Seeing the main sites in Italy in 7 days was such a whirl wind! Italy has so much to offer from its amazing history, architecture, food, artwork … the list goes on & on. Narrowing the list down, we settled on the following for our 7-day Italian Itinerary … 7-day Italian Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Milan We arrived mid-day in Milan and rented a car at the airport to head to Lake Como. Before…
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While we were visiting Florence, we decided to take a day trip through the Tuscan hills in Italy. We wanted to explore the medieval countryside, enjoy local Chianti wine, & visit medieval Siena. After our full day of exploring Florence (see here for Part 1 & Part 2), the Tuscan Hills were a great escape to enjoy the views of the surrounding towns. We woke up early to head out & rented a car near…
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Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance and the city is always sprawling with intellectual and architectural marvels. Every time I visit, I leave the city inspired and enlightened. Like most trips, we spent 24 hours in Florence Italy. Given this short amount of time, we were able to make the most of all the things Florence has to offer! 24 Hours in Florence Italy We took the train from Venice (If you missed my…
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Like most people, Florence was on my list as soon as we started planning to go to Italy! It was the birthplace of the Renaissance and the city is always sprawling with intellectual and architectural marvels. Like most trips, we spent 24 hours in Florence. Given this short amount of time, we were able to make the most of all the things Florence has to offer! We took the train from Venice (If you missed…
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In the heart of Italy, Florence is a beautiful medieval city. It was the birthplace of the Renaissance and throughout the city, the architecture, sculptures, & paintings show this rich history. Being in the city takes me back in time and it always inspires me reflecting on the intellectual and architectural marvels that occurred in the city. This Florence travel guide helps outline where to stay, how to get to the city, & what to…
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