Discovering Florence with Sovereign

Points of interest for the 'cultural city break' in Florence

During your Florence city break, you'll be spoilt for choice with its endless cultural treasures. You could start your luxury short or weekend break in Florence by visiting its impressive Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore, which stands at the centre of the city. A climb up to the top its Brunelleschi dome will no doubt provide you with an incredible vista over Florence’s meandering, cobbled streets. If you’re into art, the Uffizi's incredible collection is another must visit during your Florence city break. If not, you can simply soak up the culture by 'people watching' from one of the many bars and cafés that border Florence's piazzas. For gardening enthusiasts, the Palazzo Pitti's Boboli Gardens are definitely worth a visit during your city break in Florence, especially during the warmer months.

Eating out for the 'gastronomic city break'

Florence’s enviable location in Tuscany ensures you’ll never be short of excellent produce, delicious cuisine and of course, the Chianti Classico. A city break in Florence ensures you’ll have endless supply of pizzerias, trattorias and restaurants to tempt you and your taste buds, but don’t leave without trying out some Florentine specialities such as the bistecca fiorentina (Florentine steak), panzanella (bread salad) and its great variety of fagioli (beans). If you're feeling daring, do try its trippa (tripe), but it's not for the faint-hearted!

Shopping for the 'retail therapy city break'

Although it's mecca for the Renaissance, Florence is also home to a fabulous array of markets, high street shops and designer boutiques that will no doubt satiate any shopaholic’s whims. During your city break in Florence, browse through the many stalls in the Mercato San Lorenzo, that are filled with gorgeous leather goods and surround the wonderful food hall. If you’re looking for something special during your luxury Florence city break, then Via Tournabuoni is where you’ll be treated to an array of local designers such as Ferragamo, Pucci, Gucci and Roberto Cavalli. Savvy shoppers will be delighted with a trip to The Mall, which is a 45 minute drive from Florence, where you can grab one of many a designer bargain!

Something Exclusive for that 'once in a lifetime city break'

During your luxury Florence short or weekend break, book a room at the exclusive Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy to put you in the heart of this stunning city. For some fine dining, reserve a table at the Enoteca Pinocherria, Florence’s 3* Michelin restaurant located on Via Ghibellina.