Under the warm sunshine of Italian summer, Florence is like a bright pearl, exuding a unique light. This time, let us follow the blogger’s footsteps and spend a day exploring this city full of art and history.
As soon as the blogger arrived in Florence, he was greeted by large clouds and blazing sunshine. Without sunglasses, it would be difficult to open his eyes. Florence, as the third stop in Europe, carries multiple meanings. Summer in Italy is extremely beautiful in Europe, and Florence is the birthplace of the European Renaissance, with a strong literary and artistic atmosphere. There are many art galleries and open-air museums here, and many historical celebrities such as Dante, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci once lived here. Xu Zhimo also wrote a poem for him, which is transliterated as "Feileng Cui". This name is both beautiful and poetic.
Florence is located in the Tuscany region. Although it is famous, it is not very large. It is often called "Buddha Village" and looks like a small town. The core attractions of the city are concentrated in the city center and can be easily reached on foot. For those who are purely tourist, it may take a day or two to visit the core area. Moreover, according to the blogger’s roommate, there are many cities, towns and even countries around Florence that you can travel to and from on the same day. At the same time, Florence is a relatively safe city in Italy. Visitors feel safer here than in Rome where there are more thieves. September is the peak tourist season in Italy, and Florence is also quite lively at this time.
The blogger started the tour in the afternoon and chose the Old Bridge as the first stop. The Old Bridge spans the Arno River, with historical buildings on both sides. When the weather is good, cruise ships shuttle between them. This medieval stone bridge is dotted with jewelry shops. The jewelry in the store is very expensive. Although similar in style, each piece displays unique craftsmanship. Walk a few hundred meters along the Ponte Vecchio and you will see the Place de la Repubblica. The carousel in the square spins leisurely, and the upscale restaurants exude a charming atmosphere. Naturally, it has become a gathering place for tourists. Continuing on, we reach the center of Florence.
In this area, the blogger tasted Italian ice cream. Unlike Dutch ice cream, which was looked down upon by Italian classmates, Italian ice cream has a dense texture, a slightly sticky texture and a unique flavor. With the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore as the center, churches, museums, art galleries and other buildings are dotted around. If you just take a quick tour, you can visit this core area in two or three hours. If you are interested in certain buildings or exhibitions, you can go in and taste them carefully.
After visiting the core attractions, the blogger planned to go to a sandwich shop to buy a sandwich. It was said to be very delicious, and there was a long queue at the door. For Florence, the blogger’s first impression is that the city is small, quiet, and quaint. It's not as new as Holland or as grand as Paris, but it has its own charm. In the evening, the sun sets in the west and becomes the most healing moment of the day, intoxicating.
The charming city of Florence is waiting for more people to come and explore its beauty. If you are tempted, you might as well set foot on this land and experience its unique charm for yourself. Everyone is welcome to share your impressions of Florence in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and share this article so that more people can appreciate the elegance of this city.
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