Florence a world heritage city popularly called Firenze by Italians, is the capital of Tuscany, and is one of the biggest tourist sites in the world. Not only is Florence known for its cultural heritage, it is one of the leading religious tourism attractions. Known for its cathedral called The Duomo and its lovely Piazza's. Florence has a rich history of art and culture, and there are nearly a dozen world class museums located in Firenze, after all it is one of the focal points of the Italian renaissance.



Florence more than anything else has fast become a destination for honeymooners and couples, Florence's river Arno is one of the most scenic rivers in Italy, the bridges of Florence are known the world over for the romantic locales they provide, and people spend a day or two exploring the wonders of Florence on foot just to experience the romance of Florence. One of the biggest advantages that Florence has over various other tourist destinations is that it has meticulously preserved the rich architectural brilliance that it has come to be known for, some structures in Florence are over 500 years old.

From a tourist's perspective, the first requirement for visiting a city like Florence is accommodation, there a few hotels that are located all over Florence,but what has caught the imagination of many tourists are the numerous bed and breakfasts that have started to spring up in, and around Florence. Some bed and breakfasts are located on the outskirts of Florence amidst the country site of Florence. Most couples prefer staying in the lovely locales that are offered by such bed and breakfasts. The best part is since the transportation system is well developed, there are hardly any commuting issues, not to mention most tourists prefer hiring a car.

Apart from the boutique value that bed and breakfasts bring to the city of Florence, there is no compromise on the quality of the stay, most bed and breakfasts come equipped with swimming pools, televisions in each room, and a private parking space. In addition almost all bed and breakfasts have internet access or at least a dedicated telephone in each room. Compared to a hotel in the heart of the city, the price difference is immense, and in addition bed and breakfasts offer an authentic Italian experience.

There is a saying that you have not experienced Italy if you have not tasted its cuisine, bed and breakfasts in Florence are well known for the authentic cuisine that they offer, all the food offered is prepared as it was a hundred years ago, this is something that bigger hotel's miss out on as their cuisine is more international in flavour. It is always a good idea to book ahead as bed and breakfasts are increasingly popular and there is usually a waiting list in peak season.

No matter what the purpose of your visit to the fascinating city of Florence, make sure you have considered the option of a bed and breakfast, more and more people prefer going to a bed breakfast for the wonderfully Italian experience that they offer. Why then should you be deprived of another authentic Florentine experience?