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Centro Storico

Florence, Italy
Ranked #21 of 174 attractions in Florence
5.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and...... more » Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and expensive shops. « less
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Ramnicu Valcea, Romania
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I always remember whit pleasure of him. good in day time, but excelent in night view. More

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Cagliari
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

In such a small walkable area, all the Medici/Renaissance culture comes to life. Florence with its culture, history and beauty is encapsuled in the historic centre. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

need I say more....! Walk it for best experience and wander off the beat and path too. More

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Munich
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

there is nothing like strolling in the historical center and enjoying the colours,the buildings,the atmosphere.! More

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Lyon, France
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

There's a reason why tourists flock to Florence - it's beautiful, all of the treasures are in easy walking distance from one another, and there's so much to see. We were there with our young boys age 5 and 7 and despite the many 'grown up' things, there was plenty to interest them - seeing a religious procession in full... More

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Rome
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

This is the heart of Florence where the major sites are located. A fabulous walking town with a great preservations of the Renaissance. You will fall in love with town after being here. More

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Hong Kong
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1,091 reviews 1,091 reviews
Reviews in 72 cities Reviews in 72 cities
1,854 helpful votes 1,854 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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The historic centre of Florence is a gem to Italy and a treasure to the world. The entire area is not only a designated UNESCO World Heritage sight but it perhaps the highest concentration of art collections in the form of museums, galleries and churches in the world. There are supposedly 70 museums in Florence and dozens of churches, gardens,... More

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Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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Very lively area, shops all over and very nice people. Good leather shops (shoes and clothes) and typical markets. More

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SANTANDER
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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