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Situated in the Central Italian region of Tuscany, the city of Florence is a wildly popular destination with both domestic and international tourists. Pitti Palace is another popular choice, thanks its vast collections of artwork and impressive interior. Meanwhile, Florence is home to an array of other museums as well as villas, scenic gardens, and churches, all of which prove popular with visitors. Visitors electing to use public transport may find that some of these attractions are not readily accessible. Approximately million visitors make their way to the city each year, most looking to enjoy the mixture of historic attractions and picturesque vineyards.

As well as its treasure trove of tourist attractions, Florence has much more to offer. Chianti like much of Tuscany as a whole is renowned for its vineyards, which produce some of the worlds best wines. Florence hotels, of which there are many, offer easy access to popular tourist attractions across the city, many of which have some kind of historical or cultural importance. One of the most popular Florence attractions is the Uffizi Gallery, a stunning art gallery that houses the finest Renaissance artwork. After a day of hard shopping, pick from the multitude of restaurants and enjoy some traditional Italian cuisine; dining on soup, pasta, local beef, homemade bread, and finishing it off with some gelato.

Those opting for a hire car will be free to visit as they please. Another popular attraction is the Piazza del Duomo, home to many of the citys famed attractions including the cathedral and baptistery. To accompany the beautiful wine itself, visitors will also be treated to some truly beautiful scenery while touring the region. Florence is well connected to the rest of Italy by both road and rail, while many major European cities offer easy access to the City of Lilies. Florence is one of the worlds major fashion capitals, which means plenty of shops and plenty of bargains.

After seeing some of the most picturesque check out http://www.hotelsinflorenceitaly.org scenery imaginable on the journey between the two cities, passengers will be happy to learn that the Santa Maria Novella railway station is located in the center of Florence. Those traveling from further afield should plot a route for major airports in Rome or Milan. The same is true of the small town of San Gimignano, one of the most picturesque locations in all of Tuscany.