Florence - A Renaissance City In The Tuscany Region Of Italy

Posted: February 15th, 2009 under Uncategorized.

A visit to Florence in the Tuscany Region of Italy is an incredible trip. You have so many sites to see and things to do, not the least of which is dining and drinking unreal Italian wine straight from the vineyards. Florence is home to some of the trendiest boutiques, elegant architecture, the most beautiful churches and cathedrals and some of the best museums in all of Europe. Use Expedia coupons to find the vacation package to Florence that suits you best.

The Top Sights to See in Florence
Once you have booked your trip to Italy through Expedia.com, start to plan your itinerary and the sites you must visit. One of the most incredible of Florence’s many sites is Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fior, the cathedral or its Duomo. The duomo began being built in the year 1296 and was finally finished in 1436. The cathedral can hold as many as 20,000 people. When you visit, you must climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, up the 463 steps it takes to get there to see the masterpiece. Visit their site for more information.

The Galleria degli Uffizi is home to an incredible Renaissance art collection that is the most important in the world. Visit their website to get a preview of what you will be seeing. You should purchase your tickets well in advance to avoid long lines that form as unfortunately it is also the most crowded of Florence’s museums. The museum is home to some of the greatest works of art from oil paintings, to illuminations, sculptures and paintings ranging from medieval times to the present. You can find works from Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci Giotto and Michelangelo to name some of the timeless artists whose finest work is available for viewing.

After you schedule your vacation to Florence through Expedia you will be able to plan on seeing the Baptistry of John the Baptist. It is one of the oldest buildings in this area of Italy dating back to the 11th century. Outside green and white marble adorn the exterior as well as the three sets of doors that are reproductions are bronze. In the Duomo Museum you will be able to view the original doors. You must experience the beauty and romance of the Tuscany region by booking your trip with Expedia.

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