Map of Florence in Russian. Beautiful Florence: top attractions

Florence is considered the most beautiful city in Italy, the most picturesque and colorful. In addition to the fact that this city itself is very picturesque and beautiful, it is also located in an amazing country, which makes it even more attractive. The city of Florence is located in a spacious picturesque basin, among gentle gentle hills, at the foot of the majestic Northern Apennines. Florence occupies an important, significant place on the map of Italy.

Florence is popular with millions of tourists who come here every year from all over the world. This city gave the world great masters visual arts, is considered the birthplace of the famous Renaissance. Translated into Russian, the name of the city is translated as “blooming”. And it is worth noting that Florence in Italy has indeed lived up to its name for many hundreds of years.

Magnificent Florence became the birthplace of many great artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto, Donatello, Dante, Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael and many others. But one more thing is worth mentioning outstanding person, which glorified the city - Stendhal. The works of these geniuses can be viewed in the city’s museums and art galleries in Florence.

The history of the city of Florence is interesting and rich, founded by the Etruscans and subsequently conquered by the Romans, it delights us with its medieval streets with unique fortified houses, but most of all we can find architectural monuments of the Renaissance.

The historical center of the city is Piazza della Signoria, where everyone can admire magnificent collections of masterpieces, including sculptures by Cellini and Michelangelo, among others. An equally remarkable attraction is the Florentine Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiori; it is worth noting that this is the third largest cathedral in the whole world. The famous church is also located here - the Gothic Basilica of Santa Croce, which became the tomb for many great Italians, including Michelangelo, the famous Machiavelli, Galileo, Rossini and many other great masters.

In addition, the city has about 90 different museums, many natural attractions, magnificent gardens and parks. Many attractions from every new era were supplemented with new elements. Thanks to the works of masters of all generations, today we can observe the splendor of the Italian beauty of Florence in all its glory with all the most significant monuments and assets. A detailed map of Florence will help you get your bearings and not miss a single interesting place!

A visit to the capital of Tuscany, Florence, will be interesting not only for history and culture lovers. Although this city on the Arno River really surpasses any other in Italy in terms of the number of architectural monuments and artistic values. And the historical center is considered part World Heritage. However, there is a lot of interesting things here for those who want to enjoy national cuisine in cozy restaurants, try the famous wines of Tuscany, buy clothes from famous designers and unusual decorations or just take a walk in the gardens blooming with bright colors.

Maps of Florence are popular among tourists, as most of the most famous attractions are marked on them, including museums, palaces, galleries, and more.

Florence is usually divided into six large parts surrounding the main attractions.

• Historical Center- a real exposition under the blue Florentine sky. There is a lot to see here: Duomo Square with the bell tower created by the famous architect Giotto and the Cathedral. In the same area is the Medici Riccardi Palace, which was designed by Michelangelo. Art lovers will enjoy the Uffizi Gallery and the Del Bargello Museum, located in the oldest building in the city.
• Santa Croce- named after the church where the tombs of great Italians are kept. Here you can also admire several beautiful palaces.

• San Lorenzo— also arose around the church of the same name. Not far from it is the monastery of San Marco and the Medici tomb. An equally important attraction: the Central Market, where you can bargain in grocery aisles, meat and fish shops, buy fruit or a beautiful bouquet. There are also the largest variety of osterias and trattorias here, where they offer real Tuscan dishes: panzanella, pecorino cheese or ravioli with pear.
• Oltrano— the area is famous for its abundance interesting galleries, for example, located in Palazzo Pitti and presenting masterpieces of old school and modern art or silverware. The majestic churches are surrounded by residential areas with many restaurants and craft shops.
• Coverciano— people come here to visit ancient churches: San Bartolomeo Gignoro, as well as St. Mary or St. Catharine of Siena. Meetings of the Italian Football Federation are also held here.
• Tornabuoni- the area where lived before Florentine nobility. It abounds in luxurious palaces, named after one of the most famous. Now the area is interesting because fashion stores are concentrated on its streets famous designers and jewelers.

Walking around the city

A tourist map with marks in Russian will help you create a walking route to the sights.

Florence is a small city, almost all attractions can be reached on foot. For example, after visiting the museums in Palazzo Pitti, you can turn to the Arno and walk along the ancient Ponte Vecchio bridge. You won’t be allowed to enjoy its architecture for a long time open doors many jewelry shops. After shopping, you can turn right and walk along the embankment to the Uffizi Gallery. And then have a snack in one of the restaurants with the atmosphere of old Florence.

Another option: start your walk from St. Mark's Square, visiting the monastery of the same name. Then take Via Camillo Cavour towards Palazzo Medici Ricciardi. Then walk along Via de Gori, turning left after a block. Here is the Temple of San Lorenzo with a chapel created by Michelangelo. Next, cross the nearest intersection and discover on the right the vibrant Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, where the heroes of the Decameron met.

