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Florence in Tuscany is Nr. 1 in the Tripadvisor "Top 10 Food & Wine Cities in Europe" !

Actually 5 out of the 10 cities mentioned are in Italy: welcome to Foodies Paradise...

Stay in one of our Florence rentals! We even offer rentals on the Piazza della Signoria !

If you're looking for a holiday with a spice of history and culture but you aren't really interested in staying in a city then you should have a look at Florence.

The city holds many of the main attractions, being a key part in the Renaissance, however there are many other interesting parts of the province that are not so well known. There are some beautiful wineries, monasteries and other attractions situated in the Florentine hills and many people choose to holiday in Villas in these areas due to the fact that not only do they have beautiful scenery and a quiet, tranquil place to relax, but also that they are situated in the middle of a choice of activities such as travelling to the city for a day to see some of the famous art and architecture (including the Statue of David and The Basilica Santa Maria Del Fiore), hiking trips, wine tours, etc.

If this type of holiday interests you, why not have a look at some of our luxury villas in Florence?

In case you missed it, the first part of the Top Ten Places to Visit in Florence was posted last week. Be sure to read it!

Florence has been one of those iconic cities that people have dreamed of visiting for hundreds of years. During the Renaissance it was a major center of thought, expression and art of all kinds. Many magnificent churches, opulent palaces and impressive monuments were constructed over the centuries, making it one of the most memorable cities in Italy!

Florence has been one of those iconic cities that people have dreamed of visiting for hundreds of years. During the Renaissance it was a major center of thought, expression and art of all kinds. Many magnificent churches, opulent palaces and impressive monuments were constructed over the centuries, making it one of the most memorable cities in Italy!

In Florence, it can be difficult to not accidentally bump into some grand piece of history. The city is nothing if not living, breathing history: a museum that people live their day to day lives in. One such piece of history lies right across the Arno from the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery, the Palazzo Pitti.

The Palazzo Pitti was originally constructed by Luca Pitti who gained his wealth as a banker in Florence.