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	Florenz, Information and images The <121> Tuscany <122>, one of the most popular holiday destinations of many sun-hungry Central and Northern Europeans, for many THE synonym for enjoyable, eventful Italy.. Coveted by gourmets, culture lovers and nature freaks, the region impresses with its diversity.. <9> <9> The tour starts and ends in the most famous city in Tuscany, Florence.. <9> <9> In between are exciting and relaxing destinations, both in the graceful interior and on the coast.. <9> <9> Whether you´re into Chianti on a journey on the Chianti road, whether you want to walk in the footsteps of old masters like Michelangelo in Florence or take a dip in the sea on the beautiful beaches of Grosseto Tuscany offers something for everyone.. <9> <9> <151> The Tuscan Kitchen <152> <9> <9> Although Tuscany, thanks to some of the VIPs who loved to settle there, has gained a little reputation as a gourmand, this is their kitchen but very down to earth and due to peasant traditions.. From this one can already deduce that mainly inexpensive, always available ingredients were used. <9> Great value is placed on the freshest ingredients in the best quality.. So even simple stews and soups taste extremely delicious.. (eg the well-known ribollita, a strong bean soup) <9> <9> The cuisine is very heavy with olive oil, prefers meat in every form, everything that the soil gives off to vegetables and herbs.. <9> Fish is mainly offered on the coast, the dominant cheese is pecorino, a sheep´s cheese.. <9> Definitely on the table comes the white, unsalted bread.. <9> <9> The <151> Chianti <152> winegrowing area produces excellent wines; look for the sign of the Gallo nero (black rooster) as you drive through the area. Many winemakers offer tasting and buying opportunities on their farms.. <9> <9> <151> Tuscan art and history <152> <9> <9> is best explored in the famous cities of the region: Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza <122> etc, which is also described in the course of the MeinWomoReisebuchs course.. <9> Whether museums, studios, outdoor statues, cathedrals and simple churches, ancient tombs, here every art lover gets his money´s worth.. <9> <9> Even the motorhome traveler has no problem finding a suitable place to sleep.. On the contrary, you are more spoiled for choice, because almost every village has its own RV park and also for the campsite lovers is well taken care of.. <9> <9> Whether it´s hustle and bustle on the coast or silence in the interior, culture in Florence or Siena or pure nature in wildlife parks like Alberello, Tuscany leaves nothing to be desired! 1352319 Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital of the Italian province of Tuscany and is located on the Arno, which flows through the old town.. <9> To the north of the city is the ridge of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, to the south are the rolling hills of Chianti.. <9> The city has about 400,000 inhabitants on an area of â€‹â€‹103 square kilometers.. <9> <982> <9> Florence, also known as ´Italian Athens´ for its cultural diversity, is world-famous and has been attracting art lovers, foodies and artisans for centuries.. <9> <982> <9> History: <9> <9> * Foundation 59. v. Chr.. Under Julius Caesar as ´Florentia´ (Roman goddess of flowers) <9> originally only a military camp ´Castrum´, still recognizable today in the square street (Via Tornabuoni, Via Cerretani, Via del Proconsolo and Piazza della Signoria).. <9> Florentia was located at the crossroads of Volterra and Pisa roads, giving a rapid boost to trade and craft industries.. <9> The economic rise was so rapid that Florentia had quickly outstripped the cities of Volterra, Chiusi, Pistoia and Lucca and was proclaimed by Emperor Diocletian therefore the capital of Tuscany and Umbria.. <9> * Nearly complete destruction during the Byzantine wars of conquest <9> * around 1000 AD, Florence regains its importance before continuing to expand and become autonomous during the rising feudalism of 1200.. <9> <982> <9> * 14. / 15.. Jhrdt.. : Florence becomes THE center and hosts important artists and scholars such as Donatello, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei).. It developed the cultural-historical epoch of the Renaissance.. <9> * In parallel