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Firenze is Italian for Florence. Andrea da Firenze is an Italian composer.Firenze is a centaur in the Harry Potter series.
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Hotels in Firenze
 | Hotel Toscana  |
Score 7.525 from 17 reviews | | Piazza G. Ciardi N° 3 |  |
| One of the first hotels created in Prato, Hotel Toscana is located five minutes from the Duomo and just a few steps from the railway station in the historic centre, Porta al Serraglio. The facility is easily reachable by both public and private transport. All of the city's main works of art are reachable by a relaxing walk through the old streets of the centre.
At reception you will be welcomed by the staff, who will strive to make you feel at home through their hospitality, kindness and attention.
The hotel overlooks the historical square G. Ciardi where the main public transport starts (bus and LAM - High Mobility Line), and travels to every side of the city.
A seating corner is welcome you with a wide selection of magazines and a big screen to keep you update.
The staff are at your disposal to assure and improve the quality of your stay by helping to organise tours of city and helping with bookings for restaurants and events. ... more | | |
 | Aurora  |
Score 7.175 from 55 reviews | | Via Luigi Alamannni, 5 | |
| The property features single and double standard rooms, as well as deluxe double, double for single use, triple and quadruple rooms.
The deluxe accommodations are in the main house, while the standard rooms are situated in the dependance building located 100 metres away.
The rooms are furnished in a pleasant and welcoming way, all have private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
The accommodations are furthermore equipped with satellite TV, air-conditioning, Internet access, telephone, mini bar and mini safe. ... more | | |
 | La Gioconda |
Score 6.55 from 18 reviews | | Via Panzani 2 | |
| Decorated in the same sober and elegant taste as the rest of the hotel, the 24 rooms of Hotel La Gioconda welcome guests in spacious and bright rooms which are inviting and come with all the amenities, among the best for a 3-star hotel in Florence.
Care has been taken with every detail and some rooms have views over Florence, and are available for all types of needs and sizes, and all have private bathrooms with either shower or bathtub and complementary beauty kit (hairdryer upon request). Rooms for non smokers, internet, direct telephone, sat TV, and air conditioning are made available to visitors. Guests can also ask to have their breakfast conveniently served in their room. ... more | | |
| | Hotel Palace Prato  |
Score 5.675 from 16 reviews | | Via Pier della Francesca 71 | |
| All rooms have a TV, telephone, hairdryer, air conditioning, heater, safety deposit box and minibar. ... more | | |
| | Hotel Rosary Garden |
Score 10 from 1 reviews | | Via Di Ripoli, 169 | |
| Completely refurbished, with a charming atmosphere, elegant and friendly at the same time, it is located in a residential area of Florence, a few steps away from the historical centre.
There are several restaurants close by and a nice shopping area, as well as the famous sights of Florence. It is particularly easy to visit the Chianti through the Wine Road and the Outlet Mall that has a variety of fashion shops.
Disabled facilities are available on request. ... more | | |
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| Sightseeing Tour to the Middle Age Town of Lucca |
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After departing Pisa, arrive at Lucca and the meeting point for a guide to show you the wonderful highlights of this town.
This interesting city retains the charm of a small and ancient Italian city. Over the centuries it has managed to maintain its independence and freedom by adopting a cautious policy. Having miraculously escaped the devastation of war, today it boasts one of the most extraordinary Tuscan art heritage.
The imposing tree-lined Renaissance walls which totally enclose it, the maze of medieval streets flanked by towers and boutiques, the enchanting Romanesque churches and bright inviting squares captivate the visitor.
With your guide you will visit Piazza San Michele in Foro, to admire the church bearing the same name, one of the most typical examples of Lucca-Pisan architecture. Piazza Napoleone, a great, shady Square with a neoclassical monument to Maria Luigia of Bourbon.
Then the San Martino Cathedral, important destination for medieval pilgrims who came here to worship "Il Volto Santo" (The holy Countenance of Christ), today the symbol of the city.
Following this, Piazza Anfiteatro, built on the ruins of the ancient Roman arena, one of the most picturesque landmarks of the town.
To conclude your tour you will have valuable free time to shop in Fillungo Street or to take a walking trip on the walls, before your return to Pisa.
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| Hill Towns of Veneto Tour from Venice (Asolo, Bassano del Grappa and Marostica) |
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Enjoy the tranquil hills of Veneto and visit enchanting Asolo, Bassano del Grappa famous for its Palladian bridge, and for being the home of Grappa. Also enjoy Villa Barbaro designed by Andrea Palladio and many other fine examples of Renaissance art and architecture. Enjoy some of the regional cuisine, along with wine tasting and a visit to a local vineyard on the Prosecco wine road. Limited driving time means you spend the vast majority of the day off the vehicle enjoying the company of the locals.
Throughout the day your friendly and informative guides, Monica and Jonathan, will entertain you with the legends of Veneto. Visit medieval Marostica, famous for its living game of chess. This world famous event, full of pageantry, is played with living players dressed in sumptuous costumes upon a giant chess board that is permanently laid out in the town square. The event re-enacts a game first played here in 1454 between two citizens to decide who would win the right to marry the daughter of the Lord of the castle.
At the point where the cool, clear waters of the river Brenta emerge from the Dolomites you will find Bassano del Grappa. Famous for both its alpine bridge designed by Palladio and for being the home of Grappa "the firewater of the mountains".
After lunch, fall under the spell of Asolo, a village under enchantment, where every few steps journey back in time. Enjoy a fascinating walking tour of the village which has been a popular resort for centuries as the spacious villas dotted around the landscape attest. Throughout the day you will pass a bewildering succession of villas of different periods and styles.
The most famous villas of Veneto are the villas designed by Palladio, whose designs have influenced architects all over the world. Visit one of the best examples of his work, the Villa Barbaro at Maser, a villa set in perfect harmony with the surrounding countryside.
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At the foot of the Tiburtini hills, which dominate the vast quarries of travertine marble, and are host to the springs bringing sulfurous waters to the spa town of Bagni di Tivoli, you will first stop to visit Villa of the Emperor Hadrian (or Villa Adriana in Italian) The ruins can only hint at the grandeur and beauty of this Villa which the Emperor Hadrian had built to remind him of the monuments and sites he had admired during his travels in the East. Continue to the magnificent Villa D'Este, one of the most beautiful residences of the Renaissance. Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, it is a masterpiece of Italian architecture and especially garden design. Discover Villa D'Este countless fountains, set in the heart of magnificent Italian style gardens, create a delightfully graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight and water.
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