Florence is a real treasure box! It contains so many wonders that they would be enough for several large cities. All tourists are delighted with the city - read their reviews about the city. Find out what all the same are the disadvantages of Florence.
The capital of Tuscany is so beautiful and rich that it is a crime to come here for just one day! To get pleasure, plan 3-4 days for the trip, or better - a week. You will not be in a rush and will enjoy walking the streets of Florence.
Pros and cons of staying in Florence
Nobody disappointed with a trip to an Italian city. Florence left the most pleasant impressions for connoisseurs of architecture, painting, beautiful parks and shopping lovers.
pros rest in Florence, according to tourists:
- A pleasant atmosphere of measured, calm life.
- Excellent hotels and high level of service.
- Delicious Tuscan food and wine.
- Compact historical center, which is easy to get around on foot.
- The opportunity to learn more about the Renaissance on the streets, in museums and galleries.
- Magnificent architectural monuments.
Natalya Polyanskaya: "The Duomo is a visiting card of the city. It seems that this cathedral is constantly smiling at you. From whatever side you approach, it takes your breath away with admiration."
Cons Little:
- High prices for hotels.
- Tourist crowds even in low season.
- Queues line up at the box office of the main attractions.
- Some places are unkempt.
Vasily14: "The neighborhood near San Lorenzo is very dull. A terrible market stretches for several blocks around the cathedral and the square of the same name. Is there really no place outside the old part of the city for such a flea market."
Reviews of hotels in Florence
Rumguru and Airbnb - accommodation in Florence
Like all old cities, Florence is good because there are no ordinary buildings in its center. Many palazzo, towers and monasteries have been converted into luxury hotels. Accommodation prices are high. According to tourists, hotels in Florence are especially expensive from April to the end of September. If you want to pay less, choose hotels outside the historic center.
Grand Hotel Minerva 4 *. In Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this hotel features a rooftop pool and outdoor sun terrace. From here it is easy to walk to the Duomo and the Accademia Gallery.
Hotel Monna Lisa 4 *. This charming hotel with a flowering garden is housed in a 15th century building. The interiors are decorated with antique furniture and paintings by Giovanni Dupre, the ancestor of the hotel owner. A great choice if you are interested in galleries in Florence!
Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection 5 *. The hotel is located 30 meters from the famous Ponte Vecchio. Guests love the excellent service, bistro restaurant, spa and panoramic city views. Some tourists complained about the noisy air conditioners.
The St. Regis Florence 5 *. This 5-star hotel offers luxurious rooms and a spa on the banks of the Arno River, in a building designed by the famous architect Filippo Brunelleschi. The restaurant serves Mediterranean and Tuscan cuisine. Many people like this hotel so much that they come here year after year.
A selection of inexpensive flats and apartments in Florence.
Florence weather reviews
The capital of Tuscany is located in central Italy, in the humid subtropical zone. People do not go to this city for a beach holiday, so the tourist season starts in February and ends at the end of October.
Most tourists come in summer, when Florence is hot and stuffy. In August, the thermometer rises to + 32 ° С. The low season lasts from November to January. The winter months are cold and damp. The air temperature is +2 ... + 10 ° С, and it rains every other day.
According to tourists, it is better to come to Florence on vacation in spring or autumn. At this time, there are not so many people on the streets, and the weather is quite comfortable for walking. In April and May, the air temperature is +18 ... + 23 ° С, and in the first half of autumn +21 ... + 27 ° С.
Liza Asteeva: "In April, the first flower beds begin to appear. The city is saturated with an unsurpassed floral scent. I felt the arrival of spring with every cell."
Reviews of the sights of Florence
Florence can be safely called an open-air museum and the cultural capital of Europe. Here are located ancient temples and monasteries, medieval palaces and luxurious parks. The art collections of the city are unique. The Renaissance is felt everywhere. The historical center is built in the same style, there is no eclecticism. Even the shopping streets are organically integrated into the medieval buildings.
There are over 70 museums and galleries in Florence. Tourists come to see the canvases of great painters, famous frescoes and statues. The main disadvantage, which almost everyone writes about, is the lack of time. Florence cannot be recognized in 1-2 days. This is the place where you want to come back again and again!
Catty Shark: "It is very beautiful and interesting. I have been to this city many times, and each time it opened up to me from a new side. Each time I brought home the special emotions that Florence gave me."
Natalia S: "Take a firenze card. It is profitable for the money. It includes many museums."
Reviews of excursions in Florence
Sputnik8 and Tripster - excursions in Florence.
Florence offers many excursions in Russian. For those who came to the city for the first time, it is very convenient. Even if you like to go everywhere yourself, we advise you to use the services of travel agencies and buy online tickets in advance to the main museums and galleries. You will spend a little more money, but you will not stand in lines and save time and energy.
According to tourists, excursions are popular in Florence:
- Group city tour - 30 €
- History of Florence in 2.5 hours - from 13 €
- Guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery - from 13 €
- Florence Morning Tour - from 27 €
- Group excursion to the Pitti Palace - from 30 €
- Along the cozy streets of Florence - from 12 €
- Sightseeing walk in the evening Florence - from 20 €
Liubov: "Excellent excursion! I am writing after 3 hours of walking in the rain in Florence. It turned out that rain is not an obstacle to walking around the city. Many interesting stories and facts, fascinating stories." More about the excursion →
Shopping reviews in Florence
In terms of shopping, Florence is inferior to Milan, but there are also enough places where you can buy a good designer fur coat, fashionable leather goods and beautiful jewelry. In winter, big discounts are valid from January 5 to March 15. Summer sales season runs from 6 July to 3 September.
According to tourists, outlets, as well as shopping centers I Gigli, La Rinascente, Sotto and Baroni, are of the greatest interest in Florence. For souvenirs, go to the markets or to Via Cerretani, which is located near the train station.
Marina K: "Barberino Designer Outlet is a great outlet with everything you need. I was amazed at how cool it is! Very nice, cozy and many shops with low prices."
