The historical centre of Florence has been declared by the UNESCO as a World
Heritage Site and it lingers in the hearts of all those who visit it for the sheer
quantity and beauty of its artistic wealth. It is truly like no other place in
the world. Hotel Helvetia & Bristol sits right in the middle of this extraordinary
historical ambience and, for this reason, is the ideal point of departure for
a thoroughly delightful tour.
Right in front of the hotel is Palazzo Strozzi, a masterpiece of Florentine Renaissance
architecture, and just around the corner is the magnificent red, green and white
marble Duomo with, in front of it, Giotto’s campanile, from the top of which visitors
can enjoy a truly glorious views over the ancient city.
A little further on is Piazza della Signoria, next to which is Palazzo Vecchio
and the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museums of Italian art in the
world. A visit to the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio - with its
ancient jewellery shops and goldsmiths – as well as Palazzo Pitti and the magnificent
Boboli Gardens, is equally thrilling.
