Florence
Located in the Italian region of Tuscany, Florence, Italy is robust and rich in culture. After all, they are often credited as being the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Everywhere you turn is a representation of this particular period in history. The architecture alone is beautiful and it is often studied. In fact, there are many Florence tours that just go from one architectural work of art to another.

Taking a map of Florence along with you during your stay is a great idea as there are so many places you will want to visit. One of the things in particular that you will want to do is the Florence Museums tour. This type of tour will give you in-depth insight into the history of the city as well as the movement called the Italian Renaissance. Many artists that we behold today were popular back in that time. Michelangelo was just one of them.

For Florence accommodations or Florence hotel reservations, you have several options. You can do all of your own research and book each Florence holiday accommodation on your own. Or you can utilize a travel agent or one of those handy internet search engines to help you find the best choices in the city. If you rather a more personal feel to your Florence stay, consider booking a bed and breakfast in Florence. Some of the rooms in Florence could even be found through monasteries or convent. Renting rooms is one way they earn money for their group.

Of course, many hotels in Florence are housed in older buildings that have histories of their own. That is what makes some of these places so appealing. If you plan to extend your stay indefinitely, you may wish to look at short-term Florence apartments. It is a viable option and may save you some money on Florence hotels too. Besides, after a while in a hotel, you just want a little piece of comfort, that homey feeling that a hotel suite just cannot provide.

Whatever you do, just be sure to visit the Duomo, the fountain of Neptune, the Medici Chapel, Pitti Palace and the Santa Croce Church which holds the tombs of such notable figures as Galileo and Machiavelli. And of course, partake of the excellent cuisine and wines. After all, Florence is located in Tuscany known for its wines. And last but certainly not least, try and visit a few of the fashion houses like Ferragamo and Chanel who are based there. You can probably get some fine designer items there!