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My family and I had the good fortune to visit Firenze last July. We stayed at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze , a destination in itself. Florence is simply a magical, lovely city, with its formidable continental airlines reservations galleries, children-friendly museums and great casual restaurants perfect for families. A few days there will make you feel as if you are in a dream, not real life! You can join a tour experiencing the taste of the true Italian market—sampling cheese, Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, antipasti, gelato and of course, the wine for us grown ups. It is a fun and delicious destination for you and the kids. In Florence, everything is an art, even eating.
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Literally Old Palace, this is Firenze's town hall and former residence of the Medici family. An impressive 13th century Roman stone fortress surrounded by statues, overlooking Piazza Signoria, its' one of Italy's most significant public spaces. continental airlines reservations We were amazed by the place. The painted rooms are stunning, the art is gorgeous and the level of conservation is impressive. Probably the best value museum in Florence.
There are magnificent frescoes on the walls and incredible stories behind each door! "The Medieval Palace Revealed" tour explores the oldest continental airlines reservations parts of the building: a 14th century staircase hidden in a wall; the apartment of the priors; and the guard's walk on the battlement. "The Life at the Medici's Court" tour visits the ducal apartments, including the secret study room of Duchess Bianca Cappello, usually closed to the public. The tour ends in the Gallery of Renaissance Costumes, including replicas of ornate gowns from the ducal family.
Science buffs, continental airlines reservations this is your place. Near Ponte Vecchio, Museo Galileo is an interactive museum showcasing the Father of Modern Science's inventions and his passion for astronomy and geometry. You'll find the only surviving instruments made by the 1500s physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher Galileo Galilei himself here, including the telescopes and lenses he used to see Jupiter's moons. Also, scientific collections from the house of Medici and Lorraine (1,000 instruments and devices in total on display).
Dedicated continental airlines reservations to the "Universal Genius," this interesting museum reveals that the Leonardo da Vinici's inventions were not so off-target as they may have seemed in the past. On view: his creations, contraptions and fascinating machines (categorized under water, fire, air and water); plus Leonardo's architecture, literature, artwork (sculpture, paintings), physics and philosophy, to name a few. The kids will be riveted.
If you like knights in armor and dramatic stories about rival families, this is your place. Museo Stibbert spotlights the Italian aristocracy, its armor, helmets, swords and swashbuckling tales. The museum's continental airlines reservations collection continental airlines reservations of some 50,000 objects dates back 400 years. There's both European and Japanese armor, plus china, paintings and period dress of the day.
Learn about the secrets of making a top-quality chocolate in one of Florence's most traditional chocolate shops in the city center. The best part is you get to sample the different varieties, and see all the dozens of shapes and colors a chocolate can be. (Ask the concierge for details.)
San Lorenzo Mercato Centrale is Florence's traditional central market. You'll find anything from tripe and wild boar to wine, cheese, dried porcinis, salami and biscotti. The hotel offers a "Morning In The Market" family guided tour, plus short cooking session and tasty lunch made by you. (Ask the concierge.)
Why not make pizza in the country that invented it? The hotel puts on "Make Your Own Pizza" classes for children. There's also a "Make Your Own Pasta" (600 varieties in Italy) class. Ask the hotel concierge for details.
Kid's fashion is as important in Firenze as it is for grown-ups. And luxury brands, such as Gucci and Prada, have created their own lines especially for children. The best places, though, are the boutiques with stylish handmade selections. Among the best are: Loretta Caponi (Piazza Antinori 4), Baroni (Via Tornabuoni 9r) and Britta in Bicicletta (Lungarno Torrigiani 5r).
Take advantage of specialized tours for kids—the best way to take in all the incredible art, history, architecture and history in an entertaining, interesting way. May hit the top sights such as the Ponte Vecchio , the Duomo , the Piazza Reppublica and Piazza della Signoria.
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It Was a great Vacation, out of this world! The idea of staying in a historical palace is so pampering, from the minute you check in to the minute you leave FS Florence you are truly treated like royalty!
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