Index Florence

Hotels

• 5 stars

  Grand Hotel Villa Cora

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Grand Hotel Villa Cora is situated in Florence, close to the Boboli Gardens and the Piazzale Michelangelo. The building dates back to the late 1860's when...

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  Grand Hotel Villa Medici

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Grand Hotel Villa Medici enjoys an enviable position in a quiet area of the historic center of Florence and surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean garden....

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  Helvetia & Bristol

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The Helvetia & Bristol is situated in the heart of the historic center of Florence, opposite the city's celebrated Palazzo Strozzi, the masterpiece of...

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  Hotel Regency

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The Hotel Regency, located in the heart of Florence overlooking the delightful Piazza D'Azeglio, offers all the charm and elegance of a European Boutique...

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  Hotel Savoy

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Florence's Hotel Savoy is located in the heart of Florence, looking out on to Piazza Repubblica, within easy walking distance of the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza...

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  Relais Santa Croce

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The 5 star Relais Santa Croce is situated in Florence's Via Ghibellini and just 50 meters away from the famous Basilica Santa Croce which houses masterpieces...

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  Villa La Vedetta

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The small 5 star luxury hotel, Villa La Vedetta, is situated in the immediate proximity of Florence's panoramic Piazzale Michelangelo, offering guests superb...

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• 4 stars

  Grand Hotel Minerva

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Right in the center of Florence, on the legendary Piazza of Santa Maria Novella, the Grand Hotel Minerva is perfectly positioned for those wishing to visit...

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  Hotel Astoria

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The 4 star Boscolo Hotel Astoria is situated right in the heart of Florence in the vicinity of the church of Santa Maria Novella and within easy walking...

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  Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The Bernini Palace Hotel is situated right in the heart of the historic center of Florence, behind the Piazza della Signoria and just moments away from the...

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  Hotel Londra

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Hotel Londra, situated right in the center of Florence, is perfectly located for all those visiting the city whether for work or pleasure. This excellent 4...

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  JK Place

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The JK Place is located on the celebrated Piazza Santa Maria Novella, in the heart of historic Florence. The Kafri family, who own and manage the property,...

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  Marignolle Relais & Charme

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The Marignolle Relais & Charme is a delightful small hotel located just outside Florence. This 4 star property is ideally situated for those wishing to...

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  Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Since 1860 the Plaza Hotel Lucchesi has been offering the finest in Florentine hospitality to visitors coming to the city for both work and pleasure. This...

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  Residence Hilda

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Residence Hilda boasts an enviable position right in the heart of Florence, moments away from the magnificent Duomo and the city's fashionable designer...

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• Historical Residences

  Residenza del Moro

  Firenze (Firenze)

  The Residenza del Moro is situated in the center of Florence close to the city's fashionable Via Tornabuoni and within walking distance of all the principal...

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  Villa Antea

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Just ten minutes from Piazza San Lorenzo and the historic center of Florence, Villa Antea is a splendid property dating back to the early 1900's, recently...

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  Villa Poggio ai Merli

  Scandicci (Firenze)

  Villa Poggio ai Merli is a fascinating historic residence just 5kms away from the center of Florence. The Villa was built in the 15th century by the Vitelli...

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  Villa Ulivi

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Just moments away from the city of Florence, Villa Ulivi is situated in the countryside immediately outside the Tuscan capital, in an area much-loved by the...

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• Countryside Residences

  Villa I Barronci

  San Casciano in Val di Pesa (Firenze)

  Villa I Barronci is a superb country hotel, situated within easy driving distance of Florence and just 2kms away from the town of San Casciano Val di Pesa....

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• Luxury Villas

  Villa del Poeta

  Firenze

  Villa del Poeta is situated on hillside affording fabulous views of the city of Florence. The idyllic setting for exclusive weddings, high profile incentives...

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• Apartments

  Granduomo Charming Accommodation

  Firenze (Firenze)

  Granduomo Charming Accommodation, occupies a supremely elegant building right in the heart of the historic center of Florence. This beautifully restored...

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  Palazzo Belledonne

  Firenze

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  Palazzo Lungarno

  Firenze

  Palazzo Lungarno is situated on the south bank of the river Arno, offering guests an enchanting view of Florence's Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and...

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  Palazzo Tornabuoni

  Firenze

  The Palazzo Rimbotti is a splendid 14th century edifice, built in a period when Florence was beginning to expand beyond the old Roman city. At that time Via...

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Itineraries

Santa Croce, heart of Florence

Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce, located in the homonymous piazza, is among the world's largest Franciscan churches and one of the finest examples of Italian Gothic architecture. The design of the Basilica is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio, who supervised the building work which initiated in 1294. Although the construction of the edifice was completed some 90 years later, the consecration of the church did not occur until 1444. In 1966, the flooding of Florence resulted in serious damage...

San Giovanni and the magic of Florence

It is at the Duomo or Cathedral, with its detached Campanile, adjacent Baptistery and Museo dell'Opera del Duomo that this tour begins. Reborn after the Dark Ages, Florence became a centre of art and culture, political and economic power, reaching the height of its glory under the Medicis. As the prowess of the city grew the ruling priorate decided that the existing cathedral should be replaced by one which would rival those of Siena and Pisa. The scheme, ordered by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1296,...