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Finding the ideal accommodation in Florence

By: Andrew Colt

Finding an ideal accommodation in Florence is not a difficult task: the city is very small and there are many beautiful areas showing personal benefits...let's see some of the most beautiful locations, so you can choose the one that fits your taste!

Accommodation near Dome of Florence

Dipped in the maze of the ancient streets of the historical centre, Piazza del Duomo is Florence spiritual heart, housing San Giovanni Baptistery and the city Cathedral. The Dome, with its Cupola distinguishing Florence's skyline, has been realized by Brunelleschi over 14 years, and finally consecrated to Santa Maria del Fiore by pope Eugenio IV. Giotto's bell Tower, 84 meters high adorned by statues and bas-reliefs, brightens with white, red and green marbles this marvellous square.

Benefits - if your looking for museums and monuments and don't care for busy streets and noises, this is simply the best location in Florence.

Florence hotels near Station

In the middle of the city centre you can find the Santa Maria Novella central train station (SMN) the main work designed by the Italian Rationalism: a modern look joins the classical style of the white facade. The project was made by Gruppo Toscano and Giovanni Michelacci.

Advantages - this location is easily attainable with every means of transport, and you can always take a train to visit Florence surrounding areas (like Chianti or Maremma).

Accommodation near the Arno river

The Arno river, originating on Mount Falterona in the Apennines, crosses Florence, where it passes historical bridges as the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence to survive to World War II, now staging the famous artisan goldsmiths workshops. The Arno river flooded this city in historical times, the last occasion being the famous flood of 1966.

Advantages - You're in a quiet location that offers some of the most romantic views of the ancient part of Florence.

Accommodation in the area of Fiesole

On a hill overlooking Florence, Fiesole is a small ancient Etruscan village, as may be recognized from the remains of its ancient walls, probably founded in the IX century B.C. Here you can visit a beautiful Roman amphitheatre and unique Etruscan ruins, other than enjoy the most amazing view of Florence in the valley below.

Plus - You can visit some of the most beautiful parks in Florence and breathe the air of city hills, just two steps far from the busy streets of the city centre.

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