Here you are in the middle of the most ancient streets of Florence historical centre. Dome square is the spiritual heart of the city, where you can find the city Cathedral. The Dome, with the Brunelleschi Cupola making unique the skyline of Florence, is consecrated to Santa Maria del Fiore and is probably the most worldwide known masterpiece in the city. Its Bell Tower is adorned with bas-reliefs and shows beautiful green and white marbles.
Plus - An incredibly lively area, always busy with pedestrians, shops, cafes and typical Tuscan restaurants, is the central ideal place to start visiting Florence major museums and monuments.
Florence hotels near SMN central train station
Florence central train station is located the historical centre. The architectural structure was designed in 1930 with the outline of Fascio Littorio, Fascism's main symbol. The Santa Maria Novella station is probably the main work of the Rationalism group: the building is modern in its stile but has also a classic look for the white-stone stone facade.
Benefits - certainly the most comfortable are if you travel by train! But you can also take a train and reach everyday Florence beautiful surroundings (San Gimignano, Siena and the Chianti area).
Accommodation near the Arno river
The main river in Florence is called Arno and crosses all the city centre, where it meets Ponte Vecchio, one of the most known works of art of the city, and the only bridge not destroyed by Hitler's air-bombing in 1944. Arno banks are pretty evocative since they constitute the first human settlement in Florence.
Advantages - You're in a quiet location that offers some of the most romantic views of the ancient part of Florence.
Accommodation in the area of Fiesole
Fiesole is a little Etruscan town that still preserve some interesting traces of the ancient walls. Other than Etruscan ruins and a gorgeous Roman arena, you can enjoy the most stunning panorama of Florence.
Benefits - No busy streets, no more noises; just enchanting panoramas and beautiful parks.
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