Take a break in Florence this year

Lying on the River Arno, the city of Florence is renowned for its importance in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance especially for its art and architecture. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982, the historic centre of Florence attracts millions of visitors annually and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city continues to have a major influence in music, architecture, education, cuisine, fashion, philosophy, science and religion.

The historic centre of Florence contains elegant squares, Renaissance palaces, academies, parks, gardens, churches, monasteries, museums, art galleries and ateliers. According to a study carried out in 2007, the city was also nominated as the most desirable destination for a holiday in the world.

Flight time from the UK to Florence is a mere two hours and the time difference is one hour ahead of GMT. There are regular flights from all major UK airports, year round, to Florence. Due to its extreme popularity, all travel agents will offer holiday packages to Florence but be aware also that they will be booked up quickly.