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Florence
Florence is located in the heart of Tuscany, between
the Tyrrenian and Adriatic seas. Considered an outdoor museum, Florence
is home to some of the most illustrious works of art - both within
the city's museums, and out doors. Known not only for its art, Florence
is an historic city founded by the Romans in 30 B.C.
Only minutes from the city there are ancient Roman and Etruscan
remains including an amphitheater that is still in use.
Just outside the city limits, one enters the area of Chianti and
there, in the fall, the smell of wine fills the air.
Florence is a small city that has more to offer than most larger
cities. Often when there isn't an international market or antique
fair to browse, there may be a concert or a festival of the season.
A host of 19th century theaters attract international companies
to Florence to perform some of the world's most renowned operas
and plays.
Otherwise, an evening is typically spent meeting friends for a glass
of sparkling wine, or a coffee, and a stroll along the shop-lined
avenues.
On weekends, travel outside of Florence is very convenient as Tuscany
is one of Italy's central regions. On the fast train, the Pendolino,
Rome can be reached in 1 and 1/2 hours. Pisa, Bologna and Lucca
are about an hour away, while Siena is only 45 minutes by car or
bus. Both Venice and Verona are approximately three hours by train.
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