Florence is an overflowing artist’s canvas, its beauty expanding abundantly on each street and adorning every building. When you stay at a villa in Florence you will have the opportunity to witness this great city and all its wonders. As the capital of Tuscany it lives up to the expectations of being the epicentre of Italian artistic culture. Florence appears to be held in a perpetual period of Renaissance, with artistic endeavours decorating the streets and familiar masterpieces being carefully preserved in the numerous galleries and museums. It abounds with essential attractions, including the Uffizi gallery, the intricately decorated cathedral and the Accademia. When you travel from your Florence villa to the Uffizi you will witness spectacular works of art, from Botticelli’s iconic painting of The Birth of Venus to pieces by Michelangelo and Rembrandt. Due to the popularity of this historic gallery it may be wise to book tickets in advance online. The Accademia is yet another gallery which hosts incredible sculptures by renowned and historical artists. Staying in one of the many beautiful villas in Florence enables you to experience art on your doorstep with many replicas of statues and sculptures adorning the squares and streets of this fine city. Immerse yourself in the ubiquitous art of Florence and experience true Italy.
Tuscany is renowned for its delicious food and Florence offers perfect examples to comply with this well dispensed accolade. The aroma of succulent pastries accompany the seemingly ever - present fragrance of strong, sweet coffee which lingers enticingly in the air. Food is a seriously considered past time in Italy and you may wish to purchase some of the local products available at the markets and shops in the area and recreate some of the stunning traditional recipes at your villa in Florence. Satisfaction is immediate when you taste the locally grown olives, handmade pasta and freshly baked bread dipped in tantalisingly flavoursome oils, all of which are readily obtainable from the stores and charming stalls of the local markets.
Eating out is a real treat in this region and you may wish to venture further from your villa in Florence and have breakfast at a coffee shop or perhaps dinner at one of the many traditional or contemporary restaurants in the area. Of course you may think that after such rich dining there would be no room for pudding, but even if you ignore the sumptuous delights of an Italian dessert menu, once you step into the streets of Florence, you will soon be greeted by the irresistible display of ice-creams from the Gelato distributors. So immense is the Italian appreciation of this incomparable sweet that they even host an annual Gelato festival to celebrate it. When staying at your villa in Florence, one can also enjoy the fine wines of the region and take advantage of the many wine tours on offer, sampling the luscious beverages from various vineyards in the area.
If all this feasting leaves you in search of calorie burning pursuits, why not leave your Florence Villa and embark on a walking tour of the city and explore the meandering cobbled streets of Florence? The hidden passages are besieged with history and open up into monumental squares, lined with restaurants, cafés and works of art. You can also tour Tuscany by bicycle and journey from your villa in Florence to visit surrounding areas of stunning landscapes. You can also sail along the River Arno and even enjoy canoeing on its placid waters. If ambling around the shops is as active as you would like to be when you holiday at a villa in Florence, embrace the sophistication of Italian fashion and explore the abundance of clothes shops throughout the city. Perhaps purchase unique handmade jewellery from the historical, restored establishments, which lie cocooned in the network of charming side streets. Wherever you choose to go in Florence you will be greeted by astounding aesthetics which will draw you each day from your villa in Florence as you anticipate the discovery of even more of the location’s delights.
