Florence (the Italian City)

thebish · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:31 pm

I'm off to Florence in a few weeks for a few days...

anyone been?

if so - any must-see/must-do items to be put on my itinerary??

Lost Leopard Spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:36 pm

thebish wrote:

I'm off to Florence in a few weeks for a few days...

anyone been?

if so - any must-see/must-do items to be put on my itinerary??

Yes.
and how long have you got? Pallazo Vecchio is ace- very Renaissance Medieval.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:37 pm

Yes - love it. Where are you staying? I'll try and have a think whether I can remember anything that isn't obvious.

Lost Leopard Spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:37 pm

... and the Uffizi, of course (although it was closed due to flooding last time I was there).

Lost Leopard Spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:40 pm

and a side trip to Lucca is very recommended, if you have time.

Salford Trotter · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:40 pm

We visited Florence whilst on a cruise and fell in love with the City (Tuscany is such a beautiful region too). We had about 4 hours to soak up the sights so we were limited in what we could see but a must is the The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) and the leather markets though be prepared they're not cheap. You'll have a fabulous time Bish, enjoy!

thebish · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:44 pm

LLS - 3 days

mummy - we're staying at the Pitti Palace Hotel right by the Ponte Vecchio

am going to book Uffizi tickets in advance to avoid the long queues...

Beefheart · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:48 pm

I've been 3 times I think. To be honest, I can't really remember what we did there though apart from visiting nearby family. They have people who draw portraits, you could get one of those done.

Lost Leopard Spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:54 pm

thebish wrote:

LLS - 3 days

mummy - we're staying at the Pitti Palace Hotel right by the Ponte Vecchio

am going to book Uffizi tickets in advance to avoid the long queues...

In that case, maybe a side trip to Lucca wouldn't be recommended. I would recommend taking one of the days to just wander around, the architecture and the churches are such that if you're into that sort of thing you will find hundreds of photo friendly vistas.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:57 pm

thebish wrote:

LLS - 3 days

mummy - we're staying at the Pitti Palace Hotel right by the Ponte Vecchio

am going to book Uffizi tickets in advance to avoid the long queues...

May as well book the Accademia (statue of David) and the Medici Chapel too. But then I am a Michelangelo fan.

thebish · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:00 pm

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:

thebish wrote:

LLS - 3 days

mummy - we're staying at the Pitti Palace Hotel right by the Ponte Vecchio

am going to book Uffizi tickets in advance to avoid the long queues...

May as well book the Academia (statue of David) and the Medici Chapel too. But then I am a Michelangelo fan.

ahhh... didn't realise the statue of David was a separate thing! I know nothing!! :oops:

Lost Leopard Spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:02 pm

thebish wrote:

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:

thebish wrote:

LLS - 3 days

mummy - we're staying at the Pitti Palace Hotel right by the Ponte Vecchio

am going to book Uffizi tickets in advance to avoid the long queues...

May as well book the Academia (statue of David) and the Medici Chapel too. But then I am a Michelangelo fan.

ahhh... didn't realise the statue of David was a separate thing! I know nothing!! :oops:

It's not a separate separate thing but it's not in the Uffizi either. :wink:

thebish · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:03 pm

Lost Leopard Spot wrote:

thebish wrote:

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:

thebish wrote:

LLS - 3 days

mummy - we're staying at the Pitti Palace Hotel right by the Ponte Vecchio

am going to book Uffizi tickets in advance to avoid the long queues...

May as well book the Academia (statue of David) and the Medici Chapel too. But then I am a Michelangelo fan.

ahhh... didn't realise the statue of David was a separate thing! I know nothing!! :oops:

It's not a separate separate thing but it's not in the Uffizi either. :wink:

I know that now! I'm just not very knowledgeable!

(most of my holidays to date have been spent camping in Britain - or the bits of france you can drive to within a day!)

Lost Leopard Spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:19 pm

thebish wrote:

Lost Leopard Spot wrote:

thebish wrote:

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:

thebish wrote:

LLS - 3 days

mummy - we're staying at the Pitti Palace Hotel right by the Ponte Vecchio

am going to book Uffizi tickets in advance to avoid the long queues...

May as well book the Academia (statue of David) and the Medici Chapel too. But then I am a Michelangelo fan.

ahhh... didn't realise the statue of David was a separate thing! I know nothing!! :oops:

It's not a separate separate thing but it's not in the Uffizi either. :wink:

I know that now! I'm just not very knowledgeable!

(most of my holidays to date have been spent camping in Britain - or the bits of france you can drive to within a day!)

In that case, the things to avoid are:
youths on scooters (male or female, they can often spell trouble).
Carabinieri, in my experience they delight in Inglisi torment.
Back street cafes - the buns are yuck, the coffee costs a fortune. Stick to bars and beer (/wine).
Walks alongside the river - it quite often smells.

thebish · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:26 pm

Lost Leopard Spot wrote:

(things to avoid) Walks alongside the river - it quite often smells.

ahh - was kind of imagining that might be summat to do in the evening!

Lost Leopard Spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:29 pm

thebish wrote:

Lost Leopard Spot wrote:

(things to avoid) Walks alongside the river - it quite often smells.

ahh - was kind of imagining that might be summat to do in the evening!

It can be done if the river is fast flowing or in the late autumn, but equally I've had some 'orrible miasmas come off it. And watch out for the mossies as well. Little biting buzzing barstewards.

Bijou Bob · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:33 pm

Enjoy Bish! I am, in common parlance, 'Well Jel'

Bruce Rioja · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:33 pm

thebish wrote:

I'm off to Florence in a few weeks for a few days...

anyone been?

Dan will have. He's the Wokingham Alan Whicker.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:56 pm

The mildly strenuous walk up to the Piazzale Michelangelo is worth it for the view of the city.

You will probably be surprised by the number of Americans in the city - both students and tourists. Try not to let it spoil things.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · **Posted:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:44 pm

Then of course there is the Museo Bargello, which has a sculpture collection that is only bettered by the Louvre.

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