with artistic development, Florence now represents the commercial and financial center. <9> * 15th c.. Influence of the Medici family, who in turn promoted the arts, science and commerce. <9> * 1492 Lorenzo de Medici dies and this marks the beginning of the decline of the splendid period of Florentine art.. At the same time, the date will be social and religious unrest <9> * 1498 establishment of Savonarola´s theocracy.. Savonarola (1452-1498) was one of the most eloquent preachers ever.. Tens of thousands waited for hours to hear him preach in Florence Cathedral.. The so-called ´black prophet´ is also called the Chomeini of the Renaissance.. <9> <982> <9> * 19th century. renewed economic upturn.. Florence becomes part of Austria.. <9> * 1861 repatriation and part of the United Italy <9> * 1865 Florence becomes Italian capital and houses the first parliament of the state <9> * 1871 Loss of capital dignity, Rome becomes capital <9> * in the 19th century.. The population doubles, and in the twentieth, it triples and the city benefits enormously from the new tourism, financial and long-distance trade sectors.. <9> * 1943-44 Occupation by German troops <9> <982> <9> Attractions: <9> <9> The city has over 70 (!) Museums.. To introduce these here would be beyond the scope.. If you would like to visit them all <1001> Information on this page} <9> <982> <9> The most well-known <121> museums <122> here as a small selection: <9> <9> * The Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, former administrative building of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, houses one of the world´s most important classical art museums, especially Italian painting.. <9> * Accademia in Piazza delle belle Arti, Via Ricasoli 66 <9> * Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Via del Proconsolo 4, Works of Sculpture with works by Donatello, Giambologna and Michelangelo <9> * Palazzo Pitti opposite Piazza della Signoria, Piazza dei Pitti, Renaissance Palace and the largest building of this district on the southern Arnoseite.. Former private collection of the Medici, including paintings by Raphael.. <9> * Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum) and the Museo di Storia Naturale (Natural History Museum) are part of the University, Piazza della Santissima Annunziata 9. <9> <982> <9> <121> Piazza della Signoria <122> <9> <9> The center of the historic old town and always center of life of this city For example, Dante was exiled here in 1301, 1497 burned here in the ´purgatory of vanities´ initiated by Savonarola jewelry, mirrors, musical instruments, valuable clothing, etc. but also in the following year, according to the papal judgment of Savonarola itself. Michelangelo´s statue of David, on the front of Palazzo Vecchio, was originally set up in the piazza.. Due to environmental damage, however, the original is now in the Academia dell Arti del Disegno, here in the piazza is a copy.. <9> Also worth seeing is the Neptune Fountain of Bartolomeo Ammanatis, marking the end of a still functioning ancient aqueduct.. <9> <982> <9> \| <9> \| <994/1162980> \| <121> Ponte Vecchio <122> <9> a very special bridge !!. It leads across the Arno, connecting the Uffizi with the Palace of the Medici.. Their special feature are jewelry shops located on both sides of the bridge.. \| <9> \| <9> <982> <9> <121> Churches <122> <9> <9> The main church and center is the Romanesque-Gothic Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo 19, with its impressive dome by Filippo Brunelleschi.. It was built from the 12th to the 14th century and is open for tourists to visit.. Also belonging to the entire complex Campanile of the Giotto south of the cathedral and the west of the church located Baptistery San Giovanni with Paradise gate.. <9> <982> <9> * Basilica di San Lorenz first built in 390, rebuilt 1421 <9> <982> <9> Romanesque churches: <9> <9> * Baptistry of San Giovanni (11th / 12th century) Piazza San Giovanni <9> * San Miniato al Monte (11th century), Via delle Porte Sante 34 <9> * Santi Apostoli (11th century), Piazza del Limbo <9> <982> <9> Romanesque-Gothic churches : <9> <9> * Badia Fiorentina (13th / 14th century), Via Dante Alighieri 12, medieval abbey church <9> * Orsanmichele (1337), Via dell´Arte della Lana <9> <982> <9> Gothic churches: <9> <9> * Santa Maria