In Florence the splendid XIX century villa that houses the Hotel La Fortezza is located in the central area of the city, right in front of the Fortezza da Basso (da Basso fortress). It is the ideal residence for guests that want to stay in the heart of Florence in total relaxation, surrounded by blooming gardens and by a precious tranquillity.
The way towards the historic centre of the city that better represents the Italian Renaissance is fast and supported by an efficient public transportation that is also punctual; bus-stops that take to the central train station and piazza Duomo are only 50 metres from the hotel.
TheHotel La Fortezza is well linked to the impressive congress and fair centre of Florence located inside the Fortezza da Basso. A surface of 100,000 square metres able to accommodate the Florence Gift Mart, the Mostra del Mercato Artigianale (Handicrafts Market Exhibition), the Eurocamper and other important events: the Fortezza da Basso is an impressive Medicean monument that, amongst bastions, turrets and galleries, has found in the city surroundings an important economical location.
Piazza Duomo is dominated by the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most beautiful Gothic Renaissance churches of Europe whereby from its tops emerges the Brunelleschi dome; the presence of the Giotto bell tower, with the amazing polychrome marble statues, and the Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistry of San Giovanni) make this square a fascinating place and a mandatory stop-over for everyone.
Florenceis one of the art capitals of the world. In the famous Galleria degli Uffizi priceless works of art created by geniuses such as Botticelli, Raffaello, Caravaggio and Giotto are preserved. In the Galleria dell’Accademia, you will be left spellbound by the harmony of shapes expressed by Michelangelo’s David; at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello you will admire some absolute masterpieces of Tuscan sculpture.
The Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo (Central Market of San Lorenzo) is a building made of steel and glass, location of the city’s marketplace. It has a top floor where wonderful counters full of flowers, fruit and vegetables are exposed to the light that pours through the windows of the ceiling; the ground floor is for the lovely flavours of the Tuscan gastronomy: vintage oils, wines from the hills of Chianti, cold meats and pecorino cheeses are only some of the tasty delights on sale.
If you happen to be in downtown Florence, maybe during a relaxing afternoon spent shopping along via Tornabuoni, do not forget to stop in one of the pastry shopsaround Piazza Duomo: you will taste truly delicious regional products such as the cantucci (typical almond cookies), the schiacciata con l’uva (traditional Tuscan bread made with grapes) and the cenci, a fantastic fritter covered with powdered sugar.
The Ponte Vecchio (or Old Bridge) is characterised by the numerous gold and jewellery shops and by the striking image of the city following the slow movements of the Arno river. Crossing the bridge, at less than 500 metres, you reach the entrance of the splendid Giardino di Boboli (Boboli Gardens) noticing first the outline of the princely Palazzo Pitti, prestigious location of the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (Modern Art Gallery) and Palatina Gallery.
How to reach us
By car. In proximity of Florence get off at the toll booth of Firenze nord, follow the directions for centro città/stazione dei treni/Fortezza da Basso (city centre/train station/da Basso Fortress), once you reach the fortress get on the ring road of viale Strozzi, after travelling about 600 metres take the third exit on the right (a small street after the bus-stop), you will see a parking area, towards the end of the parking area you will reach viale Milton; at n. 95 Hotel Fortezza welcomes you.
By train. The train station of Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from the hotel. We recommend that you take bus n. 13, 4 and 28 leaving from the station’s square, get off at the first stop, the one of the “Fortezza”, on the right you will find viale Milton where at n. 95 Hotel Fortezza welcomes you. A taxi service is also available.
By plane. The airport “Amerigo Vespucci” is 10 km from downtown Florence. From the airport take the shuttle bus “Vola in Bus” that will take you to the train station of Santa Maria Novella, from here follow the directions under item “By train”.
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