Itineraries

The 19th Century Florence itineraries: Squares and Music

The 19th Century Florence itineraries – designed significantly to coincide with the150th anniversary of the unification of Tuscany to the newly born unified state (1859– 2009) – took citizens and tourists on the discovery of the traces of a Century that left a profound impression on the face of Florence. This is why one of the Century’s typical customs has been renewed: the military band concert in a city square.

 Michelangelo in Florence

This pamphlet allows visitors to discover the world of Michelangelo beyond the David by visiting the numerous masterpieces he created mostly during his many years in Florence.

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Florence and train travel

Discover the area and Florence's important role in the history of train travel in Italy, with a trip along its old train tracks. The brochure boasts a brief history of train travel in Florence and Tuscany as well as the calendar of traditional events with historic train event (italian version).

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Vivere Firenze (Experience Florence)

Tours with important information for disabled travellers.
The guide outlines tourist itineraries in the historic centre which use Piazza della Repubblica as a hub leading to interesting visits of historical monuments.

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Un giorno a Firenze (A day in Florence)

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San Niccolò

On the Arno's left bank between the Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo.
San Niccolò—the part of the city that runs along the Arno's left bank at the foot of the San Miniato and Arcetri hills—is a stopping point for those headed to Piazzale Michelangelo or Forte Belvedere to take in their spectacular panoramic views of Florence. 

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Oltrarno

Neighbourhood of art and ancient artisan workshops on the Arno's left bank. The Oltrarno, the section of Florence's historic centre found on the left bank of the Arno, is a treasure waiting to be discovered by the masses of Italian and foreign tourists that flood the city. The three itineraries were mapped out for the attentive and less hurried visitor who wants to enjoy the incredible artistic treasures of the Oltrarno and experience the most genuine and refined Florentine artisan traditions in the small piazzas and winding alleyways that characterize this part of the city.

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Oltrarno hills

Walks through history, art and hillsides on the Arno's left bank.
- Arcetri hills
- Montici hills
- Bellosguardo hills
- Marignolle hills
- Via del Podestà and the Galuzzo hills

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Medici villas 

Medici Renaissance villas and their beautiful gardens found in the area surrounding Florence

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I Cenacoli (Last suppers)

The Last Supper as depicted in frescos by great artists from the 14^th to 16^th centuries.
The most important Florentine Last Suppers: spirituality rediscovered.
Cenacolo di S. Croce, Cenacolo di Santo Spirito, Cenacolo di Santa Apollonia, Cenacolo della Badia di Passignano, Cenacolo di Ognissanti, Cenacolo di San Marco, Cenacolo di Foligno, Cenacolo della Calza, Cenacolo di San Salvi.
 

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