Florence Short Guide

What everyone needs to know before visiting this Great City.

Transport From The Airports  Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci is only 5 KM from the City and there is a shuttle service to Santa Maria Novella train station. Journey time is 30 minutes and tickets can be bought onboard or from tickets machines at the airport at €4.

Galileo Galilei Airport Pisa has an hourly direct train link to the Florence, journey time is one hour and tickets cost €4.60 one way. tickets can be bought at the arrival lounge. Private airport transfers to and from both airports are also available. 

Sightseeing  Finding your way around the centre of town is very easy. Il Duomo, The Baptistry, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Galleria degli Uffizi and Mercato Centrale are amongst many places that should not be missed.

Transport Around Town Traffic is restricted in the city centre, so it's best to walk around 
Bus tickets can be bought at tobacconists or vending machines at major bus stops, and must be validated as you get on the bus. You can get 70min, 24hr and three-day passes or the Carta Agile. Taxis wait outside Santa Maria Novella Station, or you can get your hotel to phone one.
Few Good websites on Florence  www.arca.net/florence.htm , www.mega.it , www.firenze.net

Eating  Tuscan cuisine is steeped in peasant traditions: fresh ingredients thrown together in simple ways to make rich-flavoured dishes. We would recommend to follow your ear and find a place frequented by the locals. You will not be disappointed. The chances are it will be cheaper and much better food!

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