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- 104.7/52958 ReviewFrom19.18
based on 149930 reviews"Such a magnificent building formed nearly 2,000 years ago and widely cited in later generations of venues, the architectural opening of the mountain should really marvel at the designer's brain, let us remember the great designer (the famous architect of the Roman Empire, Vespa). There are many seagulls flying freely over the venue, thinking back to those struggles that took place in the gladiatorium or for freedom or glory thousands of years ago, I don't know what others feel, my first thought is that free life and soul is the meaning of life that is really worth pursuing. Time relationship, Paratini and the relics have no more time to carefully measure with footsteps, really big. The highlight of the personal feeling is that the towering pillar of truth allows you to imagine the glory of the Roman Empire thousands of years ago. As you step into the scenic high point and overlook Rome, especially the modern monument of restoration and architecture completed in 1927 on the left side stands two and two, and the relics of the millennium ago, I believe everyone may feel differently. History will not be forgotten, but how will those who make history be remembered and passed on in the future?"Rome.Colosseo>100km from FlorenceHighlights: • This was the place where gladiators fought for their lives, prisoners on death row struggled with hungry lions, and it was also the great symbol of eternal Rome• Take in the magnificent architecture and imagine epic battles that once took place here• Imagine the bustle of the marketplace, the intrigue of political debates, and the opulence of imperial residences△ The Colosseum was built on the site of the magnificent Dumus Aurea and was completed in 80 AD. But with the decline of the Roman Empire in the 6th century AD, the Colosseum was gradually abandoned and became overgrown. Since then, the Colosseum has been damaged by earthquakes many times, and it has even become a source of stone and marble for builders. Nowadays, only the incomplete skeleton of the Colosseum is left in front of people, but you can still get a glimpse of the style of that day.△ From the outside, the Colosseum has four floors (including the underground). Currently, only part of the first floor and the second floor are open. On the first floor, you can clearly see the maze-like building in the center of the Colosseum. The basements that were once the Colosseum housed the beasts and gladiators who were about to duel. If you want to see the underground part up close, you need to be led by a tour guide. △ The entire exterior wall of the Colosseum is made of limestone, with 80 arches (vormitori) on each floor, allowing spectators to quickly enter and take their seats. The recesses on the second and third floors were once filled with marble statues. The top of the wall is dotted with windows and slender Corinthian pilasters, and there are 240 wall columns to support the canvas canopy covering the Colosseum.Show Less - 104.7/51679 ReviewFrom9.76based on 58798 reviews"The Milan cathedral is fairy tale type castle with traditional Roman architecture and aura of the place is captivating and enthralling. The cathedral is always booming with tourist. overall a 5 star experience"Milan.Milan City Centre>100km from FlorenceHighlights: • Piazza del Duomo, located in the center of Milan, is a landmark building in Milan• Admire the charming main hall, towering stone pillars, and study the design elements of various styles• On the platform level, you can see the exquisite spire on the top of the church and the statues on the spire△ The church has a total of 135 large and small spiers, each with a statue on it. Sculptures and spiers are one of the characteristics of Gothic architecture. Milan Cathedral vividly expresses this feature, so it is also the city with the most statues in the world. It is a special-style church with more than 6,000 marble statues.△ Immerse yourself in the treasures and artistic touches inside the magnificent church. Admire the incredible nave and the way the light sparkles through the stained glass windows. Study the sarcophagus and approach the beautifully decorated altar.Show Less
- 104.7/5372 ReviewFreebased on 13886 reviews"A beautiful city, rich in history and close to Venice and lake Como. prefect for a stop over before heading off to Swiss. Just beware of pickpockets on the metro and shops. would for sure visit again. all the major attractions are so close to wash others. staying next to the main train station is best as you want to use the metro as less as possible."Milan.Milan City Centre>100km from FlorenceHighlights: Piazza Duomo is located in the center of Milan, surrounded by many important buildings, among which Milan's landmark Milan Cathedral is located here. The square gradually developed with the construction of the cathedral and was named after the cathedral. In the center of the square stands the equestrian bronze statue of the first king of the Kingdom of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuel II. There are also a series of important buildings around the square, such as the Promenade of Emanuele II, the Royal Palace with neoclassical architectural style, and the Cathedral Museum, exuding a strong medieval style. In the square, you can see flocks of pigeons strolling leisurely, and sometimes in the evening, you can see street performances with random performances. There are many shopping malls, shopping centers, luxury stores and high-end restaurants near the square, which is a well-known leisure shopping area in Milan.Show Less
