Tours to Florence for the New Year. New Year in Florence. Church of Santa Maria Novella
Region: Tuscany
Population- about 369,000 people
Square- 102 km²
Florence- "cultural capital Europe" and the heart of the province of Tuscany. In this city, lying in a spacious valley on both banks of the Arno River, bordered by picturesque hills, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Masaccio, Donatello, Botticelli and other great masters lived and worked. Several centuries later they the presence is still felt in literally every street. Thanks to Francesco Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio and Dante Alighieri, Florence is also called “the cradle”. Italian language", since it was the Florentine dialect that became the model of the literary Italian language.
The powerful Medici dynasty, which ruled Florence until the first half of the 18th century, contributed in every possible way to the development of the arts and the flourishing of the city as a world cultural center. Florence is a unique city that gave the world the greatest masters of the fine arts and the famous birthplace of the Renaissance. Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Dante, Boccaccio, Galileo, Giotto - they are all Florentines. Their works today delight visitors to museums and art galleries in Florence.
To this day, Florence lives up to the name given to it by the Romans, who founded a military colony off the banks of the Arno. In 59 BC, Julius Caesar laid the foundation small town, which was later called Fiorenza, that is, “city of flowers.” The flourishing of Florence was not prevented by the fierce confrontation between the antagonistic political camps of the Florentine nobility in the 13th century, nor by the resistance to the attempts of the Papal State to seize power over the city, nor by the brutal suppression of the love of freedom of the Florentines and the burning of Girolamo Savonarola at the end of the 15th century. Florence managed to preserve its historical appearance; now it is a museum under open air, where they enjoy an atmosphere of grace and beauty.
Florence, without a visit to which not a single excursion tour to Italy is complete, is the capital of the Italian Renaissance, a world center of art and culture, where most of cultural heritage Italy.
Sights of Florence
Florence is famous not only for its riot of colors. The heart of the city, where everyone gathers - from tourists to traders, are two squares - Cathedral Square and Piazza della Signoria. The statues towering in Piazza della Signoria commemorate the main historical events in the life of the city, and the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio ( Old Palace) still serves as the city hall of Florence.
A characteristic corner of old Florence is the small market Square, located near Via Calzaioli. Near the covered market there is an ancient image of a bronze boar, from whose mouth water apparently once flowed. According to an old legend, this boar brings happiness.
There is a Russian church in Florence, the facade of which is very similar to St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow. It is located on the banks of the upper tributary of the Arno River, to the right of Basso fortress(Fortezza da Basso).
In the zone historical center you can see typical small streets along which stretch luxurious palaces, classic examples of the medieval architecture that made Florence famous.
Florence is home to the most important historical monuments of world significance: Cathedral XIX century, Giotto's Bell Tower 19th century, Baptistery, the third largest cathedral in the world Santa Maria del Fiore. On the famous "Golden Bridge" Ponte Vecchio The most exquisite jewelry stores are concentrated. The graceful bridge, dating from 1345, was one of the few structures to escape destruction from bombing during the war. The small shops on the bridge once housed butchers, tanners, blacksmiths and other artisans. Church of Santa Maria Novella rises above the western borders in all its Gothic splendor, representing one of the most important artistic examples of the art of Florence.
Florence is so full of attractions that reviews do not recommend taking children with you - they will not withstand the inspection and with their whims will poison the mood of both you and those around you. “Rent” them for a day in “Fabialandia,” a children’s country where adults are prohibited from entering. There, children run around to their heart's content: Merlin's magical castle, the lake of dreams, the labyrinth - all this is much more interesting for children than cultural heritage, and there will come time for it in their lives.
And for adults, if they are not traveling under the guidance of a guide, you can start exploring Florence from Brunelleschi’s dome, which crowns. However, again referring to the reviews of experienced people, we note that climbing 530 steps to the dome is not for the weak.
Florence - birthplace of the Renaissance
A trip to Italy will also definitely take you to Florence. Its appearance has not been changed by the past centuries (it is a pity that Moscow is not guarded with the same care). Narrow streets that look like they came out of medieval engraving, magnificent palaces and cathedrals, even hotels - everything is designed in the same style. If your hotel is in the center, then you can plunge into the nightlife of the city.
But let's see what surprises tours to Florence from Moscow have in store for us. Center beautiful city decorate the delightful Piazza Señoria. In the square there is a copy of David (Michelangelo) and not only that. Many “living sculptures” that surprisingly faithfully reproduce the creations of great sculptors will willingly accept a coin from you and take a photo with it as a souvenir. They won’t charge a lot for it, but the pleasure is great.
Nightlife in Florence...
If you are lucky in time, there is a chance to get to the ancient colorful festival “Explosion of the Cart” - it takes place on Easter in front of the cathedral. Later, in June, costume football is held, when football players dressed in medieval uniforms kick the ball around.
