A visitors guide to Florence, Italy – Part 1

With its gorgeous views and elegant atmosphere, Florence is truly the artist’s city. If you feel the burning need to do a painting in a foreign locale, this is the one. Florence is the third most popular tourist destination in Italy, and for good reason.

The art in this city is exquisite. You will find some great art all over town but one item in particular stands out among the throng… Michaelangelo’s David. If you like David you will love Florence, because he is everywhere! There are David clones all over town. But the real deal lies along with many of the masters unfinished works in the Galleria dell Academia. You simply have to stop by this place. And the Palazzo Vecchio has a lot of great art, too.

When you are through art gazing and are looking for someplace to eat, there are a few places that come to mind. The Trattoria Za-Za is a string of outdoor eateries that each have their own unique flavor. It is a very popular spot and you will find the atmosphere warm and inviting. The Festival del Gelato is another strip of restaurants that provides a great taste of life in this fair city.

As far as nightlife is concerned you have a few options. Central Park is a great place to go to see all sorts of performance art shows, live exhibitions, and live music. The Space Park Electronic Night Club is like half club half amusement park. You go inside and have so many options it is almost overwhelming. One is fun if you feel like watching, the other is great if you feel like dancing.

In my eyes this is one of the most interesting places in the world. You get a real taste for life in a place like this. It is easy to see how its scenic views and warm people could lead one to produce much great art. This should be at the top of your list if you plan on traveling to Italy.