Florence is the Tuscan capital, situated on the Arno River. It is the cradle of the Italian Renaissance and is considered the capital of European art.
The history of Florence is linked to the famous names of the Middle Ages. The historic city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Florence is considered as one big museum due to its large number of architectural, historical and cultural monuments.
Among the city's most famous landmarks are the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, the Orsanmichele Church, the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and many other places of interest.
Florence is known not only for its many monuments, but also for its lively nightlife, modern theatres, clubs and bars.
