Description
A walking tour through the history of Florence with magnificent squares and landmark sites.
The magnificent squares and landmarks of Florence become the backdrop for tales of divine intervention and saintly deeds, but also scandalous plots, murder, and intrigue during this guided walking tour through the city. See the city in a whole different light as you stroll down its streets and explore its famed monuments on this journey into its medieval past and Renaissance golden age. Learn about the history of Florence and the lives of its illustrious inhabitants. Enjoy marvelous sites and stunning views over the Arno. Begin at Piazza Duomo, under Brunelleschi’s imposing dome, and hear the legend of how the city was spared from imminent siege through divine intervention. Then plunge into the world of the Medici as tales of their rise to power and conspiracy unfold as you pass through their Renaissance stomping ground. Discover how an image believed to work miracles helped to transform a grain market into a church that later fueled an incredible production of Renaissance sculpture by masters like Donatello. Continue through the medieval quarter of Dante, the ultimate storyteller, and discover how his tales of sinners became the means of his revenge on his political enemies. Step into Piazza della Signoria, where all the grandeur of Medici power is on display. See the spot where a charismatic Dominican preacher with a thirst for power was burnt at the stake. End at the landmark Ponte Vecchio. Learn how the Arno River helped transform the city into a bustling capital but also how its ragging flood waters menaced the population.
Duration: 3 hours
Please note: The tour may include entrance inside a church. Please have clothing to cover your shoulders and knees.
