Flights to Florence with Air France

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Air France can offer a range of fares on airplane tickets to Florence, capital of Tuscany, in the north of Italy.

Florence is a mid-sized city (371,000 inhabitants), which attracts very large numbers of holiday-makers due to its status as a veritable 'open-air museum'. In fact, Florence was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy until the country was unified in 1871, when the baton passed to Rome instead.

Florence was founded during the Roman period, in 59BC. During the Renaissance, under the rule of the Medici family, whose mark is still to be seen throughout the city today, it underwent a period of remarkable development. This family played a huge role in the cultural, economic and political life of the city. Living proof of this may be found in the numerous townhouses that are part of Florence's very special appeal. Florence is divided in two by the River Arno, itself straddled by the famous Ponte Vecchio, which is lined with shops along its full length, and has now become one of the town's most recognizable landmarks.

Florence has managed to amass a hugely significant body of art, not just by Italian standards, but one that is of tremendous global importance! After all, Florence has played host to many incredibly talented and artistic people such as Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Dante and Machiavelli.

Florence is all the more attractive for the fact that there are very few modern buildings in the city, and no suburban sprawl. As soon as you leave the city limits, you'll find yourself amidst the lush green Tuscan countryside.

Florence: a host of amazing 'palazzi' and churches await!

As you've no doubt realized, Florence is brimming over with palazzi (mansions), bridges and churches that are all well worth a visit. To suggest just a few options, you could start your exploration of the city with the Piazza della Signoria, which was originally the site of a huge thermal baths complex during the Emperor Hadrian's reign, before being used for residential housing in the Middle Ages and finally becoming the political hub of the town with the construction of the Palazzo Vecchio. Many fine buildings adjoin the square, notably the Loggia dei Lanzi. The Palazzo Vecchio merits closer inspection, both inside and out, as it houses an array of stunning artworks. The same may be said of Orsanmichele, a former oratory built around 750 AD, which was later converted into a grain market and finally a church once more.

A visit to the Uffizi gallery, which displays a number of paintings by Botticelli amongst others, is an absolute must.

Another unmissable sight is the Duomo and its baptistry, built between the 14th and 15th centuries. They are located on Piazza del Duomo. And don't forget to take a stroll along the Ponte Vecchio over the River Arno either. The town also boasts many other bridges: the Ponte Santa Trinita, the Ponte alle Grazi, the Ponte alla Carraia etc.

Travelling to Florence: some practical advice

Air France operates regular flights to Florence from Dublin via Paris or Amsterdam.

For Dublin-Florence flights, for example, the shortest trips will take around four hours 35 minutes. Florence is one hour ahead of Dublin.

In Florence, like everywhere else in Italy, the currency is the Euro. Tuscany is a very expensive place to travel and accommodation may well put quite a dent in your budget! To get the best deals, why not book a room in one of our partner hotels?

To gain entry to Italy, you will need a passport that is valid for the duration of your stay. You do not need a visa if you are an Irish citizen or a citizen of another EU member state travelling from Ireland.