And then take a ticket at the nearby station and go to one of the places in the Chianti region to taste the best wines in the world.

Location on the map of Italy

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Here is a detailed map of Florence with street names in Russian and house numbers. You can easily get directions by moving the map in all directions with the mouse or clicking on the arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale with the “+” and “-” icons located on the map on the right. The easiest way to adjust the image size is by rotating the mouse wheel.

What country is the city of Florence in?

Florence is located in Italy. This is wonderful beautiful city, with its own history and traditions. Florence coordinates: northern latitude and east longitude (show on large map).

Virtual walk

Interactive map of Florence with attractions and others tourist sites- an indispensable assistant in independent travel. For example, in the "Map" mode, the icon of which is in the upper left corner, you can see the city plan, as well as detailed map highways with route numbers. You can also see the city's railway stations and airports marked on the map. Nearby you see the “Satellite” button. By turning on satellite mode, you will examine the terrain, and by enlarging the image, you will be able to study the city in great detail (thanks to satellite maps from Google Maps).

Move the “little man” from the lower right corner of the map to any street in the city, and you can take a virtual walk around Florence. Adjust the direction of movement using the arrows that appear in the center of the screen. By turning the mouse wheel, you can zoom in or out of the image.

The beautiful city in the valley of the banks of the Arno River gave the world great figures of science and art: Galileo, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Donatello, Dante, Botticelli. The sights of Florence attract tourists from all over the world. There is a lot to see here: palaces, churches, galleries, museums, squares.

The name "Firenze" is translated from Italian as "blooming", and it was founded by Roman settlers in the 1st century BC. The symbol of the city is blooming irises and white lilies. The city came under the influence of various cultures, and only in the 10th century did its revival begin, when Firenze became an independent commune. The peak of the city's heyday occurred in the 13th-18th centuries; during that period, the “flourishing city” made a huge contribution to the development of world science, culture and architecture.

The modern city is the administrative center of Tuscany and is home to about 400 thousand people. The climate is mild: warm spring, hot summer, autumn comes late, and it often rains in winter. The most best time visits are in spring, when, in addition to historical and architectural masterpieces, you can look at blooming gardens in all their splendor.

Photos and descriptions of attractions

The city is relatively large and most interesting places You can watch it yourself in 1-3 days, without rushing too much. Let's look at a sample route below.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (il Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore)

The visiting card of the city is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The architectural trio consisting of Catedrale, Campanile and Battistero is located in Piazza Duomo. This is the most grandiose building of the Italian art era of the 15th century (Quattrocento). The huge bright red dome of la Catedrale is visible from anywhere in the city. At the time of construction, all residents of the city could fit under its arches.
The Duomo's vaults are decorated with frescoes depicting great people of that time. The facade is made in pink, white and green colors. The 15th century clock is notable; its hands point to reverse side, according to the author’s idea, bringing closer the day of the Last Judgment.

1. Schedule: every day from 10-00 to 18-00.
2. Entrance: the whole complex for 15 euros.
3. Location: Piazza Duomo, 17 – 50122 Firenze.

Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)

The following structure is 84.7 m high, belonging to the cathedral, built in Italian gothic style in the 14th century. Several architects worked on Giotto's Campanile, but the main design belongs to Giotto. The bell tower is made in the same style as the Duomo, lined with tricolor marble.
The facade of the lower tier is decorated with bas-reliefs depicting various planets and scenes from the creation of the world. Above the tier there are 16 sculptures. From the observation deck of the Campanile, Florence and its surroundings are clearly visible.

• Schedule: from 08-30 to 20-00, seven days a week.
• Single ticket – 15 euros.

Baptistery of San Giovanni

Another architectural masterpiece of the temple trio on Piazza Duomo in the form of an octagonal tower. Battistero is the oldest building, built in the 1st – 2nd centuries. The ceiling under the dome is decorated with mosaics, and one of the scenes depicted on the vault is “The Last Judgment” with the central figure of Christ.

Different architects worked on the gates from different sides of the world, all the scenes depicted on them are based on biblical subjects. But the most unusual gate is the eastern one, with paintings from Old Testament, made of bronze, Michelangelo Buonarroti himself called “the gates of heaven.” Inside, the battistero is striking in its splendor: the marble dome, painted with frescoes, is illuminated by a beam of light from the center of the dome.

• Entrance: daily from 11-00 to 19-00, on Sundays and holidays - from 08-30 to 14-00.
• Single ticket – 15 euros.
• Coordinates: Piazza Duomo, 17 – 50122 Firenze.

