A flight to Florence takes visitors to one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Home to the world's finest collection of Renaissance art, Florence bustles with craft shops, traditional Tuscan trattorie restaurants and riverside aperitif bars.

Things to do

Frequent flights to Florence transport art lovers to Renaissance Italy. Buy a ticket to Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo masterpieces. The medieval Ponte Vecchio crosses the river and leads to the stunning church of San Miniato al Monte.

Shopping

Florence is brimming with designer boutiques as well as small independent stores. A flight to Florence uncovers craft workshops tucked away in quiet back streets. Bargain leather goods are available at San Lorenzo Market.

Restaurants

A ticket to Florence takes connoisseurs to the heart of Tuscany, with its distinctive regional cuisine. Travel from Florence's historic centre, with its lively pizzerias and trattorias, crossing the river to the Oltrarno district to enjoy fine food with stunning views.

Nightlife

Historic cafés are dotted all over Florence. A holiday to Italy's capital of culture isn't complete without sipping coffee or enjoying an early evening aperitif with the locals on the banks of the Arno.

When to go

KLM and partners have frequent flights to Florence. Visit in May for the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino music festival. In June the Calcio Storico takes place - a football match in medieval clothing.