- 9.54.6/5890 ReviewFrom6.34based on 79961 reviews"truly amazing architecture. the entrance fee is 5 euro and you can get your ticket right at the kiosk machine on the spot. it’s a long queue but you will get it to your turn in 15minutes!"Rome.Rome City Centre>100km from FlorenceHighlights: The Pantheon is a well-preserved building in ancient Rome, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Artist Raphael, Roman emperor Vittorio Emmanuel II and Wimble I rest here. The Pantheon was built by Agoriba, the son-in-law of the first emperor of the Roman Empire, Octavian, to worship the gods on Mount Olympia. Luo praised it as "Angel's Design". The Pantheon is located in the center of Rome. Its vestibule is Piazza Rotonda. There is a fountain erected with a tall steeple stele. The base of the stele is carved with scenes from ancient Roman mythology. The main building structure is simple and clear. It is a huge cylinder of equal width and height, covered with a semi-circular dome. There are no windows inside, and there are statues of gods all around. There is a large circular hole with a diameter of 8.9 meters on the top, which is the lighting point of the Pantheon. The light leaks from the top and changes the angle of the light with the movement of the position of the sun, giving people a sacred and solemn feeling.Show Less
- 8.94.7/5993 ReviewFreebased on 3013 reviews"I was at Trevi Fountain the frist time, once arriving almost no place to standing. There are fully with peoples around the world visiting and enjonying the charming views in front. Some are blessing for luck. Really hard to walk away from there so far."Rome.Rome City Centre>100km from FlorenceHighlights: The Trevi Fountain, also known as the Maiden's Fountain, is better known as the Trevi Fountain. This fountain is one of the most beautiful sculptures in Rome. It took 30 years to complete. It has beautiful appearance, rich decoration and strong three-dimensional effect. The whole fountain is magnificent, magnificent and clear. The legend about the girl actually means "Trevi" which means a fork in the road, which happened to be a fork in the earlier period. According to legend, in 19 BC, a Roman technician deliberately introduced water into this area from 13 kilometers away in order to help a young girl. The Fountain Thematic Fountain was built in the palace of the Marquis of Polly and was completed in 1762 after 30 years. The theme is the triumphant return of Neptune, the god of the sea. Standing on the seashell-shaped chariot in the middle is Neptune. The two horses pulling the chariot are pulled by two Tritons (the messengers of the sea in Greek mythology). and calm. There is a goddess on the left and right of the sea god, representing abundance and health. At the top of the pillars on the background wall, there are four goddesses holding different artifacts, symbolizing the four seasons.Show Less
- 8.94.7/5639 ReviewFrom19.02based on 24056 reviews"It’s so amazing place and historical to visit in Italy, if you come to Italy must visit Pisa"Pisa.Pisa City Center68.6km from FlorenceHighlights: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic building in Italy and a wonder in the history of world architecture. It was selected as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually an independent bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa, located in the central square of Pisa, the Miracle Square. The square is full of people, and it is common for tourists to stretch out their arms and pose for pictures with the Leaning Tower in all kinds of whimsical shapes. Leaning Tower Construction History and Leaning Reasons The Leaning Tower of Pisa is more than 20 meters away from the cathedral. It has a cylindrical appearance and is made of white marble. The year of construction engraved in Latin on the base of the tower was 1174, and it was completed in 1350; but in fact, the calendar used in ancient Pisa was one year earlier than the Gregorian calendar, so the year of construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was 1173. It is said that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was built with six trophies brought in by the Pisa fleet. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 54.5 meters high and 16 meters in diameter. In the early stages of construction, the leaning tower tilted an average of 1 mm per year, and construction was temporarily suspended. Most believe the slope is due to uneven foundations and soft soil layers. In 1998, workers wrapped cables on the third tier, attached it to the frame, and removed some of the deposited soil to the north to bring the leaning tower into equilibrium. There are 213 arches on each floor of the leaning tower overlooking the city of Pisa. There are 294 spiral steps in the tower, for tourists to climb the tower and overlook the scenery of the whole city. Some steps are slippery, so you need to pay attention to your feet. In summer evenings, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Pisa from the Leaning Tower. The experience of entering the Leaning Tower is very special. When you walk down the very narrow spiral staircase, you will feel as if you are on a boat. When you reach the top of the tower, the vision is suddenly clear. There is glass at the top of the tower, because the interior of the tower is hollow, so the ground floor can be seen directly through the glass. The process of climbing the tower is now limited by time and number of people. You need to go to the ticket office to book tickets in advance, or if you want to avoid long queues, you can buy tickets on the official website and print them out. Ticket holders to the summit should gather at the designated place in advance. The staff will first introduce the history of the Leaning Tower for 5 minutes, and then a special person will lead the team to climb the tower. Only 15 people are arranged in each batch, and the stay on the tower shall not exceed 30 minutes. If you feel that the Leaning Tower is too expensive, you can walk around the Leaning Tower, or visit the churches and museums on the square. There are many pedestrian streets near the scenic spot, and various handicrafts are sold in small shops.Show Less
