Surrounded by greenery, Hotel David is located in Oltrarno, an extremely picturesque area of Florence right under Piazzale Michelangelo, and from which one can admire beautiful city views. A truly excellent location as it is just a few minutes from the historic center and from the most beautiful artistic and cultural sites, such as the renowned Ponte Vecchio and the spectacular Piazza della Signoria. To help you find your way around Florence, we have prepared a small itinerary for you.
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| Itinerary for the historic center |
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Pitti Palace and Boboli Garden are located just a short distance from Hotel David. Pitti Palace was built around the middle of the fifteenth-century and shortly afterwards became the Medici family home. They decorated the building, starting with the courtyard designed by Ammaniti.
Here, the Medicis brought together their rich collection of Baroque and Renaissance art, which is still on show today in the Palatina Gallery. Other museums within the palace include the Modern Art Gallery, the Silver Museum and the Costume Gallery. Pitti Palace is completely surrounded by the splendid Boboli Garden, Florence's thriving breathing space.
Leaving Pitti Palace and heading towards the historic center, you will come upon the renowned Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence with age-old goldsmiths and silversmiths, whose art has been passed down from generation to generation, occupying both sides of the bridge.
Once you have crossed Ponte Vecchio, turn right and you arrive to the splendid Piazza della Signoria where you can admire Palazzo Vecchio, with its fifteenth-century halls with Vascari frescoes, Neptune's Fountain by Ammannati, the replica of David by Michelangelo and the Loggia della Signoria with its Cellini and Gianbologna statues.
From the square, continue towards the picturesque Via dei Calzaiuoli and you will arrive to Piazza Duomo with its mighty Gothic cathedral, with its dome with Vasari and Zuccari frescoes, the square bell tower designed by Giotto and San Giovanni Baptistery, built in Romanesque, Florentine style. |
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By car
From the North or South, take the Florence Certosa exit and then follow the directions fro the Center and for Viale Michelangelo. Having driven for circa 2 kilometers, you will see a yellow sign with directions to Piazzale Michelangelo. When you arrive to Piazzale Michelangelo, you will see a splendid terrace from which you can enjoy views of the city. Continue along the road with trees until you arrive to Piazza Ferrucci. Hotel David is on your right, at number 1 on Via Michelangelo.
By train
From Santa Maria Novella station, you can take a taxi (about 10 minutes) or bus 23, 13 or D for Piazza Ferrucci. The bus stop is found at the side entrance to the station, at the end of the steps.
By plane
From Florence "Galileo Galilei" airport, you can take a taxi (about 30 minutes) or the shuttle bus which leaves every 30 minutes and brings you directly in front of Santa Maria Novella Station. From here, take bus 23, 13 or D for Piazza Ferrucci. The bus stop is found at the side entrance to the station , at the end of the steps. |
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