Florence
A Walk Through the Rennaisance
Very few large-scale cities have the walkability of the heart of the Italian Renaissance, the city of Firenze, or Florence. This steep and vibrant history has made Florence one of the most visited and populous cities in Italy, but also a place that seems like a city frozen in time. One of the highlights of the streets of Florence is the walkability of a city to this scale. Throughout much of the historic heart of the city the main mode of transportation remains walking as it was centuries ago prior. This is provided by Florence’s distinct identity, which is highlighted by the streets, that many themselves seem to be preserved straight from Renaissance era design. From walking the city much of the historic and cultural sights was often within a few blocks of each other and often within a straight-lined street from each other. Just by going from Florence’s main duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, to the Ponte Vecchio, one passes by multiple historic and cultural centers including the Piazza del Signoria with the towering Palazzo Vecchio, and the Uffizi. Aside from the physical sites, the streets of Florence are buzzing with a vibrant arts culture, which itself highlights the history of the city.
