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About Florence

Florence, overflowing with historic buildings and sculptures on nearly every street, is a world-famous city thanks to its architecture and bridges. In Italy, Florence is considered the cradle of the Renaissance, as well as the birthplace of the standard Italian dialect. When visiting this city you will come across the works of intellectuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Dante. The medieval quarter of the city is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
 
Giota Tower, where you can enjoy excellent views of the city, the Duomo Cathedral, the Fountain of Neptune, Vecchio Bridge, Via Tornabuoni Avenue, San Lorenzo, the Uffizi Museum, the Pitti Palace, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Bell Tower, San Marco monastery, the Medici Chapel, and the Piazzale Michelangelo are just some of the many historical sites that should be visited when in Florence. The city has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and rainy winters. We can say that the spring and summer are the best times to visit. With a vibrant café life in the streets, Florence offers rich options for relaxing, dining, shopping, and truly experiencing the meaning of art and the "good life". 
 
Peretola Airport is the major airport of Florence. The city center is 4 km away, and can be reached via bus or taxi. You can even easily walk around the town on foot. 
 

Transportation to Florence City Center from Airport

Florence - Amerigo Vespucci Airport

Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and the city inspired Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci…

Florence, which had been the capital of Italy for a while, emerges as one of the cultural capitals of Europe. The city, which attracts many tourists thanks to the historic buildings and charming atmosphere left as a legacy by centuries, also attracts attention as a trade center.

Transportation is easy in Florence, a small city in terms of surface area. As in all European cities, there are very systematical roads designed for pedestrians and vehicles, as well as cycling lanes for those who want to travel by bike. In addition to the tramway network, which has been built on a single line, the buses also provide the necessary transportation.

Peretola, the airport of Florence, is located very close to the city center and it also hosts international flights. Peterola Airport, built in the heart of the city of Florence, is just 5 kilometers away from the city center.

If you want, you can also travel by bus or taxi within this short distance. The airport also offers car and limo rental services for those who want to feel special.

Taxi

You can comfortably reach the city center from Peretola Airport by taking the advantage of taxis, called Radiotaxi in Florence. It is possible to get to the city center in as little as 15 minutes, a very short time, thanks to the taxis departing in front of the terminal building of the airport.

Bus

To get to the city center from the airport, you can get on the buses, which depart every 30 minutes between 5:30 am and 10:30 pm or you can benefit from the bus service which depart hourly between 8:30 pm and 10 pm at night. You can get a bus ticket when you board the bus and the bus ride to the city center takes about 30 minutes.

Limo Rental

Two limousine rental companies at the airport provide this service to you between 8 am and 8 pm. If you want to experience a unique transportation service, you can rent a limousine equipped with modern computer systems and designed for comfort with a special driver that makes you feel special.

Rent a car

Outside the terminal building, there are the offices of many famous car rental companies such as Sicly by Car, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore and Sixt. It is very easy to get to the city center by renting a car from these car rental companies that provide this service between 8 am and 11 pm each day of the week.

Weather in Florence

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