Florence is home to some of the world's most remarkable monuments, churches, and buildings. One of the major landmarks is the domed cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, known as The Duomo. It was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. The dome, 600 years after its completion, is still the largest dome built in brick and mortar in the world. Walk down the historic center of Florence, which was declared as World Heritage Site by the UNESCO for the importance of its rich cultural heritage. The city center is fortified by an imposing wall, that was built in the 14th century to defend Florence. Located in the heart of the city in Piazza della Signoria is Bartolomeo Ammanati's Fountain of Neptune, which is an incredible masterpiece of marble sculpture. Do not miss on a visit to the huge Palazzo Pitti that contains a part of the affluent Medici family's former private collection besides a large number of Renaissance works, costumes, porcelain, and modern art. Adjoining the palace are the well landscaped Boboli Gardens, which are adorned by many ornate and huge sculptures. Within close vicinity to Florence holiday homes and apartment rentals are many challenging golf courses where you can hone your golfing skills while basking under the bright sun. If you are in mood to explore beyond Florence then you can take interesting excursions to the surrounding tourist hotspots such as Arezzo and Cortona.

There is a plethora of shops and outlets in and around Florence, which offer a great opportunity to enjoy discounted prices on some of the most famous brand names in Italy. Easily accessible from Florence house rentals and homes, these shopping establishments sell everything from precious jewelry and trendy clothes to homemade cheese, bottles of sparkling wines and beautiful handicrafts. As far as dining is concerned, there is no dearth of fine quality taverns, food joints, and restaurants in the city where you can pamper your palate to a wide array of mouthwatering local as well as international delicacies and desserts. Also, there are several pubs, bars, and nightclubs which are perfect for experiencing the sizzling nightlife of Florence.