1. Virtual Tour Florença Itália Toscânia

2. Geographical aspects The Tuscany marks the beginning of the central area of Italy, bordering to the north with the Emilia-Romagna, Liguria to the northwest and to the east with Marche and Umbria. The boundary is the south Lazio, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west its limit.

3. The Climate  Tuscany has a Mediterranean climate in the coast and continental interior. The average annual temperature is 16 º C. Winter is quite strict.

4.  In the topography of the region, dominated by hills and hills (66.5%) and the important mountain formations (25.1%). The lowland areas are relatively few (8.4%). The relief

5. Means of transport Flights: In Tuscany we find three airports: Pisa International Airport Galileo Galilei; Airport Lucca; Peretola Airport.

6. Taxi/ Train  The cost of the taxi is available, 1.50 € per kilometer.  Tuscany offers several train stations including the station Empoli, Siena station but closer to the center is the station of Santa Maria Novella, one of the busiest in Italy.

7. Accommodation  In terms of accommodation Florence offers hotels, apartments, houses for rent..... Hotel Medici; Hotel Spagna; Hotel Regina; Hotel La Noce; Hotel Villa Cora; ……….

8. Hotel Villa Cora Our choice:

9. Grand Hotel Villa Cora  This hotel is a nineteenth century building, surrounded by a park with an outdoor swimming pool and is located just 2km from the center of Florence and the train station Santa Maria Novella. It offers free parking and Wi – Fi free.

10. Grand Hotel Villa Cora  All rooms at Villa Cora are air conditioned and decorated in a classic style, with antique furniture. They also have a mini bar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

11. Grand Hotel Villa Cora  The hotel restaurant serves Italian cuisine as well as dishes and wines of Tuscany. In turn, the bar provides drinks and hot and cold snacks.

12. Where to eat Trattoria Marione; Acqua al Due; Pizzeria Le Colonnine; the most popular: Trattoria Marione Acqua al DuePizzeria Le Colonnine

13. Specialities in Florence Desserts: Gelato (Italian ice cream typical Capocollo Finocchiona gut

14. Drinks  To have the drink Chianti, Bolgheri, Morellino di Scansano, typical Tuscan wine. Chianti Bolgheri Morellino di Scansano

15. Monuments Santa Maria de Fiorde  Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence.  It was a work of the celebrated Renaissance architect Brunelleschi.  Artwork of the first Gothic and Italian Renaissance, considered of fundamental importance for the history of architecture, registration of wealth and power in the capital of Tuscany, in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.

16. Palazzo Vecchio  Palace of Florence, located in Piazza della Signoria, the capital of Tuscany.  Today is the county seat and inside hosts a museum exhibit, with works of Agnolo Bronzino, Buonantoni, etc.

17. Palácio Pitti  Great Renaissance palace in Florence.  It is situated on the right bank of the Arno River, in a very short distance from the Ponte Vecchio.  The aspect of the current palace dates to the seventeenth century and was originally, in 1458, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.

18. Palazzo Strozzi  Built between 1489 and 1538 for the Strozzi family.  The building design is from the architect Benedetto da Maiano.  In the central area of Florence, is one of the most remarkable buildings of the early Italian Renaissance.

19. Ponte Vecchio  Arched medieval bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, is famous for having a quantity of stores (jewelers) over the entire board.  Built in ancient Rome, it was originally made of wood.  Destroyed by floods in 1333, it was rebuilt in 1345 with a project designed by Taddeo Gaddi.

20. Park de Cascine  It was open to the public but only for special events and for the day of ascension.  Since the beginning of the seventeenth century the park has been taken over by an avenue of majestic trees, initially known as astradone dei Pini (avenue of pines).

21. Gardens  They were owned by the Medici family.  The artist created this masterpiece of architectural landscape between 1550 and 1558. Gardens do Boboli

22. Gardens.  Located in San Georgio, contains 4 acres of parkland between the left bank of the Arno river, the hills and the medieval walls of Montecuccoli, and offer stunning views of the city.  In 1700, it was expanded and decorated with fountains and mosaics Gardens Bardins

23. Museums  Museum di San Marco;  Museum Bargello;  Chapell dos Médici;  Gallery Degili Uffizi; ……

24. Museum di San Marco Timetable:  Tuesday- friday – 08h15 às 13h50  Sábado - 08h15 às 18h50 Closed: : 1º, 3º, 5º sunday e 2ª, 4ª Monday Price  Entire:11,75€  Reduced:9,75€

25. Museum Bargello Timetable: 08h15 às 13h50 Price:  entire: 11,75€  Reduced: 9,75€

26. Chapell dos Médici Timetable: 08h05 às 14h00 Price:  entire: 13,75€  Reduced: : 10,75€

27. Nightlife in Florence  Florence is not a very big city, but its night life can be compared to any metropolis. We can find there many trendy bars or clubs  Examples: Ex Mud Former Mud is in the Santa Croce neighborhood, organizes theme parties. Good DJs and lively atmosphere. Jazz Club Near the Pergola Theatre, Jazz Club is one of the most popular night in Florence, frequented both by students and an audience in their 40s.

28. Useful Information  Emergency numbers  Emergency Civilian Police: 113 Carabinda Military Policy: 112 Firefighter: 115 Emergency calls civil defense: 055328333 Emergency medical service: 118 Commissioner of Police S.Giovanni: Address: via Pietrapiana, 50R Phone: 055203911 Fax: 05520391370  Other useful contacts  Municipality: 05549771 Lost objects: Address: via circondaria, 17b Phone: 0553283942 Fax: 0553283943