Have you been to the Renaissance city of Florence before and wish to return for more?
If you have seen most of the famous Florentine attractions like the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio in the historic centre then perhaps a tour around these lesser known gems would enrich your next tourist experience here!
Stay in a scenic villa in Florence, on the outskirts of the city where you can experience the best of the Tuscan countryside and the urban attractions.
If you have seen most of the famous Florentine attractions like the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio in the historic centre then perhaps a tour around these lesser known gems would enrich your next tourist experience here!
Stay in a scenic villa in Florence, on the outskirts of the city where you can experience the best of the Tuscan countryside and the urban attractions.
The horticultural garden and its ornate greenhouse is a sight for sore eyes indeed! Situated in a stunning park along Via Bolognese, this magnificent glass structure looks absolutely stunning in the sunlight and glitters at dusk.
Look at all the exotic plants it nurtures inside in the humid air and take some beautiful photos of your experience here.
Parco delle Cascine is stunning parkland and the biggest in the city. It runs along the majestic River Arno and was created back in 1563 and completed under the guidance of Alessandro, Duke of Florence and Cosimo I de’ Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
It’s full of stunning meadows, winding pathways and monuments. It’s also very easy to reach; you can get the train from the Santa Maria Novella station to a stop in the park called Viale degli Olmi.
Look at all the exotic plants it nurtures inside in the humid air and take some beautiful photos of your experience here.
Parco delle Cascine is stunning parkland and the biggest in the city. It runs along the majestic River Arno and was created back in 1563 and completed under the guidance of Alessandro, Duke of Florence and Cosimo I de’ Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
It’s full of stunning meadows, winding pathways and monuments. It’s also very easy to reach; you can get the train from the Santa Maria Novella station to a stop in the park called Viale degli Olmi.
Chiesa di Santa Margherita de’ Cerchi is an ancient church in the historic centre of Florence. It has many ties with the Master Italian poet, Dante Alighieri. His great love Beatrice is buried here and many people leave love letters in a basket by her tomb in the hope she’ll answer their prayers for lasting romance.
This would be a beautifully romantic thing to do here on your next visit. Why not read our articles on the most 'Romantic Things to Do in Tuscany' if you’re planning a lovely holiday away with your partner?
So do something different on your next visit to this stunning city and explore some of these treasures within her hold. Read on in a subsequent article to discover three more wonderful places in Florence to visit on your next Tuscan vacation!
This would be a beautifully romantic thing to do here on your next visit. Why not read our articles on the most 'Romantic Things to Do in Tuscany' if you’re planning a lovely holiday away with your partner?
So do something different on your next visit to this stunning city and explore some of these treasures within her hold. Read on in a subsequent article to discover three more wonderful places in Florence to visit on your next Tuscan vacation!
Photo credits
picture 1: Sailko / CC BY 2.5;
picture 2: Marekich / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 1: Sailko / CC BY 2.5;
picture 2: Marekich / CC BY-SA 3.0;