Novella, Piazza Santa Maria Novella next to the central station <9> * San Salvatore al Monte, Via delle Porte Sante 34 <9> * Santa Croce (with tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli, Gioachino Rossini, Ugo Foscolo and others, monument to Dante).. Piazza di Santa Croce <9> <982> <9> Renaissance Church <9> <9> * Santo Spirito, Piazza Santo Spirito 30 <9> <982> <9> <121> Palaces <122> <9> <9> The Palazzo Pitti, former private collection of the Medici.. Connected to the palace is the Boboli Garden with impressive landscaping and many sculptures.. <9> <982> <9> Medieval Palaces <9> * the Palazzo del Bargello (Palazzo del Podestà), now a Museum of Sculpture <9> * the Palazzo Davanzati, Via Porta Rossa 13 <9> * the Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria <9> <982> <9> Renaissance Palaces <9> <9> * the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Camillo Cavour 3 <9> * the Palazzo Rucellai, Via della Vigna Nuova 18 <9> * the Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza degli Strozzi <9> * Pandolfini Palace, Via San Gallo 74 <9> <982> <9> <121> Typical markets / shopping <122> <9> <9> Of course, Florence is not just for art lovers! ,. Shoppingsüchtige get their money´s worth.. The fine boutiques and shops around and close to Piazza della Signora make the credit cards glow.. <9> <982> <9> <9> <994/1655078> <994/1655079> <994/1641804> <994/1641805> <994/1117423> <9> <9> Beautiful typical markets can be found among others: <9> <9> Market of San Lorenzo between Piazza S. Lorenzo and Via dell Ariento, around the Basilica of San Lorenzo.. The main market of the city.. Ideal for leather goods, clothing, souvenirs.. Closed Sunday and Monday.. <9> <9> Mercato centrale offers the best and freshest food in the market in the market hall of San Lorenzo.. Open every morning from 7:00 to 14:00, except on Sundays and public holidays.. In winter, it is only open on Saturdays and days before a holiday.. <9> <982> <9> Sant Ambrogio in Piazza Ghiberti and Piazza Sant´Ambrogio.. in a hall and also outdoors.. Food, clothing, household goods, shoes etc. Open daily from 7am to 2pm.. In the market restaurants you eat well and cheap.. <9> <9> Mercato delle Cascine, every Tuesday from 7-14h in the Parco delle Cascine.. The biggest market of the city.. And cheap on top of that.. <9> <9> Mercato delle ´Pulci´, the flea market of Florence on the Piazza dei Ciompi, daily from 9.00 to 19.30.. Antique furniture and items, prints, coins and jewelry.. <9> <982> <9> <1002> 1375823 - Motorhome place Human-Firenze -campsite - intown 50136 Florenz Tuscany Italy Pay for use site 26 until 56 Euro open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember Motorhome place Socialcamper Firenze 50143 Florenz Tuscany Italy Pay for use site 15 until 20 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place campsite Internazionale Firenze 50029 Firenze-Bottai Tuscany Italy Pay for use site 33 until 38 Euro open 19.März until 10.Oktober Motorhome place campsite Michelangelo 50125 Florenz Tuscany Italy Pay for use site 40.50 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place Gelsomino 50125 Florenz Tuscany Italy Pay for use site 15 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place Area di Florence 50139 Florenz Tuscany Italy Pay for use site 22 Euro open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember Motorhome place Wohnmobil-Parkplatz am Stadion 50137 Florenz Tuscany Italy without charge open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place Parcheggio Europa 50126 Florenz Tuscany Italy Pay for use site 36 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place campsite Villa di Camerata 50137 Florenz Italy Pay for use site 32 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place Area di Piazzale delle Cascine 50144 Firenze Italy without charge open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place Stop&go 50127 Florenz Italy Pay for use site 15 Euro open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember Motorhome place Raststaette 50100 Firenze Italy without charge open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember Motorhome place Raststaette 50100 Firenze Italy without charge open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember Selected parking spaces \| Parking suitable for campers