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About Florence

Florence is the beautiful city in the world in Italy. Florence is the capital city of the region of Tuscany, Italy. Florence is also famous for its magnificent art and architecture. It is a city which bustles with industry and craft, commerce and culture, art and science.

Florence contains an exceptional artistic patrimony, glorious testimony to its secular civilization. The city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and was long ruled by the Medici family.

The heart of the city, where everyone from tourist to tout seems to congregate, is the Piazza de Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria. The statues dominating the Piazza della Signoria commemorate major historical events of the city's life and the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio still performs its original role as Florence's town hall.

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Weather / Climate

Florence enjoys a seasonal, temperate climate, with warm, dry summers and cool to cold winters with a short rainy season early in winter. It experiences hot, humid summers with little rainfall and cool, damp winters. Due to the geographical position of the city, Florence can be hot and humid from June to August. Summer temperatures are higher than those along coastlines, due to the lack of a prevailing wind.

Getting there

There is a comprehensive bus network (ATAF) operating from 5.30am to midnight, tickets valid for 60 minutes, which must be validated by punching them in a machine when you board the bus.

Tickets, and various bus passes, are available at newsagents, automatic dispensers, coffee bars and on board the bus. Taxis can be hailed on the street but they tend to ignore this. Taxi ranks are to be found outside the train station and most tourist sites. Additional fees are charged for luggage, night and Sunday travel.