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Florence & Rome Trip

Discover two beautiful Italian cities in four days.

By Tereza O., Jan 2012

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Accademia Gallery Florence

Built especially to hold a single masterpiece – Michelangelo's David. There are also other impressive works by Michelangelo.

Carabé Gelateria

One of the best gelatos in Florence, great and friendly service and fair price.

Florence Cathedral Dome

It is quite a climb, but so very worth it. One of the most incredible places in Florence. Superb view!

Giotto's Bell Tower

A free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings on the Piazza del Duomo. Climb its 414 steps for a superb view!

Florence Baptistry

One of Florence's oldest buildings – and most extraordinary. Best known for its elaborately sculpted doors.

Basilica of St Lawrence, Florence

One of the largest and oldest churches of Florence, founded in the late 4th century. The testimony to the Medici family.

Medici Riccardi Palace

The most famous and one of the finest palaces in Florence. The prototype of Renaissance civil architecture.

Medici Chapel

Opulently decorated in marble, gold and jewels, these chapels are a celebration of the famous and powerful family – the Medicis.

Fountain of Neptune Florence

Situated on the Piazza della Signoria, in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati.

Uffizi Gallery

One of the greatest museums. Premier collection of Italian Renaissance art, featuring works by Botticelli,Titian, Michelangelo and da Vinci.

Vecchio Bridge

The most famous of all Florence's treasures consists of three segmented arches, the main arch being some 30 metres wide.

Restaurant Il Santo Bevitore

A very nice restaurant where atmosphere is great, food excellent and prices are smart! It is really worth a visit.

Villa d'Este

A breath-taking staple of Renaissance architecture and gardening. An absolute must-see for the sheer beauty.

Hadrian's Villa

The home of the Roman Emperor, a crucial archaeological site and a sight to behold – both for the architecture and the artefacts. Must-see.

Colosseum

An awe-inspiring sight and one of the majestic buildings built by the Romans. A must-visit while you're in Rome.

Roman Forum

From triumphal arches to the houses of Emperors, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill contain the remains of the heart of the Roman world.

Palatine Hill

One of the Seven Hills of Rome. Full of archaeological finds – the city spread from here to other places.

Imperial Forums

The once-majestic fora are now in ruins, but still worth the visit. Used to be the centres of political life in Rome.

Il Vittoriano

This colossal complex was built to commemorate the unification of Italy. A source of controversy, but still worth the visit.

Piazza Navona

A beautiful, large square crowned by the Fountain of the Four Rivers, an Egyptian obelisk and other monuments.

Pantheon

The Pantheon is one of the Rome’s most famous attractions as well as one of the best preserved Roman buildings in the world.

Gelateria Giolitti

The oldest ice-cream shop near Piazza Colonna. Ideal for kids. Delicious ice cream and coffee.

Spanish Square & the Spanish Steps

A monumental square with beautiful sights scattered around. The Spanish Steps are especially famous, but there is also a nice fountain and a French church.

Trevi Fountain

A stunning, elaborate Baroque gem of a fountain. This famous sight is a must while in the city. Beautiful even at night.

Etruscan Necropolises of Tarquinia

This stupenduous site holds over 6,000 tombs of various types, some of them painted. Do not miss.

Etruscan Necropolis of Cerveteri

One of the major Etruscan cities and a place with unique atmosphere. Check out the various houses of the dead, some with stone reliefs.

Ostia Antica

Ancient Ostia is one of Rome’s best kept secrets with some of the best Roman ruins in the world. A little out-the-way, but definitely worth it.

Castel Sant'Angelo

Initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. Now a museum.

St Peter's Square

Square outside the Basilica di San Pietro in the Vatican City. An Egyptian obelisk stands in the centre.

St Peter’s Basilica

One of Rome's absolute gems and a masterpiece of the Renaissance. Regarded as one of the holiest Roman Catholic sites.

Sistine Chapel

Famous for its architecture and its fresco paintings by Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino and others.

Vatican Museums

These museums display the vast collection of artwork collected by the Catholic church and its popes. Many gems by Renaissance artists.

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