A city that makes you slow down.

As the cradle of the European Renaissance, this city is best experienced at a slow pace, allowing you to truly appreciate the artistic atmosphere, historical masterpieces, fascinating stories, and the beautiful landscapes and cuisine of Tuscany that make you never want to leave.😍😍😍 🔔 Preparation Strongly recommend watching the documentary "The Medici" before your trip! It was the Medici family who ignited the European Renaissance. This family produced three popes, many influential figures in Florence, and even became part of the French royal family. The documentary also mentions Renaissance heavyweights like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. 🍴 Food : When it comes to this city, I have to start with the food, especially the T-bone steak, which is absolutely delicious! I tried several restaurants and was not disappointed. The secret lies in the fact that the genuine T-bone steak must come from the prized Chianina cattle.❤️❤️❤️ 🌟 Sightseeing : 👉 Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore): A landmark of Firenze. Joining a local guided tour can provide deeper insights. 👉 Uffizi Gallery (Five-star recommendation): Allocate half a day here to see many world-famous paintings. 👉 Florence Academy of Fine Arts (Five-star recommendation): A must-visit for art lovers. This is Michelangelo's artistic sanctuary, where his masterpiece "David" resides. 👉 Piazza della Signoria: Home to the Palazzo Vecchio and various replicas of famous statues! The Palazzo Vecchio, once the residence of the Medici family, is worth a visit. I spent an afternoon there, enjoying coffee and the sun, thinking about how such leisure is hard to come by back home—probably because I'm still on vacation. There's also a large replica of David here. 👉 Ponte Vecchio: This ancient bridge spans the Arno River, preserving a rich historical legacy. The shops on either side display a dazzling array of jewelry, making it a great spot for photos. 👉 Piazzale Michelangelo (Five-star recommendation, a must-visit): After crossing the bridge, head to Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of Firenze. The view is excellent, especially at sunset (there's also a replica of David here). 👉 Additionally, if you have time, set aside a day to visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. It's just a one-hour train ride from Firenze. The tower is indeed quite tilted, and surprisingly, it hasn't fallen yet…😻😻😻 Along the way, I saw many replicas of David. Can you guess which one is the original? #Florence #Italy #ItalyTravel #Tuscany