Florence for a holiday in Italy with Just Villas Direct

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is a destination not to be missed with its famous sons including Leonardo Da Vinci, Dante Alighieri, Machiavelli, Fra Angelico and Michelangelo. It is said to be one of the most magnificent cities in Italy with many squares, such as Piazza Della Signoria and of course famous statues and fountains. The most famous museum in Florence is the Uffizi which houses works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian and Rubens. The Florence "Vespucci" airport, where both national and international airlines stop, is located only 5 Km. from the city centre

The Chianti area, between Florence and Siena, is one of the most beautiful and picturesque area in Italy and a famous wine production area...  you should not forget to go to see the beautiful view of Florence by night from Piazza Michelangelo The history of Florence started with the establishment in 59 BC of a colony for Roman former soldiers, with the name Florentia. Julius Caesar had allocated the fertile soil of the valley of the Armo to his veterans. The region of Florence has one of the most versatile and varied-forms of cooking traditions in Italy. Florentine food in particular, is essentially based on simple, natural ingredients, deriving from the traditions of peasant food and is therefore, wholesome and tasty, featuring more often than not broths and stews. The three main symbols that define Tuscan gastronomy are wine, olive oil and bread. Maybe you cannot talk about Tuscan cuisine without mentioning the wines, wines are famously substantial, Chianti in particular. It is said Chianti wines were first invented back in 1860. For a holiday in Italy based in Florence, Just Florida Direct/Just Italy Direct can offer apartments and also a wide choice of super hotels ranging from standard to ultra luxury and all within a short distance from the places of interest. There are also villa rentals available just outside Florence