- 8.54.6/5488 ReviewFrom18.11based on 25295 reviews"I love it! So much to see but of course need some stamina here as there are lots of walking and pathways aint exactly well paved. Please wear comfortable footwear here and have at least 1-2 hours to finish walking."Rome.Rome City Centre>100km from FlorenceHighlights: The Roman Forum was built in the 7th century BC and is the oldest of the many squares in Rome. Originally an Etruscan burial site, it later became a place of law, administration, commerce and religion in ancient Rome. The history of the square After the 4th century AD, the important position of the ancient Roman Forum was gradually lost, and it was once reduced to a pasture. It was not until the 18th century AD that people began to systematically excavate and protect the site of the square, which has continued to this day. Visit the Roman Forum with the Colosseum in the east, Palatine Hill in the south, and Capitoline Hill in the north. There are three entrances, which are located on the Via del Fori Imperiali at the statue of the she-wolf breast, on the Sacred Road (ViaSacra) opposite the Colosseum, and on the ViaForoRomano. When you see the Roman Forum, you may think that it is just a pile of marble blocks, with broken walls and ruins everywhere, but if you are more patient and careful, you will find that there is a lot of history here, which is very interesting. head. On the east side of the square, you can admire the remains of the Basilicadi Massenzio (Basilicai Massenzio, also known as the Constantine Hall), the Temple of Antony and Faustina (TempiodiAntoninoeFaustina), the Temple of Caesar (TempiodiDivusJulius), the Emilia Palace (BasilicaEmilia), Senate (Curia), black marble (LapisNiger), the ruins of the ancient Roman public forum (Rostrum) and other monuments. After visiting the buildings on the east side of the Roman Forum on the west side of the square, you can turn back along the sacred road and enjoy the scenery on the west side of the square. On the west side, you can admire the remains of the TempiodiCastorePollux, the foundation part left by the BasilicaGiulia. There is a gap on the right side of the Giulia Synagogue, which leads to the great sewer of ancient Rome. At the end of the road is the ancient Santa Maria Antigua, which is enclosed by a fence. There are very beautiful frescoes in it, dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.Show Less
- 8.54.7/5524 ReviewFrom10.38based on 29205 reviews"The 14-day trip to Italy has ended, but the beauty of Positano, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Venice and other places is still vivid; the magnificent and magnificent Vatican of Rome and the high classical elegance of Florence are still vivid. The success and smoothness of this trip is inseparable from the thoughtful and reasonable arrangement of the leader of Feng Ge. Every time Feng Ge comes to a place, in addition to professional explanations, or recommend food and beauty, or remind safety matters, etc. In short, it is all-in-all and very intimate. Thank you to Feng Ge! And like the leader of Feng Ge! [strong][strong][strong]"Venice.Venice City Center>100km from FlorenceHighlights: Located in St. Mark's Square and adjacent to the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica was built in 828 and rebuilt in the 11th century due to a fire. It was originally used to house the remains of St. Mark, and was later used to collect plunders from various countries during the Eastern Expedition. Back treasure. It was once the largest church in medieval Europe and a treasure trove of rich art. Architectural style St. Mark's Basilica is dominated by Byzantine style, blending various architectural and decorative styles from Romanesque to Renaissance style. There are five Romanesque gates in the shape of diamond arches on the front, and oriental and Romanesque gates on the top. The German minaret and various marble statues, reliefs and flower-shaped patterns, huge domes and brilliant mosaics are its outstanding features. The church consists of five huge domed main halls and two cloistered vestibules, forming a giant Greek cross. The five domes are modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. The three flagpoles standing in front of the church are meaningful, representing the three islands of Cyprus, Crete and Morea owned by Venice when it was at its peak, and it is a testimony to the glorious history of the city. At the top of the center of the church is a statue of St. Mark holding the Gospel of Mark, and below it is a flying lion symbolizing St. Mark.Show Less
