Florence

Florence – one of the oldest cities in Italy, located in a picturesque valley on the banks of the River Arno. Its territory covers an area of ??about 100 square meters. km, where more than 360 thousand. man. Today it is the capital of the Tuscany region, its most populous city and a major tourist center, which is visited annually by more than 20 million. Guests.
Centre for Tourism and haute couture

Tuscany is one of the world’s largest wine-growing regions. For several centuries, the economy of Florence was based on the cultivation of grapes. Now the industry is slightly inferior to the heavy industry, but continues to lead in agriculture. Sangiovese grape, which is carefully cultivated to the south of the city, in the Chianti region, is still very popular and is considered one of the most famous brands in the world.
Panorama of the city Florence

City of Florence can easily compete with Milan or Rome for the title of “the center of high fashion.” Many well-known companies have their own offices here, for example – Ferragamo and Gucci. In all areas of the city can be found luxury clothing stores, variety and richness of products that can surprise even the most sophisticated fashionistas. Local textile factories working directly with the major designers of Milan, Rome and Paris.
Material items of income in the treasury of the city and tourism. The largest number of visitors coming to the period from April to October. At this time, set favorable for long walks weather, hosts various exhibitions, festivals and conferences. See here really is that: open more than 80 museums, a huge number of works of art galleries, exhibition halls, in every street and alley, you can find a magnificent sculptures and frescoes.
Tip: The best products of the Florentine industries are considered leather accessories (wallets, belts, shoes, bags), and natural cosmetics. The latter can be purchased in almost any pharmacy, where they are made according to an ancient recipe. All leather goods are sold in the textile shops and even modest financial capabilities offers an interesting and inexpensive option.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore – the main symbol of Florence

Blooming Capital Region

Florence is considered the founder of Julius Caesar. According to archaeological data, it was he who in 59 BC organized by the Arno River settlement for foreign players. Later it was called “Florentia”, which means “blooming”. Like many Italian cities, Florence in its history has survived many tragic moments: wars, barbarian incursions, civil strife and destruction.
Exit prolonged stagnation and decline it was only in the IX century. The most advanced at this time began armory, textile and leather industry, banking and trade. Local bankers were able to win the trust of not only at home, but also far beyond its borders. Soon they began to use the services of monarchs from all over the European continent. The heyday of the city came with the rise to power of the Medici dynasty. It began to come to live, learn and create painters, sculptors, scientists and architects.
Modern Florence fully justifies its name. It is filled with greenery and a wide variety of colors that are sold everywhere: in shops, small kiosks on the market, at the entrance to the theater, museum or restaurant. In all the cafes on the tables are sure to vases with roses, daisies and so on, while the benches on the streets certainly flowerbeds.
Florence – boom town
Florence – the city of sculptors and painters

In Florence, a surprising combination of the latest achievements of civilization, modern city bustling with life and the unique beauty of the Middle Ages. During her walks in the streets there is a feeling that the past is quite palpable and real. After all, here, for example, it remained the same building, the walls of which Dante wrote his “Divine Comedy”, or workshop where Michelangelo carved marble statue of David. And not just with these two names connected with the history of the city. He was a native home of Boccaccio, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello and many others. See the rich heritage of art treasures that time can be in the Uffizi Gallery – the most famous city museum.
In every part of Florence is its church, built in a special architectural style. The most interesting is the Basilica of San Lorenzo, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Basilica of Santa Croce and Giotto’s bell tower.
The only thing that can not be found in the city in a wide variety, so it’s crazy disco. Although, if you want to dance too much, in the center of Florence there are several institutions where nightly entertainment show with fireworks, foam and the sea spirits.

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