FLORENCE

Florence is always one of the top destinations in Europe and the world at any time of the year. You will not find another place like it on a tour of Europe - where you can experience the splendor of the Renaissance with its castles, churches, and monuments beautiful cultural show. Come to Florence to learn about religion, architecture, shop in the markets, and taste unique Tuscan cuisine. Here, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful relaxing time while immersing in the romantic atmosphere of Italy. Art-loving hearts also satisfy their passion with many museums filled with precious paintings and statues from the Renaissance.

In 1982 Florence was recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of the World. In 2007, the travel magazine Travel Leisure voted Florence as the best tourist city in the world. Florence owns nearly half of ancient Italian architecture and works of art, from The school Piazza San Giovanni - the most representative religious center of the city. Florence has many museums and art galleries located in ancient mansions, keeping many paintings, sculptures, and murals. In particular, the Academy of Arts “Accademia Gallery” displays collections of painting from the 13th-18th centuries by world-famous artists, such as Michelangelo, Leonard de Vinci, Raphael, Titren.

In Florence, there is also the ancient bridge Ponte Vecchio. It is one of the most beautiful bridges across the Arno River. Ponte Vecchio was built of stone from Roman times. After the flood in 1333, the bridge was rebuilt and shaped until now. Standing in the middle of the bridge, you can admire the two sides of the Arno River and the ancient towers that rise above the tiled roofs of lovely houses.