More tips...this time Florence. Look for more in the days ahead!

FLORENCE

 This is a compact walking city, so you will have passed by most of the salient spaces and highlights of this gem of a city on your city tour.

For a bird's eye view of the city, go into the department store LA RINASCENTE in the center of town. Enjoy the views and a cool drink at their rooftop bar. 

 If you want another bird's eye view but from a hilltop park, go to PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO, bypassing the most expensive homes in Florence and arriving at this wonderful square designed by the artist .

Florence, and Tuscany in general, is the only place in Italy to order a steak, their "Chianina" meat is unique to the region and it rivals our porterhouse. Antica Trattoria “da Tito” - Via S.Gallo 112/r Firenze - 055 472475 is a good choice.

This is a great city to shop for shoes, clothing and leather goods, both in the markets as well as in the stores.  Wandering around on foot you will be surrounded by stores of all kinds!