- 8.54.6/5323 ReviewFrom14.47based on 14621 reviews"The Angel Castle itself is an ancient architectural relics. There are not many things to see inside, but after climbing the Angel Castle, you can see the Vatican City and most of the Roman City from the top terrace. The scenery is quite good, and the bridge that stands on both sides of the Angel Castle is really full of angels. It's cool, it's like a game scene."Rome.Rome City Centre>100km from FlorenceHighlights: The Fort Sant'Angelo was originally a family cemetery built by Emperor Hadrian. It was later converted into a papal fortress in the 6th century AD. It is said that in 590 AD, Pope Gregory saw an angel in the sky above the fort and named it the Holy Angel. Fort. Castel Sant'Angelo, located on the Tiber River, at the western end of the ancient Roman region, there are several bridges leading to the west bank of the Tiber River, the more important one is the bridge to the Castel Sant'Angelo (PonteSantaAngelo). When walking through the Pont Sant'Angelo, you may wish to take a closer look at the shape of the bridge and the various exquisite carvings on it. The bridge designed by Bernini can be said to be a masterpiece of Baroque decorative art, but only two of the angel statues on the bridge are made of The statue, sculpted by Bernini himself, has been moved to the church of Santa Adreadelle Fratte for proper preservation, and two replicas have been placed on the bridge. The history of Castel Sant'Angelo in the 2nd century AD, the Roman emperor Hadrian designed the Castel Sant'Angelo and personally directed its construction as the resting place for himself and his successors. Over the centuries, Castel Sant'Angelo has undergone a number of changes: first as a fortress to stop the Visigoths and Ostrogoths from invading, then as a prison, and later converted into a splendid papal palace. Now as a museum, in addition to the collection of stuccoes, frescoes and the residence furniture of the Pope, ancient weapons are also an important and precious collection here.Show Less
- 8.44.7/51167 ReviewFreebased on 37546 reviews"St. Mark’s Square is one of the iconic plazas in Venice, situated right next to St. Mark’s Basilica and surrounded by magnificent architecture. The view of this place is tremendous and exceptionally beautiful, especially at sunset. It’s definitely a worthy experience."Venice.Venice City Center>100km from FlorenceHighlights: St. Mark's Square is unique among European city squares, being located in the city center, but not as noisy as other squares, thanks to Venice's quiet waterway traffic. As a Venice landmark, it is favored by tourists, photographers and even pigeons. Piazza San Marco has historically been the political, religious and festival center of Venice, the seat of all important Venetian government institutions, the seat of the Archbishop since the 19th century, and the venue of choice for many Venetian festivals. More than 200 years have passed since the style layout, this trapezoidal square on the edge of the Grand Canal still has its charm. The square is about 170 meters long, 80 meters wide to the east and 55 meters wide to the west. From New Year's Day to Carnival to Christmas, the Venetians host festivals big and small in Piazza San Marco, and even on normal days, people from all over the world flock to this square. There is a circle of exquisite Renaissance-style buildings on the side of the square. St. Mark's Basilica, the Mint, and the Doge's Palace are located on the east side of the square. On the south side are the bell tower and the new and old parliament buildings. Climbing the bell tower can overlook the whole square panorama. . On the west side is the Corell Museum, and on the back is a row of boutiques selling gold jewelry, glass, clothing, home decoration, etc. The storefront is not large, but the window design is very eye-catching. Between the Doge's Palace and the Venetian Prison on the other side of the river is the Bridge of Sighs, and between the square and the Grand Canal is the small Piazza San Marco, where you can see two tall columns standing on the river bank, one of At the top is the statue of San Marco's lion ready to fly. At the top of the other column stands a statue of the holy San Theodore accompanied by a crocodile, both patrons of Venice. During the day, the square is crowded with tourists, and there are groups of tourists everywhere, and large groups of pigeons are flying around the square. If you want to feed the pigeons, you can buy biscuits to feed them. If you encounter a black person who feeds pigeons and corn, don’t take it. A small handful of rice is 10 euros. If you accept it, you can ask for money. However, white people generally only give 2-5 euros. If you see Asians in Italy, they will charge more. You can choose to stroll in the square, of course, you can also choose an outdoor cafe seat to sit and rest when you are tired. Although the restaurants and cafes in the square are very expensive, you won't mind because you can stop here for a while and let your eyeballs enjoy the feast of architectural art. The steeple church, Byzantine dome church, mosaic frescoes, marble carvings, and the elegant and elegant Doge's Palace next door are not to be missed. In addition, there are many street performers and mobile vendors in the square, selling some local souvenirs, the price ranges from 3-10 euros, you can buy some as souvenirs if you like. At the same time, the view of the square at night will not disappoint you. If you visit Piazza San Marco around 7:30 pm, you will be impressed by the sight in front of you. In each arch of the buildings around the square, there are lights emitting golden light, which illuminates the original white stone church with golden color, and the whole square is shrouded in a golden splendor. Some restaurants also have their own open-air LiveShow, and it is also a pleasure to watch a free performance here.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Florence?
Some Best Things to Do near Florence include:Colosseum, Milan Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Florence?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Florence include:Colosseum:4.7, Milan Cathedral:4.7, Cathedral Square:4.7, Pantheon:4.6, Trevi Fountain:4.7
Where are Best Things to Do near Florence located?
The Best Things to Do near Florence are mainly located in:Colosseum:Rome, Milan Cathedral:Milan, Cathedral Square:Milan, Pantheon:Rome, Trevi Fountain:Rome
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