Guide to Florence

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Florence is located centrally in the north of Italy and has a population of almost 400,000 people. Florence offers a wide range of places of interest, restaurants and bars and shopping to suit all tastes.

Details of local banking facilities, postal facilities, telephones and accommodation may also be found on this page.

Main Tourist Attractions

Florence has a number of attractions that are sure to make your visit a memorable one, including:

• Basilica Di San Lorenza – a 15th century church with masterpieces by Donatello
• Casa Di Dante – the home of the world famous poet, Dante
• Chiesa Santa Trinita – 11th century church with Gothic interior
• Duomo Cathedral – the world’s fourth largest cathedral dating from the 14th century
• Palazzo Pitti – breath taking palace from the 15th century

Banking Facilities

The banking system is well established and offers a modern service, ATMs can be found right across Italy, even in larger villages.

Food & Drink

Florence has a wide range of food and drink to offer. Some of the most popular Florence establishments include:

• Borgo Antico located at Piazza Santo Spirito, 6r
• Beatrice located at Via del Proconsolo 31/r (Duomo)
• Enotecca Pinchiorri can be found at Via Ghibellina 87
• Trattoria Casalinga is situated at Via Michelozzi 9r

Dishes and beverages for which Florence is renowned include:

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina – a Florentine steak, if you get a quality Florentine steak a spoon is sufficient to cut it!
• Fettunta - grilled Tuscan bread rubbed with garlic and sprinkled with virgin olive oil and salt.
• Ribolitta - a soup with white beans and vegetables

Telephones

Public pay phones are located throughout Florence and can take a variety of payment methods including cash, phone cards and credit cards.

The international access code when phoning Italy from Europe is 00 + 39, etc. from the US 011 +39 etc

Accommodation

Search and book a wide range of accommodation in Florence online.

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