ITALY
Welcome to Florence!
Florence, Italy is the capital of Italy's Tuscany region. Florence is known for its many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Florence attracts millions of tourists every year, and the Historic Centre of Florence has been declared a World Heritage Site. In addition, due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Here is your guide on what to do while visiting the beautiful city of Florence, Italy!(Source: Wikipedia)
What to See
While in Florence, I highly suggest climbing to the top of Piazza Michelangelo, the Duomo, and the Bell Tower to get great views of the city. In addition, the best way to truly capture the essence of the city is to walk around as much as you can! Make sure you walk along the Arno and get a good view of the Ponte Vecchio during your trip.
What to Eat
For a panini, I highly suggest All'Antico Vinaio, Pino's, and Oil Shoppe. The two best pizza places are Gusta Pizza and Pizzeria O'Vesuvio! And for pasta, I suggest Osteria De Benci, Il Gatto E La Volpe, Trattoria 12 Gobbi, Il Profeta, Aqua Al 2, La Giostra, and Buca Mario. While these are my main reccomendations, you really can't go wrong when it comes to the food in Florence. All of the food is simply delicious.
What to Do
I highly suggest shopping while in Florence! Florence is full of wonderful stores. There is a variety of high-end brands, as well as local little shops. There is a huge selection and many of the shops are right on the beautiful Ponte Vecchio. In addition, Florence is known for it's great leather products. Make sure you go to the leather market and pick up some nice leather goods!