Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence

Realised in 1423, the Basilica of San Lorenzo was designed and built by Brunelleschi. The Master produced an innovative project, dramatically different from the classical style of churches, with their almost mystical lighting, creating a church where the light is allowed to penetrate and illuminate all of the building's architectural features.

Inside the Basilica of San Lorenzo one finds the works of Desierio da Settignano, Donatello, Rosso Fiorentino, and Bronzino. The Old Sacristy is the work of Brunelleschi, whilst the New Sacristy was realised by Michelangelo; the latter houses the tombs of the members Medici Dynasty, hence it is also called the "Medici Chapel". The Laurenziana Library, situated to the left of the Basilica di San Lorenzo was also the work of Michelangelo, commissioned by the Medici Family.

Close to the Basilica di San Lorenzo there is the Mercato Centrale, an excellent example of 19th century glass and iron architecture and well worth visiting.

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Helvetia & Bristol Firenze Visit

5 stars

In front of Palazzo Strozzi, in the centre of Florence, there is the armonious nineteenth-century facade of a Hotel which is part of the city's history. Its rooms, restored in the fullest respect...

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Via dei Pescioni, 2
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Savoy Firenze Visit

5 stars

Florence is one of the world's most beautiful and historical cities and the Hotel Savoy is situated right in its heart on the Piazza della Repubblica. It is an easy walk to all the city's main...

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Piazza della Repubblica, 7
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Relais Santa Croce Firenze Visit

5 stars

A stunning 5 star hotel situated in the immediate vicinity of the Basilica of Santa Croce, on Florence's Via Ghibellini, Relais Santa Croce occupies one of the city's most prestigious historic...

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Via Ghibellina, 87
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Athenaeum Firenze Visit

4 stars

Hotel Athenaeum is the perfect choice for those looking for a contemporary, cosmopolitan style hotel in the heart of the historic center of Florence, just steps away from the Galleria...

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Via Cavour, 88
50129 Firenze (Firenze)

Grand Hotel Minerva Firenze Visit

4 stars

One of Florence's most exclusive establishments, the Grand Hotel Minerva occupies a fabulous position in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, one of the city's most centrally placed squares. Thanks to...

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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 16
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Astoria Firenze Visit

4 stars

Situated in the centre of Florence the Hotel Astoria offers elegant guestrooms of the Palazzo Gaddi and Palazzo Arrighetti, historic buildings belonging to noble Florentine families, where art...

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Via del Giglio, 9
50100 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni Firenze Visit

4 stars

Located in Florence's historic centre, right behind Piazza della Signoria, just a stone's throw from the Uffizi and Florence's main historical attractions, the Hotel Bernini Palace dates back to XV...

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Piazza San Firenze, 29
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Londra Firenze Visit

4 stars

Elegant 4 star in the center of Florence, the Hotel Londra is situated few steps from the train station of Santa Maria Novella, the trade and congress area, and the major attractions of the city....

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Via Jacopo da Diacceto, 16/20
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Roma Firenze Visit

4 stars

Hotel Roma is an elegant Florentine property, facing directly onto Piazza Santa Maria Novella: one of the most enchanting of the Tuscan capital's historic squares. The hotel interiors feature a...

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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 8
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

J and J Historic House Hotel Firenze Visit

4 stars

J and J Historic House Hotel of Florence occupies an elegant renaissance edifice dating back to the 16th century. Part boutique hotel, part period residence, the J and J Hotel has been designed so...

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Via di Mezzo, 20
50121 Firenze (Firenze)

JK Place Firenze Visit

4 stars

An elegant habitat that joins atmosphere with scents from the past while at the same time offering precise and decidedly contemporary comfort. The Florence's hotel JK Place follows a philosophy of...

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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 7
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Residence Hilda Firenze Visit

4 stars

At the elegant Residence Hilda, just a few steps from the Duomo of Florence you get more privacy than at a 5 star hotel, light and streamlined interiors, designer details conspicuous only by their...

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Via dei Servi, 40
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

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La Casa del Garbo Firenze Visit

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Bed & Breakfast Casa del Garbo has everything you could ever wish for from a holiday in Florence. First and foremost, there is the unbeatable location in Piazza della Signoria, opposite the...

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Piazza della Signoria, 8
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Palazzo Tolomei Firenze Visit

Historical Residences

Palazzo Tolomei is a magnificent period residence in the heart of Florence, only recently transformed in luxury guest house. In 1695, to celebrate his marriage to Maria Ugolini, the wealthy...

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Via Ginori, 19
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Residenza del Moro Firenze Visit

Historical Residences

Located on the ancient noble floor of the Palace Niccolini-Bourbon, a splendid XVI century building, the Residenza has undergone a thorough restoration work and consist today of 11 wonderful...

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Via del Moro, 15
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Tornabuoni Suites Collection Firenze Visit

Luxury Suites and Penthouses

The Tornabuoni Suites Collection is an exclusive selection of luxury apartments situated in prestigious town houses in the heart of the historic center of Florence: in the 17th century Palazzo...

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Via Tornabuoni, 9
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Granduomo Charming Accommodation Firenze Visit

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An exclusive property in the historic center of Florence, directly opposite the city's Cathedral. A place in which to experience a delightful combination of timeless Italian elegance and...

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Piazza del Duomo, 1/7
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

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The name of the museum is most likely to derive from "Uffici" or "Offices",...

Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio has truly ancient origins; the original bridge was built by the Etruscans who...

Brunelleschi's Dome

Initiated in 1420, the construction of the dome of the Cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del...

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Initiated in 1334, the bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as "Giotto's bell...