Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance

A beautiful place, lots to see and explore. Art is everywhere both indoors and outdoors. We took a walking tour of the city and then spend the rest of the days exploring the places that we wanted to see in detail. The Uffizi Museum is a must see for any visit to Florence. It houses one of the greatest collection of artworks in the world. Other attractions include Ponte Vecchio, Basilica di Santa Croce, Galleria dell'Accademia etc.... it's a pity many of these places do not allow photography although it's possible with current technology to take good images without using the flash.
From Florence we took day trips to Siena by bus (for the scenic journey) and Pisa by train.