The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence the Germans didn’t destroy during World War II—turns out even they couldn’t bring themselves to wipe out a masterpiece. Dating back to Roman times, it got a fancy upgrade in the late 1500s when Ferdinand I decided only goldsmiths and jewelers could set up shop there. Still sparkles to this day.

The world’s largest Franciscan church, Santa Croce is the final resting place for luminaries like Michelangelo, Rossini, Galileo and Dante.

Palazzo Vecchio

Built in the 12th century, the Palazzo Vecchio housed the powerful Medici family. You might recogonize it as the build Hannibal Lector gutted and threw out the police detective by his bowels.

Forbes ranked Florence as the most beautiful city in the world.

Florence Works of Art

All be honest….. I am not the biggest fan of art the world has ever seen, I have always appreciated the work of god versus that of man. With that said this place has things that will blow your mind! Some of the greatest paintings, statues and sculptures on earth are here.

Galleria dell'Accademia

The Statue of David located here as well as many other marvel sculptures of Michelangelo.

Piazza della Signoria

is a beautiful square centered among some of the top attractions

Uffzi Gallery

is one of the world’s greatest art museums

Plaza Lucchesi Florence

Is a great place to rest your head at night, loved it! It is right in the middle of all the action yet quite and relaxing right on the Arno River. The only thing it was missing was a couple of dumbbells to throw around but they did offer me a complimentary gym pass to a sister hotel down the street. http://www.hotelplazalucchesi.it/en/