A Florence luxury villa is a great way for you to enjoy a vacation that is rich in culture and history. Florence is considered to be the center of the Renaissance era and home to the world's best literature manuscripts and fine arts. The Florentines' love of life, food and art continues to mesmerize tourists from all over the globe. Get a Florence villa and feast your eyes on majestic historical structures and art works created by world-renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Giotto, Rembrandt and Botticelli.
Michelangelo Tour: Discover His Masterpieces
This tour revolves around the life and activity of the famous Michelangelo. Visit the Buonarroti's House, a museum established by the artist's nephew to commemorate Michelangelo's life and work. You also get the chance to see the Bargello, a Court House turned sculptural museum, the Academy, the St.Croche Church and Michelangelo's funeral monument.
The Florence Morning Tour
Most Florence tours begin with a short coach tour that brings you on foot afterward. This guided tour features a trip to the 'Piazalle Michelangelo' for a breathtaking view of the dramatic city. Tourists are then driven back down a hill into an old historic landmark to the Duomo (cathedral). You also get the chance to visit Porta Del Paradiso by Brunelleschi and Giotto's campanile. Morning tours usually last for three hours, which allows you plenty of time to experience other activities such as museum hopping. Michelangelo's David is definitely a must see; this art work is now at the Academia Gallery. Tours are offered in English, German, French and Spanish.
Florence Politics and Religion Tour
This guided tour highlights visits to the Cathedral & Baptistery, religious church symbols during the medieval times and the City Hall. You also get to drop by political allegories that have shaped the centuries, such as the Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza Signoria. The walking tour is about 3 hours long and is definitely a worthwhile experience.
The Church Hop
There are three main churches that serve as the highlight for this tour. These churches are known to be Florence's symbol of faith and wealth. The Franciscan Basilica features world-famous funeral monuments, medieval fresco art, family chapels and Cimabau's crucifixion after the 1966 flood. The Duomo is known for its majestic dome and is considered to be one of the biggest Catholic Churches in the world. The Dominican Basilica of Santa Maria is well loved by art enthusiasts because of famous masterpieces such as the Holy Trinity (Masaccio), the Giotto Crucifixion and Ghirlandaio's fresco paintings inside the basilica.
Life in the Royal Palace
By a taking a tour to the Royal Apartments and Galleria Palatina, witness the life of Florence's three dynasties: the Lorena, Medici and the Savoia. The royal family's villa is a great example of Renaissance living. Take a walk in the first Italian garden, known as the Boboli Gardens, designed in the 1500s.
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