Re: Florence
The old city is one big art gallery.
The cathedral is stunning but, what's not to like about Florence!
If you go across the Ponte Vecchio towards the newer town the road forks, go to the left and towards the river bank, here you'll find the most amazing ice cream shop that has an array of different iced tea and coffee.
The Royal garden's are a peaceful break if needed.
For eating out go into the small side streets,'there are restaurants in people's houses, it's like sitting in their dining room, real Italian food, like mama used to cook, as the advert goes.