The Historic Center revisited: Florence, the symbol of the Renaissance, is such a wonderful city to just walk around and explore. Much of the city center is closed to car traffic, but watch out for bicycles and mopeds and people looking elsewhere! On our first trip to Florence, we loved staying on Via dei Calzaiuoli right in the center of the historic area especially in
On the shores of Lake Como in the town of Cernobbia is the 16th century Tivoli Palace named, Villa D'Este. This former palace from the Renaissance era was converted to a high end hotel in 1873 and consists of the Villa and a 25 acre park. Be prepared for stunning views of Lake Como!! Also on the shores of Lake Como in Como is the
Florence is such a wonderful city to just walk around and explore. Much of the city center is closed to car traffic, but watch out for bicycles and mopeds and people looking elsewhere! We were so pleased to stay on the Via dei Calzaiuoli at Hotel Calzaiuoli right in the center of the historic area especially in the evening for the passeggiata (evening stroll). Then
