18 March 2010, 5:14 pm
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with 367569 inhabitants (1500000 in the metropolitan area). The city lies on the River Arno and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and i... Read More »
11 February 2010, 12:11 am
Visit www.migpascual.tv and http This video is a sample of the walking tour I took that was organized by the hostel I stayed at. Hostel Archi Rossi www.hostelarchirossi.com... Read More »
27 January 2010, 11:22 am
www.tourvideos.com Street market of San Lorenzo, Ciro and Sons Ristorante, public bus to Piazalle Michelangelo for the classic view of Florence, then walk down the hill to Ponte Vecchio and the open market at Santo Spirito Church, a great place for local crafts and gourmet foods.... Read More »
8 January 2010, 8:01 am
VILLA CORA: This was once the family residence of the Openheim family, who built the neo-classical palace in 1865 when Florence was the capital of Italy. Managed by the charming Luigi Zaccardi, it is filled with gorgeous antiques that recall the opulence of that age. Luigi takes us in the Villa's Ro... Read More »
9 August 2009, 8:56 pm
Florence is a city of art, culture, churches, grand squares and palaces. At the end of the 14th century, an elite handful of families ruled the city, most notably the Medici, whose highly ostentatious mausoleum was built in the Capelle Medicee. Pope Eugene the Fourth bequeathed the Dominican orders ... Read More »
11 June 2009, 11:09 am
Built in 1420, Brunelleschi's dome ignited an architectural Renaissance that can still be experienced today. Tourists climb 500 steps to the top in a hollow space Brunelleschi devised to make the dome lighter, therefore ultimately able to stand. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV ser... Read More »
9 June 2009, 11:37 am
Florence's city hall, once the palace of the ruling Medici family, towers over the main square and overlooks a copy of Michelangelo's David. The original David is the centerpiece of the nearby Accademia gallery, which houses a series of Michelangelo's unfinished statues as well. Looking at David in ... Read More »
1 June 2009, 3:26 pm
No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the masterpiece-packed Uffizi Gallery. On a single floor, travelers experience a thrilling sweep through art history, spanning the 12th through the 17th centuries. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descr... Read More »
1 April 2009, 6:31 am
Recorded August 23, 2008. Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is the most populous city in Tuscany and has a population of 364779. The city lies on the River Arno and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for i... Read More »
10 December 2008, 2:30 am
A charming bed and breakfast in Florence, Tuscany, located in the dome square with a stunning view oberlooking the Dome of Florence... Read More »
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