Piazza della Signoria

It was the place where the Florentine nobility met, and the sculptures in the square inspired with their beauty on the way to Palazzo vecchio, in which they solved global issues. Among the statues, the most famous is the marble statue of “David”, the statue called “Perseus with the head of Medusa” and others. Also in this place stands the no less famous “Fountain of Neptune”. The castle itself is located on this square.

Palazzo Vecchio

Translated from Italian language- “Old Palace”, and once it was called the new one. The building looks monumental and has clear shapes. At the top there is a clock tower, the clock on which still works. The building is austere and majestic from the outside and looks rich from the inside. Carved arches and columns, painted ceiling. For the wedding of Francesco Medici with Joan of Austria, the artist Giorgio Vasari made images of Prague, Vienna and other cities on the interior walls of the palace; they would remind the bride of her homeland so that she would not get bored.

Most of the palace is occupied by “Hall 500,” where a council of five hundred members ruled.

• Schedule: from 09-30 to 19-00 all days, on Thursday – until 14-00.
• The fee is 7 euros.
• Location: Piazza Signoria 1 Firenze.

Basilica of Santa Croce

The world's largest Franciscan church in the Gothic style. It is believed that its founder was St. Francis himself. It was built in the form of an Egyptian cross. The inside walls are painted with frescoes and paintings by famous artists, and stained glass windows decorate the interior of the temple. In the 18th century, an 80-meter bell tower was completed. The basilica is famous for the fact that great sculptors and artists are buried here, such as Michelangelo, Rossini, Galileo, Machiavelli.

Now the church functions more as a museum, and various festivals are held on the square in front of Santa Croce.

• Location: Piazza Santa Croce, 16.
• Opening hours for visitors: all days except Sunday - from 9:30 to 17:30; on weekends - from 14-00 to 17-00.
• Entrance - 8 euros.

Uffizi Gallery

One of the most famous European museums boasts a rich collection of art masterpieces. The Pinacoteca is located in the castle of the same name between Ponte vecchio and Piazza della signoria. It was founded by Cosimo de' Medici in the 16th century.

On an area of ​​13 thousand m2 you can see the creations of great artists and sculptors. Vasari's niche is decorated with 28 statues of great people of the time, and the museum also has many restored Roman statues. The collection of the 15th – 17th centuries includes gold coins, jewelry and antiques. The basis of the exhibits is the collection of the Medici family. Some famous works: “Cupid and Psyche”, “Venus de Medici”, “Birth of Venus” by Botticelli, etc.

• Ticket price to high season– 20 euros, low – 12 euros.
• Location: Piazzale degli Uffizi 50123 Firenze.
• Entrance: Tue-Fri from 08-45 to 17-00, Mon – closed.

Basilica of San Lorenzo

It began to be built in the 4th century and was rebuilt in the 11th century in the Romano style, later the Renaissance style was added. At first it was the cathedral of Florence. The dome of the Princes' Chapel is similar to the dome of the Cathedral, but slightly smaller. Brunelleschi, Michelozzo and Michelangelo worked on the architecture of the building. The basilica is the tomb of the Medici family.

The interior of the temple is more attractive than appearance, thanks to the works of Michelangelo and Donatello.

• Entrance: 7 euros for visiting the entire complex.
• Location: Piazza di San Lorenzo, 9.
• Schedule: from 10-00 to 17-00 all days, from 13:00 to 17:30 on Sunday.

Republic Square (Piazza della Repubblica)

In ancient times, the Roman Forum was located here. Construction of the square began at the moment when Florence was proclaimed the capital of Italy. Unfortunately, to clear the space, many churches, towers, palaces and houses were removed. Instead, buildings in an eclectic style were built in the 19th century. One of the attractions of the square is a huge arch.

Currently, this is the busiest pedestrian street, connecting the Old Bridge and the Cathedral. Locals are very fond of the small fountain with a boar, which is affectionately called “porcellino”. Entrance to the square is free.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

The unusual church, which became the first basilica in Florence, resembles a box in appearance and is located in the square of the same name. The Gothic and early Renaissance basilica was built in the 13th century and later underwent some changes. The outside is decorated with white and black marble, and the inside is decorated with magnificent frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio.
The Basilica Novella is mentioned in Boccaccio’s work “The Decameron”; it is here that the plot begins.

• Location: Piazza Santa Maria Novella
• Schedule: from 9:00 to 19:00, on Sundays - from 11:00. From October to March the basilica is open until 17:00.
• Entry price: 5 euros.

Ponte Vecchio

The world's most famous bridge was built in the 14th century and crosses the Arno River. Translated from Italian it means “old”, but more often it is called “golden”, because Duke Ferdinand ordered the butcher shops located along the banks of the river to be replaced with jewelry ones. Thus, gold craft was concentrated around the bridge. One jewelry workshop is still in operation. And now you can buy unique gold items near Ponte.

