When packing for a trip to Florence, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some euro and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka plenty of layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and a good pair of jeans. Oh and if you’re lactose or gluten intolerant bring some medication to get you through. Life’s too short not to fill up on gelato and pizza in Italy.

Despite its size, Florence is considered to be one of the most walkable cities in the world, with all of the top attractions easy accessible on foot. With this in mind, popular areas to stay include Ponte Vecchio, Santo Spirito, Santa Croce and Fiesole.

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Italy offers travellers the chance to experience four unique seasons: primavera (spring) between March and May, estate (summer) from June until August, autunno (autumn) running from September until November and inverno (winter) between December and February. Florence’s climate means it experiences cold winters and hot, humid summers. While summer tends to be the most popular time for tourists, the best time to travel Florence truly depends on what you’re hoping to experience.

As the birthplace of the Renaissance and capital of Tuscany, Florence provides travellers with endless opportunities to sample fine wine and see priceless artwork. During your stay, be sure to visit any of the museums and galleries, take a stroll through the Boboli Gardens and enjoy a sunset picnic (with freshly cooked pizza and lashings of cured meat) on the steps of Piazzale Michelangelo.

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