Private tour in Firenze Francesca B
up to 6 people
2 hours
Walking
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Francesca B.
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Our tour starts in in Santa Maria Novella heading toward the church of the same name. We will then start walking towards Piazza Duomo and along via de' Banchi and via de' Cerretani we will pass next to Santa Maria Maggiore church, the first church dedicated in Florence to Virgin Mary. In Dome Square we will see externally the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery with itsthree large doors, famous for their decorations. We will stop in Piazza della Repubblica, square used to be the center of Roman Florence. We will then arrive in Piazza della Signoria where we will see the monumental Palazzo Vecchio, built as the seat of the government of the Republic of Florence by the architect Arnolfo di Cambio. We will talk about Loggia dei Lanzi and the masterpieces of Renaissance scultpures. We will see the Uffizi Museum from outside and have a walk on Ponte Vecchio. Crossing the Ponte Vecchio we will reach the Oltrarno area where we will see Pitti Palace from outside.
-Pickl up in front of the Church of Santa Maria Novella, which is unique because of the original basilica facade from the Renaissance era and also because of the presence of important works from the painting scene of that time, such as Masaccio's Trinity, Ghirlandaio's Saint Lucy and Donor -Piazza del Duomo. We will see: the magnificent Duomo, or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery with the bronze Gate of Paradise and Giotto's Campanile -via dei Calzaiuoli -Loggiadel Porcellino where there is the Mercato Nuovo, with many stalls and souvenirs, and the Porcellino Fountain -Piazza della Repubblica -Square of the Signoria where we will see Palazzo Vecchio; the Loggia analyzing its famous statues and the Fountain of Neptune (or Biancone) and the copy of Michelangelo's statue of David -Explanation of the Uffizi Gallery from the outside and the Uffizi loggia. -Crossing the Ponte Vecchio and shopping in the jewelry stores -Oltrarno area, exterior view of Palazzo Pitti
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This is a walking tour. There is no need for transportation. I recommend that you wear comfortable shoes.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of the church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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