Unless you are really running low on souvenirs emblazoned with male genitalia (and who isn't?) and/or non-descript leather bags, there's no reason to allow a lot of time here. It's a tourist trap and a dull one at that. Rub the nose of Il Porcellino for luck and kicks and be done with it.

The church near the central station is not only famous for its frescos by Domenico Ghirlandaio but also because Boccaccio lets start his "Decamerone" here.

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The most beautiful church in the world they say...

Beautiful place with a wonderful square.

My lovely wife lived here for 6 months, and we haven't been here yet!

The Duomo. When I would get lost walking home at night, I would get oriented by asking passers-by "Dove il Duomo?". That little bit of info always go me back on the right track. Should that have been: "Dove il Duomo è?"

Walkint through the city was breath taking with many statues to see also the italian cuisine is fantastic.

beautiful. love walking by the river

Unless you are really running low on souvenirs emblazoned with male genitalia (and who isn't?) and/or non-descript leather bags, there's no reason to allow a lot of time here. It's a tourist trap and a dull one at that. Rub the nose of Il Porcellino for luck and kicks and be done with it.

Mercato Nuovo

We rented bicycles and cruised the neighborhoods on both sides of the Arno. Enjoyed a gorgeous sunset view of the Ponte Vecchio while picnicking on the banks of the river.

The doors.

"Oh look at those dogs swimming in the water!"
"Wait those aren't dogs, they're rats."

Such a beautiful place.

It wasn't quite what I expected.

An art-lovers paradise, with pasta pasta pasta! Click thru for more Italian escape