About
Florence is the birthplace of the Italian literary language and such giants of world art as Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Michelangelo and many other famous personalities. This city rightfully bears the title of “Cradle of the Renaissance”.
What awaits you:
The spirit of an ancient city that played an important role in world history. You will learn about the great navigators and thinkers, artists and sculptors who worked for the glory of their hometown.
Magnificent photographs of ancient houses and palaces built thanks to the influential Medici family. Memories of the trip will stay with you for a long time.
You will see:
The Church of Santo Spirito, a striking example of early Renaissance architecture. You will recognize the main “highlight” of this basilica and see the famous images of saints.
The Uffizi Gallery, whose collection is located in such a way that guests can see the most important world historical events using famous monuments of art as an example.
The Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, famous for the frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel, which marked a breakthrough in European art.
The Piazza della Signoria, the former political center of the Florentine Republic. You will see the famous sculptures and learn what effect they must have had on those who walked past them in the square.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the city’s outstanding buildings, defining its silhouette. How all the city’s inhabitants could fit under the dome of the cathedral, and how one church divided the boundaries of architectural traditions.
The Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, the home of the famous Florentine patrons. The guide will tell you about the meaning of each tier of the building and what is hidden in the Chapel of the Magi.
The Church of San Lorenzo, one of the largest and oldest basilicas in the city. Rebuilt many times in different styles, the church today has preserved the main thing – the interior decoration with valuable works of famous residents of Florence. The tomb of some members of the Medici family is also located here.
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