A Flo-rishing Italian Escape

Florence, one of the world's most culturally and historically significant cities, is the location of some incredible structures and landmarks. Florence, the capital of Tuscany in Italy, is home to 383,000 people, with a population of 1.5 million in the surrounding metropolitan area. This magnificent city in central Italy connects Bologna and Pisa through a well-developed train system. Florence was formerly a Roman city in antiquity and then turned into a vibrant mediaeval commune. The notable Florentines were Machiavelli, Lorenzo Medici, Dante, Michelangelo, Donatello, Galileo, and Raphael. Today, Florence's economy depends heavily on tourism, which attracts an average of 13 million visitors annually. In addition to tourism, Florence's significant industrial sector produces furniture, rubber, chemicals, and food products. High-end products like Vespa scooters have continually been exported from industrial areas like Prato-Pistoria. Florence won't let you down if you're seeking some culture and want to visit impressive structures like the Duomo. Capital: Florence International Airport: Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) Population: 710,000 Currency: the euro Time: UTC/GMT +2 hours Driving Side: Right Main Electricity: 5653 MW Official Language: Italian Religion: Roman Catholicism

Visit Piazza del Duomo to view World Heritage-listed monuments. Investigate the enormous Pitti Palace At the Boboli Gardens, unwind and revitalise At the Palazzo Vecchio, go back in time. Explore a hidden corridor at Vasari Corridor Join Professor Langdon for a tour of Inferno.