I recently visited Florence and was on a very tight budget. So it was essential to find great places to visit for very cheap. Obviously, you should put aside your money for things like the Ufizzi, LAcademia and the Borgello. But there are ways to keep from overspending and still have a great time.
Il Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore)
Il Duomo, ironically NOT dome in Italian, but rather it name derives from domus Dei, Latin for house of God. It is the cathedral of Florence and was designed in the Gothic style by Arnolfo di Cambio to later be be built and engineered with its famous dome shaped roof by Fillippo Brunelleschi.
Pallazzo Vecchio
Italian for old palace, this is still the civic center for government in Florence. And it has some great stories of murder, betrayal and, of course, the Medicis! But dont be fooled that is not the real David (go to LAcademia for that)! By the way... there are so many David's in Florence you could make a coffee table book about them.
Ponte Vecchio
A romantic viewpoint by night and a bustling shopping center by day, this old bridge dates back to Medieval times and stretches over the famous Arno River. Although it is said to be the oldest wholly-stone, closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge, but it's not true. (I have no idea what that even means...)
Piazza della Repubblica
If not for the creepy carousel, go for the street musicians. This beautiful plaza provides a great soundtrack for the happy-go-lucky strolls of giddy tourists. (Have you ever wondered where they got that phrase, happy-go-lucky?)
Piazza Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte
This piazza, right below the hill that houses the little basilica of San Miniato, was named after Michelangelo, and rightfully so he erected a defensive wall made of mattresses during the Siege of Florence in order to protect the city! (Oh Michelangelo, you so crazy!) The best views in Florence are seen from this Piazza and you can get some yummy gelato while youre at it!
My best tip for any trip is to go to iTunes and look up free podcasts for the attractions you are visiting. The key to budget travel is to approach ahead. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the actuality of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our mind. Considering and spending our travel budget correctly is a priority for most families. Lowering expending and fees, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to assured success and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning regarding protecting money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal finances is extremely small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel costs!. I went sightseeing in Paris with one and I learned so much!
For more budget travel tips, see my other articles here!
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