{"id":36997,"date":"2019-06-07T06:06:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T13:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=36997"},"modified":"2025-08-25T04:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:50:51","slug":"florence-italy-top-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/florence-italy-top-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP TIPS FOR VISITING FLORENCE, ITALY"},"content":{"rendered":"

My husband and I recently went on a whirlwind tour of Europe, and Florence in Italy was one of the only cities I had really set my heart on seeing.  For Australians with full-time work commitments (like me), going to Europe is often a once in a lifetime experience.  So if I was going to be in Europe, I sure as heck didn’t want to miss a city I had been dreaming of visiting since I was a teenager!<\/p>\n

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Locally called “Firenze<\/a>“, the Tuscany region capital is situated North of Rome and has a reputation for being quieter, cleaner and more laid-back than other tourist destinations in Italy (e.g. Rome and Naples).  But don’t lull yourself into a false sense of security – visiting any famous city that tourists flock to brings with it the risk of being exploited or falling victim to scams by those more opportunistic than yourself.  With the following tips, you should be well on your way to enjoying the best Florence has to offer, without getting caught out!<\/p>\n

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WHY FLORENCE?<\/h3>\n

I must say, after years of building this city up in my head, I wasn’t disappointed.  Florence took my breath away and each corner I turned I was met with truly stunning architecture, quaint apartments and plaza spaces and scores of museums, art galleries and restaurants.  You will not find yourself bored here, no matter where your passions lie!<\/p>\n

I was also taken aback by just how much effort has been put into maintaining the centuries-old buildings in Florence and the care taken in protecting the integrity of its monuments and the history behind them. In my (very humble, but perhaps a little biased) opinion the people of Florence, in particular, take a great amount of pride in their city, and it shows everywhere you lay your eyes on.<\/p>\n

Related Post: <\/strong>6 Tips To Make The Most Of Your Visit To Florence<\/a><\/div>\n

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GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VISIT<\/h3>\n

To get the most out of your time in Florence, do your research and make a list of some key attractions you want to see, and other things you want to do (have a look at VisitFlorence.com<\/a> as a start).<\/p>\n

ACCOMMODATION<\/h4>\n

If you are like me and mostly enjoy seeing new places on foot, it will be important to book accommodation close to the city center. A lot of the major hotel chains have hotels in Florence – we stayed in the Hotel Mercure Firenze Centro<\/a> – which was lovely and perfectly comfortable for us – but if you’re the sort of person who doesn’t care for creature comforts while traveling, then honestly I think you can get away with staying somewhere cheaper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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