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Also located in the Boboli Garden is the Kaffeehaus, which is a graceful pavilion built in
Rococo style in 1775. There's also a coffee house inside for refreshments.
Travel Tip:
It's best to get a combination ticket upon entrance
to the Pitti Palace. That way you'll be able to enjoy both the palace
and Boboli Gardens and won't have to purchase separate entrance
tickets.
Santa Maria Novella:
Travelers looking to experience the many churches Florence has to offer should head for
the Santa Maria Novella to take a look at its numerous beautiful frescoes and sculptures.
It's situated on the western edge of the old town part of Florence and has a majestic
Florentine-Gothic style of architecture. The exterior, bell tower, and interior boast magnifi-
cent design and color. Inside the church, you'll find that the church has a Latin cross floor
plan and a large crucifix suspended from the ceiling. There are also a number of tombs
placed against the walls of the church, housing some of Florence's influential and reli-
gious figures. Don't forget to check out the lovely frescoes located throughout Santa Maria
Novella as well as the different rooms that also have equally beautiful frescos, marble
carvings, and antique furniture.
Travel Tip:
There are way too many top tourist attractions
in Florence to list. But a few other popular places to go include
Basilica di San Lorenzo, Ponte Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi,
and
Mercato Nuovo.
Be sure to take the time to properly plan your
Florence trip so that you're able to see all the sights on your list!
Where to Eat:
It's no surprise that the people of Florence love to eat. After all, this is Italy! And the food
of Florence can be as plain as a takeout order, or as extravagant as the art that's displayed
in its many museums. And the really good news is that there's great food in all of the prices
ranges from budget to fine dining. Food tends to be typical of the region but you can also
find other types of foods such as steaks and even hamburgers. It really all depends on what
you're in the mood for.
Travel Tip:
For the best food prices, a good rule of thumb
to remember while looking for places to dine in Florence is look
