If you are looking for an artistic treasure, you have found it in Florence, Italy. The architecture is rich in culture and the city offers a large number of museums, churches and palaces for tourists to visit. Florence offers a newer portion of the city, the Oltarno as well as the historical portion, giving this city a multicultural experience for those who visit.

Traveling to Florence is simple; it is well connected throughout Italy and Europe. The Vespucci Airport offers an easy way to travel into the city by air and for those who prefer the train; the Italian railway network has connections throughout the city. Of course you can always rent a car, a scooter or even a bicycle for travelling within the city. There is not much parking available, so use of a car may be more of a hassle than it is worth. The historical portion of the city is small enough that travelling on foot or scooter is recommended.
Climate:
The climate in Florence, Italy is generally mild and calm, but with the city situated in a valley the temperatures can fluctuate quite often.  July and August are the warmest months while June and September offer the warmest weather without being too hot.  August can become so hot that many businesses close down and the locals escape the cities heat for a few weeks, so keep this in mind if you plan to travel during this month.  Rain is more common during the months of October, November, December, March and April.

What to Do:
Florence offers visitors a wide variety of things to do, shopping and sightseeing is a must while in the city as well as tasting some of the local cuisine. If you are short on time and want to ensure you see the best of Florence on Italy tours, take a look at the list below for the must see sites of the city.

Uffizi Museum: There are many museums in Florence and all are worth seeing, but Uffizi is considered one of the world’s best. Works of art from important historic artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and many others are found in their massive 45 room showcase.

The Vasari Corridor: Built in 1565, this kilometer long passageway connects the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace, while it is connected; it is set up as its own museum. The entrance to the corridor is found on the first floor of the Uffizi Gallery, the unmarked door leads to the passageway where guests can explore the amazing architecture. The passageway is only available through booking a tour.

Ponte Vecchio: The famous bridge is near the Roman crossing and offers visitors a chance to shop some of the best goldsmith and jewelry shops in the city.

Piazzale Michelangelo: On the south bank of the Arno river, this monument was designed in 1869 Giuseppe Poggi, as a dedication to Michelangelo. Tourists flock to this monument for the spectacular views of the city that it offers.
Duomo, Florence’s Cathedral: This cathedral stands tall and proud in the city’s skyline and offers some of the most famous artworks inside and throughout for visitors to explore.