Florence

Florence
Beauty of the Reinassance

FLORENCE, the beating heart of Italy

Why is Italy so beautiful? Many people around the world wonder why Italy is so beautiful. The answer is on every street corner in any of Italy's cities. It's only when you walk around Florence that you realize why Italy is such a beautiful country.

Florence in Italy is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Where even the gardens, monuments, buildings, and streets are, in many cases, veritable masterpieces. Walking down the streets of Florence is like walking through the halls of a big open air museum. However, even if the outdoors has so much to offer, don’t forget that Florence is home to some of the most important ‘indoor museums’ in the world! The Uffizi museum, for example, is famous all around the globe (the ‘Primavera del Botticelli’ alone is worth a visit to the city) and the Galleria dell’Accademia has a wonderful gallery of statues, among them the Michelangelo’s world-celebrated David, among many more! Remember, Florence city center is listed as World Heritage site by UNESCO. So don't ask a Florentine citizen "how far is Tuscany from Florence?" because Florence is Tuscany in the world.

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What is Florence know for? Florence is known as the cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Michelangelo, Donatello, Botticelli, are just some of the great names that have made art history in Italy and around the world. Florence is the city of art par excellence, is the symbol of a historical period in which the aesthetic sense was tailored on the human body.

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Anyway, you're probably wondering "how many days do you need in Florence?": it's impossible to answer. Remember, you can see the most beautiful monuments of Florence in three days but you need more time to discover all the beauties of the “Cradle of the Renaissance”.

The cultural life of Florence, however, is not just Renaissance-oriented! Artists from all corners of the planet choose Florence for their contemporary art exhibitions. In this section, you can also find a complete list of the official places to see very interesting modern art.

 

 

Accommodations in Florence

Through personal visits from our staff, StudentsVille has created what just may be the most complete and trustworthy Florence accommodation section on the web. If you're wondering "where should I stay when visiting Florence?", Studentsville Staff will be able to give you the answer you are looking for. 

Here you have a number of possibilities to choose from to fit your needs. From top-quality, five-star hotels to comfortable, cheap student flats in the city center, we’ve reviewed and selected all of the possible options when it comes to Florence, Italy lodging

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Florence has an amazing variety of opportunities for foreign students to study in Florence! It’s one of the most important cities in Italy. Students from all around the world study in Florence. Anyone who has dreamed of living in Medieval or Renaissance times should choose the city for its winding streets, museums, monuments, and most of all: its magical, ancient ambiance and of course Florence study experience. If you’re coming to attend a school in Florence, why not learn Italian? Not only will your linguistic charm skyrocket, but you’ll be able to dive head first into Italian culture and society or even enroll in the University of Florence, Italy

Find all the information you need for your student life in the modern-day Renaissance below!

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Gardens, monuments, buildings, and streets are, in many cases, veritable masterpieces… Walking down the streets of Florence is like walking through the halls of a big open air museum

Florence cultural life, however, is not only “Past or Renaissance-oriented!” Artists from all corners of the planet choose Florence for their contemporary art exhibitions. In this section, you can find a complete list of the official places to see very interesting modern art.

Let’s talk masterpieces. No! Not the paintings of Leonardo, the sculptures of Michelangelo, and the works of Brunelleschi – Italian cuisine masterpieces and eating out in Florence! We know your interest in Florentine food competes with your love of Florentine art….and we understand the importance of eating out in Florence! In Florence, you can eat like Dante. But to do so, you MUST get off the beaten tourist track! We've chosen the best restaurants in Florence Italy and Buon Appetito from the StudentsVille staff!

Homesick? Have Brunelleschi, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo & Co. bored you? It’s time for a good beer!
In Florence, you can find a lot of Irish and English pubs where you can relax and forget, for one night, that you’re in the land of the Renaissance and Arts to “study and broaden your cultural horizons in order to be a better professional in the future”…(as your parents or professors have probably told you).

 

Is Florence Italy safe at night? Yes, definitely, Florence is a safe place at day and at night.
If you are wondering of what to do in Florence, Italy, at night, don’t worry, Florence is an incredibly safe and features a wide Florence nightlife fun locales selection.
Whether you are looking for clubs in Florence where you can dance the whole night and hit the dance floor, or bars in Florence if you want to sit and chat with friends Studentsville is here to help you out and find for you the perfect environment for your entertainment in Florence! You will find many answers to the questions like "Where can I hang out in Florence?" or "What is there to do in Florence at night?"

Are you completely in love with Italian food and wine? Can’t stop eating and drinking? Don’t panic! Your health is not in danger we found for you the best Florence Sport spots!
Florentines (and Italians) take really care of their image and, for this reason, there is a wide variety of Florence Sport gyms and pools in town!

You won’t absolutely have difficulty finding the sport and fitness gym right that is right for you.

Would you like to know the complete bus timetable in Florence? Want to find the Internet points in town? Planning a trip to the seaside but don’t know the weather forecast for the weekend? Did you know that the emergency number in Italy is 113 (not 911!)?

You might ask yourself, "How do people get around in Florence?". Don't worry about it, Florence is a small city, mostly pedestrian. You can move by foot. But, anyway, you can read our guide if you want know more about Transport in Florence.

StudentsVille has got all the info to make students and travelers feel like Florence experts and enjoy the city at its best:

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Blog

So you’ve been looking for that apartment in Italy and after finding a gazillion of them you’re a bit stressed out, and probably thinking that you want to bail on the whole idea of coming over. NO, give yourself a break and skim through our StudentsVille Blog to read some of the past experience of other students like yourself, and we’re pretty sure you’ll change your mind and find the right accommodation for you.

About Us

For all lovers of Florence, StudentsVille story is a fusion of expert Italian knowledge and the fresh eyes of foreigners, neatly packaged into one super-informative site. Get an overview of our services in our video presentation, and pay attention when we reveal our first Florence secret at the end!

Opportunities

Are you as passionate about Florence as we are? Would you call yourself an expert in a certain area of city life? Do you have a unique insight or an article/video/photo proposal that will make us say, “mamma mia!”? Then you’re just who we’re looking for. Check our listing in the link below and contact us with any ideas and we'll be happy to collaborate with You.

Events

Fill your agendas and itineraries with all the best Firenze events!

Chronologically all the events in Florence, organized and specially selected by the StudentsVille staff. We’ve sifted through the thousands Florence events happening in our lovely city to bring you the richest, and most entertaining, in cultural enjoyment events in Florence, Italy. Welcome to the Eventaissance!

Videos

Check out all of our best Videos in Florence on this special page. You'll find all of the best spots to enjoy Gelato, the best fashion design schools, our adventures in the Chianti region enjoying a nice wine tasting while riding a bike in Tuscan hills. Don't forget to subscribe to our page as well!