In Florence, there is a merging of the classical and the modern thanks to the modernization projects which the Town Hall have got under way, such as the new high speed train station designed by Norman Foster, which is still in the pipeline.

Florence has lots of places and hidden corners to visit. If the Piazza del Duomo is the religious centre of the city, then the Piazza della Signoria is the centre of civil power and the liveliest area in the city. The Ponte Vecchio, with its hanging shops and houses, is one of the most famous bridges in the world. Curiously, the “Old Bridge” is also the oldest stone bridge in Europe.
Florence Cathedral, known as the Duomo, is one of the largest churches there is and just opposite and with a similar appearance, is the Florence Baptistery or Baptistery of St. John, which is the oldest building in the entire city.

It is also advisable to visit the Boboli Gardens, which are the biggest in Florence and relive the history of the Medici, who used to live in the Pitti Palace.
Another place that is well worth a visit is the Piazzale Michelangelo, perched on the top of a hill to the south of the River Arno and undoubtedly one of the best viewpoints from which to admire Florence, in all its splendour.

For any executive, travelling to Florence on business is a real pleasure as in your moments of leisure you will be able to enjoy some of the finest Renaissance treasures in the world. Among the many to be found are Botticelli’s paintings, sculptures by Michelangelo and Michelozzo’s rustic palaces.

One place in Florence for the staging of business meetings and conventions in peaceful surroundings and which offers you a tailored service, is the city’s hotels for business and events. However, venues such as the Fortezza da Basso, the Palazzo dei Congressi and the Palazzo Affari, play host to large trade fairs and congresses every year. The latter two are located right in the city centre and are close to the train station.