Located in the heart of the region of Tuscany, Florence is one of the most populated cities in the country. It is also one of the most important provinces around Italy due to its numerous museums, ancient buildings, squares and shops besides other significant attractions that make Florence one of the most visited places around the globe.

MUST VISITS:

• The Piazza Della Signoria, an L-shaped square, has been the political heart of the city from the middle Ages to the present day
• Piazza Del Duomo in the historic centre of Florence. It is one of the most visited places in Europe and the world
• The Baptistery of John the Baptist is one of Florence's oldest buildings
• Climb the 414 stairs of The Campanile-bell tower, for great views of the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral and its dome, and the city of Florence and surroundings
• The Ponte Vecchio was Florence's first bridge across the Arno River and is the only surviving bridge from Florence's medieval days
• The streets of Via Tornabuoni, Via della Vigna Nuova, and Via dei Calzaiuoli, in the Santa Maria Novella district are teeming with the latest fashions from the biggest Italian and international designers
• Outdoor markets are common all over Florence, with the most famous being the vendors in and around the Mercato Centrale or The Mercato Nuovo, near the Ponte Vecchio, is another place to look for discount finds and tourist trinkets
• An hour drive from Florence you have the Leaning Tower of Pisa - one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe. It is located in the Italian town of Pisa