The summer holidays still seem a long way off – why not treat yourself to a city break to keep you going? How about the beautiful Italian city of Florence? It is a city rich in culture – the Florentines invented banking and modern poetry, promoted the scientific experiments of Galileo and other pioneers, and funded the artistic fervour that unleashed the genius of Botticelli, Michelangelo, da Vinci and others whose works you can admire in the Uffizi and other museums and galleries around the city.
Florentines continue to breathe life into their city, refreshing their streets with stylish boutiques and lovely restaurants. The cobbled streets are stonily medieval, but the fashions and attitudes are 21st century chic. Giotto’s bell tower and Brunelleschi’s dome have risen above the city for more than 500 years, but the sight of these old landmarks, cradled in the gentle hills that surround Florence, never fails to stir the heart anew.
What are you waiting for? Buon viaggio e buon divertimento!