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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hike and Lunch
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5 historical facts to take on your Florence walking tour
Lace up your hiking shoes and put your art hat on: you're finally ready for that walking tour of Florence! But why not get a headstart on a few interesting facts your guide might not cover?
1. It contributed to the death of Latin
Florentine writers such as Dante and Boccaccio were among the first to abandon Latin in favor of Tuscan, which went on to become Italian. Still, Latin's decline was hardly overnight!
2. Florence Nightingale was born here
Though British by blood, the founder of modern nursing was named for the city of her birth. Her sister was less lucky. Born in Naples, she was given its ancient name - Parthenope!
3. Only one of its bridges survived World War II
Much of medieval Florence was destroyed by the retreating Nazis, including every bridge but the Ponte Vecchio. Allegedly, Hitler demanded it be spared because of its unique beauty.
4. It boasts more artistic wealth than anywhere else
Florence is home to some of the world's most renowned galleries, including one of the oldest - the Uffizi. The city is reported to hold almost a third of the world's art treasures!
5. It's the birthplace of the piano
Though the harpsichord was already a popular Renaissance-era instrument, the pianoforte was invented in Florence by Bartolomeo Cristofori, originally from Padua.
Planning Your Visit
How hard is it?
Florence's heart is fairly easy to cover by foot and most walking tours clock in at just an hour or two, unless they include tours of the Uffizi or other galleries and museums. If you're concerned about lasting the length of even a short tour, we'd advise you to check the itinerary doesn't include a climb up the Duomo's 463 steps, or uphill to the Piazzale Michelangelo.
How do the free tours work?
Free walking tours are perfect for those visiting on shoestring budgets or simply unsure how much to pay in advance. There is a catch, though! Remember the guides do this for a living so bring some cash and pay what you think it was worth at the end. Otherwise, brace yourself for a guilt-trip!
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What people are saying about Florence
Our guide Laetizia was excellent. She had a great way of making the tour fun as well as educational. The tour includes academia and uffizi as well as a tour of the city where you can learn more about the key monuments .
Very nice tour with a great guide. We were with Lorenzo. We learned about the history, city and got some recommendations where to eat!
Francesca was an awesome guide. She made our visit super interesting. She has deep knowledge and outstanding communication skills.
Super interesting visit with a great guide. She walked us through art and Uffizi history and we had a very good time.
We enjoyed very much our guided tour. Very professional! We took advantage of slow season. Uffizi was almost empty
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