In the Piazza della Senoria, in the evenings tourists are entertained by touring and local groups, and sometimes a lovely children's choir performs. In general, hand on heart, last-minute tours to Florence are not Moscow with its nightlife, but much more modest.
... and a trip to local flea markets
To call a local a flea market swap meet I just can't move my tongue. Everything here is sedate and sedate. Today in Italy, as in Italy, in addition to the usual excursions, vintage tours have become popular. It is true that as for vintage, without special preparation it is difficult to distinguish a true antique from a skillfully made fake. Simple common sense suggests that there simply cannot be such quantities of originals.
Go figure them out - are they swindlers or masters continuing the glorious traditions of their ancestors. So, a trip to Florence is a great opportunity to buy a stylish item that will decorate your apartment in Moscow. Don’t forget, you still have to declare it at customs.
If you have the opportunity to purchase last minute tickets, take advantage of it. Then the most prestigious tourist parties will be cheaper
Excursion tours to Florence on New Year 2017
Florence, without a doubt, can be called the most beautiful city in Italy. No wonder that tours to Florence for New Year 2017 are in great demand. You can spend your unforgettable winter holidays in the “Open Air Museum” - this is how this city is often called.
The famous Uffizi Gallery (the largest European collection of works visual arts), the majestic bell tower of Giotto, the medieval city hall, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiori, the amazing embankment, the masterpiece of which is the ancient Ponto Vecchio bridge - this is far from full list beauties of Florence, which you can visit by ordering sightseeing tours to Italy 2017.
Tours to Florence in winter are also attracted by the non-winter weather - here the thermometer rarely drops below +10..+12 degrees. The brightly lit, hospitable festive city is conducive to long walking. On the evening of December 31st everyone gathers for large areas to celebrate the New Year in a relaxed musical atmosphere. Sparkling wine flows like a river, salutes and fireworks are visible everywhere, in a word, Florence on New Year’s Day is beautiful and amazing.
And for those who want to get to know others better ancient cities countries we offer excursion tours to Italy 2017- Verona, Venice, Rimini, Siena, Milan and Rome are waiting for you!
There are less than two weeks left until the New Year 2017, which means it’s time to decide on the choice of the place where you will celebrate it. If you are still undecided, we advise you to turn your attention to Florence.
As you know, Florence was founded in 59 BC, personally by one of the greatest men ancient world- commander, politician and writer Gaius Julius Caesar. But the capital of Tuscany reached its heyday in the XIV-XVI centuries, when, without exaggeration, it became financial and cultural center Europe. It is believed that it was in Florence that the cultural revolution of the Middle Ages began, known to us as the “Renaissance.”
Florence itself successfully combines the spirit of the great past (number historical monuments in this city is huge) and the atmosphere of a lively and dynamic modern city with excellent cuisine, plenty of entertainment options and great shopping opportunities.
Florence is amazing beautiful city and from an architectural point of view. It is unique in its simplicity and grandeur at the same time.
If you decide to celebrate the New Year 2017, and also spend New Year holidays in Florence, then you will probably be interested to know the main attractions of this ancient year.
First, a few words for lovers of garden art. The school of Florentine landscape design is most clearly represented in the Cascine and Boboli gardens, which represent the landscape art of the Italian Renaissance.
Below we offer a list of the most significant architectural monuments of Florence:
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria is the historical center of Florence and its political heart of Florence. On the square there is the Palazzo Vecchio, a copy of the statue “David” (the original is in the museum) - the pinnacle of Michelangelo’s creativity, the fountain “Judith” - by the sculptor Donatello and many other, but smaller-scale compositions.
Santa Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore is the main Florentine cathedral. Its greatness and historical value is the special pride of the entire Italian people. Tourists are especially attracted by the sight of the cathedral's gigantic domes - a brilliant creation of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi.
Uffizi Gallery
The most visited museum in the city is the Uffizi Gallery. The gallery is famous all over the world for its paintings by recognized masters of painting. Here you can see such masterpieces as “The Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci, “Allegory of Spring” and “The Birth of Venus” by S. Botticelli and many others.
Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Ponte Vecchio is the most famous and oldest of all the bridges laid across the Arno River in Florence. The artist and philosopher Giorgio Vasari designed a secret corridor leading under the shops located on the bridge, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti;
Church of Santa Maria Novella
The Church of Santa Maria Novella is located near the central city station, which, by the way, bears her name. Light and openwork, decorated with marble, the facade of the church is the work of Leon Battista Alberti (XV century). The interior of the church is decorated with Greek frescoes. There is also a masterpiece by Filippo Brunelleschi - the wooden “Crucifixion”.
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