The first place on our list of where to visit is Italy 🇮🇹 and here’s why.

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We are going to explore the Tuscany region, known for cities like Florence, Siena, Pisa, and much more.

Florence is known for its culture and architecture here is a list of must-visit places.

Beautiful sunset over Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo). Place: Florence, Italy

Sunset over Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy

As shown above there’s nothing quite like a sunset shot of the city to show how great it looks. Welcome to Florence, Italy.

For all those culture and architecture fanatics out there here are the most popular and important sites in Florence. During your visit to Florence, you can be within 40 minutes of walking distance between these historical landmarks. Don’t believe me? Check for yourself

    1. Firstly, we will be visiting the Accademia Gallery where you will find the glorious “David” by Michaelangelo.

      Visit the accademia gallery to see Michaelangelo's David

      Michaelangelo’s David

    2. Afterward, we’ll be off to the Florence Cathedral also known as, The “Duomo”

      Florence, Italy - May 2018: Interior of Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) or Duomo di Firenze

      Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment

    3. From the Duomo to The Uffizi Gallery you can find famous artwork such as ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Sandro Botticelli and you can also find ‘Medusa’ by Caravaggio
      Visit FLORENCE, ITALY to see "Birth of Venus" painting in museum

      ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Sandro Botticelli

      See the head of Medusa at the Uffizi Gallery

      ‘Medusa’ by Caravaggio

    4. While visiting The Uffizi Gallery take a quick walk 2-minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio.
      Ponte Vecchio over Arno river in Florence, Italy
    5. At this point we can get a bit tired of the museums, therefore, the Boboli Gardens is a great recommendation.

      Visit the water fountain in the garden of Boboli Florence, Tuscany Italy

      Water fountain in the Boboli Gardens