Italy 2019 - From Top To Bottom - Florence

Introduction
Florence
Rome
Syracuse
Taormina
A short flight into Chicago, a long overnight flight Rome, and then a half day train ride to Florence. Throw in a cab ride, some walking, and we pretty much covered all forms of transportation with the exception of horses.

Florence is a great place to begin an Italian vacation. The Duomo, the statue of David, the Piti Palace, and the Via Venato are enough to fill a single day with excursions. We had three, a slow pace, and much more than the usual tourist attractions to visit.

The Statue of David is in the Accademia Gallery of Florence. It's the number one tourist attraction in the city, so you have to get there very early.