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16-04-2016, 08:14 AM
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Going to Florence in three weeks time . Just wondered if anyone has been there ? If so do you have any tips or advice ? Any would be appreciated
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16-04-2016, 08:53 AM
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We've been once (tour from a cruise) and really liked the city.

Everything's easily walkable, but if you want to visit the Uffitzi Gallery either pre book tickets, or be prepared for a long queue!

Plenty of lovely bistros and cafes everywhere.

Enjoy!
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16-04-2016, 08:54 AM
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Somewhere I would have loved to have gone to
It will be a lovely experience I'm sure - Italy, so romantica
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16-04-2016, 09:24 AM
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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.
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16-04-2016, 09:47 AM
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I went there on a day trip when we we staying further north on the coast - there are works of art wherever you walk in the old town, magical.
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16-04-2016, 09:50 AM
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Abbey I haven't been but my son went there on honeymoon.
Needless to say he enjoyed it.
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16-04-2016, 10:11 AM
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Thank you for all your replies . I am even more excited now about going !
I have a special birthday this year and OH asked what I wanted . So a week in Florence is my special birthday present .
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Originally Posted by Abbey ->
Thank you for all your replies . I am even more excited now about going !
I have a special birthday this year and OH asked what I wanted . So a week in Florence is my special birthday present .
Magnifico !
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16-04-2016, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Abbey ->
Thank you for all your replies . I am even more excited now about going !
I have a special birthday this year and OH asked what I wanted . So a week in Florence is my special birthday present .
40th Abbey? What are you doing on this site??
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40th Abbey? What are you doing on this site??
Ha ha , I wish
 
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