over 5 m Parkplatz italien Due Strade Large square behind a church and next to the sports field. Many restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Ideal for a city tour and to stay overnight. \| Parking lot on the highway Raststätte italien 50100 Firenze A11 km 3.0 Camper service on the A11 \| Parking lot on the highway Raststätte italien 50100 Firenze A11 km 3.0 Camper service on the A11 Selected sights \| scientific Museum of illusions Florence 50122 Florenz Borgo degli Albizi The Museum of Illusions in Florence, Italy is a fascinating place that offers a world of inventions, physics and optics in 600 m². It invites visitors to expand their horizons with puzzles and games a. . . FURTHER . . . \| building Baluardo alla fonte della Ginevra o a San Giorgio 50125 Florenz Via di Belvedere The Baluardo alla fonte della Ginevra or a San Giorgio is a trapezoidal fortification that is part of a historic fortification of the city of Florence. It is located along the city walls of Florence, . . . FURTHER . . . \| Kathedrale Basilica di Santo Spirito 50125 Florenz Piazza di Santo Spirito The Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence is a Renaissance church with an Augustinian monastery in the Oltrarno district. It bears the title of a minor basilica. The construction of the church was bas. . . FURTHER . . . \| Art Museo della Moda e del Costume 50125 Florenz Piazza dei Pitti The Museo della Moda e del Costume in Florence is a museum dedicated to fashion and costumes. Located in the Pitti Palace, it is the only museum in Italy entirely dedicated to the history of fashion. . . . FURTHER . . . \| Cultural History Villa Bardini 50125 Florenz Costa San Giorgio Villa Bardini in Florence, Italy is a historic villa with a large garden. It is located on the south side of the Arno near the Boboli Gardens. The villa once belonged to the Bardini family, but after . . . FURTHER . . . Selected service points \| Charging station Ladestation italien 50124 Due Strade Via del Gelsomino \| Laundromat Speed Queen Waschsalon italien 50124 Florenz Via dei Serragli 87 \| Laundromat Speed Queen Waschsalon italien 50125 Florenz Via dei Barbadori \| Laundromat Speed Queen Waschsalon italien 50125 Florenz Via dei Bardi \| Laundromat Speed Queen Waschsalon italien 50127 Florenz Via Orazio Vecchi 49 \| Laundromat Speed Queen Waschsalon italien 50126 Florenz Via di Ripoli 273 Selected gastronomy \| restaurant David2 italien 50135 Florenz Via Aretina Very cozy and rustic pizzeria. Prices are OK! \| restaurant David2 italien 50135 Florenz Via Aretina Very cozy and rustic pizzeria. Prices are OK! motorhome places Florenz in these books General Pois \| church Chiesa di san Felice in Piazza 50125 Florenz Piazza San Felice The Chiesa di San Felice in Piazza is a Roman Catholic church in Florence, Italy. It is located on the southern bank of the Arno River, west of the Pitti Palace. The church is mainly Gothic, but has a. . . FURTHER . . . \| Kathedrale Basilica di Santa Maria Novella 50123 Firenze, Centro storico Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 9 The Basilica di Santa Maria Novella is one of the most important churches in Florence and is located in the square of the same name. It was built between 1279 and 1357 by Dominican monks in the Gothic. . . FURTHER . . . \| church Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena de´ Pazzi 50121 Florenz Via della Colonna The Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena de´ Pazzi is a church in Florence, Italy. It is located at Borgo Pinti 58 in the northeast of the old town of Florence. The church is under the patronage of St. Mar. . . FURTHER . . . \| church Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli 50123 Florenz Piazza del Limbo The Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli is a Romanesque church and one of the oldest church buildings in Florence. Construction of the church began in 1075 and its architectural features suggest that it may hav. . . FURTHER . . . \| church Chiesa di San Carlo dei Lombardi 50122 Florenz Via dei Cimatori The Chiesa di San Carlo dei Lombardi is a Gothic Roman Catholic church in Florence, Italy. It is located in Via dei Calzaiuoli, near the Orsanmichele church. The church was built in 1349 and was origi. . . FURTHER . . . Country and towns in the vicinity