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Beautiful walk through the center of Florence, passing by some points of artistic and architectural interest in Florence. This trail can be done walking or cycling, as the city has cycle paths in the historic center. In the Middle Ages, Florence was an important artistic, cultural, commercial, political, economic, and financial center which led it to play the role of capital of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany (1569-1859) with the government of the Medici and Lorraine families, becoming one of the...

This Itinerary follows the ancient Via Cassia - Clodia, which has been traveled for more than two thousand years and connects the cities of Florence, Prato, Pistoia, Pescia, and Lucca. This route is Segment 1, which starts from Florence, near Piazza della Signoria, and reaches Prato, up to Piazza Duomo. The itinerary takes place on paved roads and, at times, on paths, skirting a stretch of the Bisenzio River just before arriving in Prato. For the list with all the segments:...

A lovely tour in the historic center of the beautiful city of Florence. This itinerary starts from Piazza del Duomo, where it is recommended to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, a beautiful artwork, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni. The route then reaches Piazza della Signoria, where Michelangelo's David is located, and then continues to Piazza San Firenze. This city is very interesting on a historical, artistic, architectural and cultural level and offers...

This path follows the ancient via Cassia - Clodia traveled for more than two thousand years that connects the cities of Florence, Prato, Pistoia, Pescia and Lucca. This itinerary forms part of the Camino de Santiago towards Compostela or towards Rome. In this area you will discover numerous historical, artistic, naturalistic and religious attractions. The Way is made up of four distinct stages: 1. Florence - Prato - Easy 2. Prato - Pistoia - Media 3. Pistoia - Pescia - Media 4. Pescia -...

Someone once pointed out that the result of Italian history of passion, religious fervor, artistic temperament and political instability were Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and the Renaissance. The city of Firenza was the cradle of the Renaissance and its art and beauty have attracted travelers for centuries. His famous icons were created when Florence was a powerful independent republic, ruled by a family of corrupt dukes who murdered their rivals while pouring out their wealth to support...