Bairdstravels weekend in Florence
Florence is known as the “cradle of Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, churches and buildings. The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore, known as The Duomo. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. The nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery buildings are also highlights. Both the dome itself and the campanile are open to tourists and offer excellent views; The dome, 600 years after its completion, is still the largest dome built in brick and mortar in the world.
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In 1982, the historic center of Florence (Italian: centro storico di Firenze) was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO for the importance of its cultural heritages. The center of the city is contained in medieval walls that were built in the 14th century to defend the city after it became famous and important for its economic growth.
At the heart of the city in Piazza della Signoria is Bartolomeo Ammanati's Fountain of Neptune (1563-1565), which is a masterpiece of marble sculpture at the terminus of a still functioning Roman aqueduct.
The Arno river, which cuts through the old part of the city, is as much a character in Florentine history as many of the people who lived there. Historically, the locals have had a love-hate relationship with the Arno — which alternated from nourishing the city with commerce, and destroying it by flood.
One of the bridges in particular stands out as being unique — The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), whose most striking feature is the multitude of shops built upon its edges, held up by stilts. The bridge also carries Vasari's elevated corridor linking the Uffizi to the Medici residence (Palazzo Pitti).
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Bairdstravel stayed at Hotel Scoti . Very clean,Central and not too Expensive .
The entrance door on Via Tournabuoni is next to Prada – and it’s opposite Cartier . You enter through the large wooden door and we were on the second floor. If you fly Ryanair to Pisa then take the bus to Florence .You will be dropped of at the Train station.
Directions to walk to hotel from the Santa Maria Novella railway station in about ten minutes are as follows: take Via Panzani and turn right into Via Rondinelli, which then becomes Via Tornabuoni. Number 7 (blue) is on the right after the traffic lights and directly opposite Cartier.
Breakfast is another 5 EURO`S but is a good way to start your day of siteseeing.
We would like to thank our hosts for sorting the problem with our case.
BAIRDSTRAVELS OPENS THE SCOTI`S MAIN DOOR
Dear Dougie and Lorna,
Thank you for your very kind words and for taking the time to write such a special review of our little hotel. Your site is a wonderful way to keep and share your travel emotions!
It was a great pleasure to meet you and have you as our guests.
Warm wishes,
Doreen and Carmelo
Hotel Scoti
Via Tornabuoni 7
50123 Firenze
Tel/Fax (39)-055292128