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FLORENCE
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Santa Maria Novella
From its front view, the church of
Santa Maria Novella is one of the
city's most gorgeous buildings, and
inside it has yet more fabulous
Renaissance frescoes, by Uccello,
Ghirlandaio and others.
Bóboli Gardens
For a break from the streets, take a
picnic into the meandering paths of
the Bóboli Gardens behind the Pitti
Palace, before entering the city's
number two art gallery.
Brunelleschi's Dome
What Masaccio did for painting, his
contemporary Brunelleschi did for
architecture; he created the
cathedral's amazing dome, which offers
a stunning view of the city.
San Miniato al Monte
Walk across the Ponte Vecchio and turn
left to reach the marble-fronted
church of San Miniato - the building
itself is exquisite, and you get a
classic view of Florence from its
front door.
Benvenuto
Benvenuto looks more like a
delicatessen than a trattoria from the
street, but the groups waiting for a
table give the game away; the gnocchi
and arista are delicious.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is a wonderful Gothic
basilica containing superb frescoes by
Giotto and others, with tranquil
cloisters adjoining.
The Uffizi
The greatest art gallery in Italy -
it's as simple as that.
The Brancacci Chapel
Encapsulating the dawning of the
Renaissance, Masaccio's set of frescos
in the Brancacci Chapel of the Carmini
church is worth a visit, however long
you have to wait to get in.
Vivoli
Vivoli serves up the finest
Florentine ice cream; search it out in
tiny Via Isola delle Stinche.
Fiesole
The little hill town of Fiesole is a
great place from which to survey the
city of Florence; and you'll get a
taste for the more bucolic pleasures
that await elsewhere in Tuscany.
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