Florence, Italy travel guide and tips – Planning your travel in Florence Italy? [1 of 4] (VIDEO)

VISITING FLORENCE: LOGISTICAL INFORMATION AND TIPS

• Florence is an open-air museum with grandiose masterpieces of art and architecture.
• The city is located at the feet of the Apennine Mountains in a valley that opens onto the Arno Plain.
• There are three airports serving Florence: Amerigo Vespucci, Pisa’s Galileo Galilei, and Bologna.
• The best way to reach Florence is by train, using the airport station.
• Florence’s traffic is horrendous, so it’s a good idea to book a hotel with a parking lot in advance.
• Florence can easily be visited on foot or by public transportation.
• The best time to visit Florence is between March and September, but it’s also the busiest period.
• If you only have a short time, 1 or 2 days are enough to explore a large part of the city’s marvels.
• If you have more days to spend, you can also visit the towns around Florence, such as Pisa, Siena, Fiesole, Lucca, Volterra, and San Gimignano.