The bridge is a monumental structure of three arches. The highlight of the bridge is that there are houses on both sides.

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

The three-tiered palace in the early Renaissance style was designed for Cosimo de' Medici, whose descendants lived in this palace for hundreds of years. Subsequently, the building was bought by Riccardi. He maintained the appearance of the Palazzo while expanding it. The interior decoration was made in Baroque style.

The first floor is made of rough stone masonry symbolizing stability, the second and third tiers are made of polished stone; the master's chambers were located here.

Broken in the castle courtyard beautiful garden with sculptures by famous artists, marble tiles adorn the floor. Gallery of mirrors is Big hall, dedicated to the Medici family.
The building now houses the prefecture and the Riccardi Library.

• Location: Via Cavour, 3.
• Schedule: from 9-00 to 19-00, closes an hour earlier on weekends.
• Entrance fee: 7 euros.

Bargello Palace

The austere appearance of the palace in the Gothic style resembles a fortress. It was built in the 13th century for the chief constable (as he would be called now). It also had a prison and guard barracks.
Later the palazzo housed National Museum Bargello, with one of the largest collections of works by great sculptors.

• Location: Via del Proconsolo, 4.
• Schedule: from 08-15 to 17-00.
• Entrance fee: 9 euros.

University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze)

One of the oldest and most popular educational institutions Italy. It was founded in the 13th century and has moved to and from Pisa more than once. The 15th century saw its heyday, when the main emphasis was placed on the faculties of medicine and law.

IN this moment The university has 12 faculties and about 60 thousand students.

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During the Renaissance, the map of Florence was divided into four districts: Santa Maria Novella, San Giovanni, Santa Croce and Santo Spirito.

And although the area of ​​the city has remained virtually unchanged since then, the number of districts has increased by two. Now the map of Florence in Russian includes six districts: the historical center, San Lorenzo, Santa Croce, Oltrarno, Coverciano and Tornabuoni. In the first two there is greatest number hotels - all of them are also marked on the map of Florence.

A peculiarity of the districts of Florence is that almost all of them, located in the center or near it, are grouped around certain architectural monuments, after which they were named.

The historical center where most of the architectural monuments are located: Piazza Cathedral, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistery of St. John, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Museum of San Marco, Galleria dell'Accademia, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Bargello Museum.

San Lorenzo- area of ​​artists and merchants. This is where you should start your shopping tour and get acquainted with traditional Tuscan cuisine. And in between runs to souvenir shops, admire the architecture of the Church of San Lorenzo, Palazzo Vecchio and the Monastery of San Marco.

Santa Croce- a quarter consisting mainly of palaces: Cocchi Serristori, Antella, Corsini Serristori, Spinelli, the house of Giorgio Vasari and the church of Santa Croce.

Oltrarno- occupies almost the entire left bank of the Arno River, starting from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. If the previous areas are famous for basilicas and palaces, then this one is also famous for its park complexes, the main one of which is the Boboli Gardens.

Coverciano(right bank of the Arno River). The area is sometimes called a place of reunification of past and present: ancient churches (St. Mary, St. Catharine of Siena, San Bartolomeo Gignoro) have been adjacent to the office of the Italian Football Federation with the “Italian Football Hall of Fame” and the Center for Training and Licensing of Football Coaches for many years.

Tornabuoni- the smallest area in Florence, which does not prevent it from being the most fashionable thanks to a string of elite boutiques and jewelry stores.

8 km from Florence is the small town of Fiesole - one of the most ancient in this region. Here are the famous Cathedral of San Romolo in Piazza Mino da Fiesole, an ancient Roman theater built in the 1st century BC. e., Villa Medici, Archaeological Museum with paintings by Italian painters of the 13th-15th centuries.

What is the best area to stay in Florence?

The best hotels in Florence are located in the Santa Maria Novella area (near the train station): Hotel L’Orologio and Grand Hotel Baglioni. The main advantage of the hotels is their proximity to the main attractions and ancient interiors, as they are part of architectural complexes. In this regard, their main disadvantage is very high prices. And the crowds of tourists are a bit of a nuisance.

Where is the best place to live in Florence? In our opinion, it is more reasonable to stay in one of the hotels on Ognisanti Square or on the banks of the Arno River. The price level here is approximately the same as in the center, but the view is much more picturesque - the river, parks, and ancient buildings in all their glory, and the center is just a stone's throw away.

Dangerous areas of Florence

It is difficult to single out just one area. The main danger that can await tourists is pickpockets. They are real virtuosos. You need to be especially careful in the historical center: there are a lot of tourists, there is not enough space - exactly what is needed for lovers of easy money.