The historic centre of Florence is bordered by the trace of the wall of the fourteenth century , which was built due to commercial and economic power reached at that Age . The historic center of Florence had its greatest period in the following two centuries .

The heart of Florence is Piazza della Signoria with the majestic Palazzo Vecchio, the gallery of sculpture masterpieces in the Loggia dei Lanzi and the nearby Galleria degli Uffizi, one of the most famous art museums in the world.

The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its majestic dome is not far away . At the time of the Grand Duchy, it was said that the dome with its shadow covered the whole of Tuscany. The huge cathedral is beautifully accompanied by the Campanile di Giotto , the bell tower , one of the most beautiful in Italy, and by the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors.

The Arno River , which flows through the city , has an important role in the history of Florence as much as the people who live there. The Ponte Vecchio is one of the symbols of the city of Florence and crosses the river at its narrowest point.Ponte Santa Trinita, Ponte alle Grazie, Ponte alla Carraia, Ponte San Niccolò cross through the historic center of Florence , suggesting an unusual journey to discover the Tuscan city.

The town can be fully appreciated from the surronding hills , especially from Forte Belvedere, Piazzale Michelangelo and from the hill of Fiesole, which offers one of the best views of the valley of the Arno.