Milan or Florence?
Sep 19, 2007 | 12:13 pm
#32
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Maybe so, but not compared to cities in Germany or Switzerland, or a lot of other European places.
Don't get me wrong, I adore Italy, it is my favourite place to be - I was merely letting the poster know that every city in Italy is the same with regard to cleanliness, and one shouldn't let that deter from the wonder of the place.
England has cities in far worse condition, believe me.
Don't get me wrong, I adore Italy, it is my favourite place to be - I was merely letting the poster know that every city in Italy is the same with regard to cleanliness, and one shouldn't let that deter from the wonder of the place.
England has cities in far worse condition, believe me.
Sep 19, 2007 | 12:25 pm
#33
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Sep 19, 2007 | 4:14 pm
#36
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I posted this on a thread about a year ago but my recommendation stands:
Please check out the Hermitage Hotel:
http://www.hermitagehotel.com/eng_new/about.htm
Nice small hotel, nicely decorated rooms, incredibly nice and helpful staff. Located immediately at foot of Pte. Vecchio, 1/2 block from Uffizi. Nice living room with cocktails/wine available in evenings, view of river and Pte. Vecchio. Breakfast on the roof every morning. We had a wonderful stay there last fall and will definitely stay there again when we return to Florence (hopefully soon)!!
Please check out the Hermitage Hotel:
http://www.hermitagehotel.com/eng_new/about.htm
Nice small hotel, nicely decorated rooms, incredibly nice and helpful staff. Located immediately at foot of Pte. Vecchio, 1/2 block from Uffizi. Nice living room with cocktails/wine available in evenings, view of river and Pte. Vecchio. Breakfast on the roof every morning. We had a wonderful stay there last fall and will definitely stay there again when we return to Florence (hopefully soon)!!
Sep 20, 2007 | 10:27 am
#37
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Another good link for the Florence outlet (called The Mall) is as follow: http://www.outlet-firenze.com/index.htm
I've been there several times and it certainly is a place to pick up some bargains. Beware, it's not the easiest place to get to: by train to Reggiello and then a taxi to the outlet; by shared minibus (pick-up at few locations in Florence); or by car. (I used a private cab firm few times and if memory serves me correct their rates are €60 each way. I love shopping at outlets, and there are plentiful in Italy....
I've been there several times and it certainly is a place to pick up some bargains. Beware, it's not the easiest place to get to: by train to Reggiello and then a taxi to the outlet; by shared minibus (pick-up at few locations in Florence); or by car. (I used a private cab firm few times and if memory serves me correct their rates are €60 each way. I love shopping at outlets, and there are plentiful in Italy....
Sep 20, 2007 | 10:53 am
#38
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Given one day to spend in any of the world's cities, Florence remains, 45 years since my first visit and after several more, near the top of my list. Personally, in my ancient decrepitude, I suppose I'd enjoy the (relative) peace and quiet of Siena or Sam Gimig more today, I don't hesitate to place Florence in the category of "You'd be a fool to miss it, and probably damned too."
Milan is big and bustling and grey, a 20th century city with a few grand reminders of the past. Florence is the past, displayed upon a grand and accessible scale.
Milan is big and bustling and grey, a 20th century city with a few grand reminders of the past. Florence is the past, displayed upon a grand and accessible scale.