Go on Aug 9th, 2011
What should you do while in Florence? Spend an lovely afternoon strolling around the Boboli Gardens, a 16th century garden with sculptures created between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Boboli Gardens are located behind the Pitti Palace. This is a wonderful example of an Italian garden, something not to be missed on your vacation [...]
Posted in Where to Go on Aug 7th, 2011
It cannot be avoided when you visit Florence, it’s famous Arno River, surrounded by the medieval buildings and crossed by one of the oldest bridges in the city, the Ponte Vecchio. It is a breath-taking sight for sore eyes and a memory that will last forever. Be sure to add this to your “what to [...]
