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Florence

Essen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛsn̩] ; Latin: Assindia) is the central and second largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 583,393 makes it the ninth largest city of Germany, as well as the fourth largest city of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. On the Ruhr and Emscher rivers, Essen geographically is part of the Rhineland and the larger Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region. The Ruhrdeutsch regiolect spoken in the region has strong influences of both Low German (Westphalian) and Low Franconian (East Bergish). Essen is seat to several of the region's authorities, as well as to eight of the 100 largest publicly held German corporations regarding turnover, including two DAX corporations. Essen is often considered the energy capital of Germany with E.ON and RWE, Germany's largest energy providers, both headquartered in the city. Essen is also known for its impact on the arts through the respected Folkwang University of the Arts, its Zollverein School of Management and Design, and the Red Dot industrial product design award. In early 2003, the universities of Essen and the nearby city of Duisburg (both established in 1972) were merged into the University of Duisburg-Essen with campuses in both cities and a university hospital in Essen. In 1958, Essen was chosen to serve as the seat to a Roman Catholic diocese (often referred to as Ruhrbistum or diocese of the Ruhr). Founded around 845, Essen remained a small town within the sphere of influence of an important ecclesiastical principality (Essen Abbey) until the onset of industrialization. The city then — especially through the Krupp family iron works — became one of Germany's most important coal and steel centers. Essen, until the 1970s, attracted workers from all over the country; it was the 5th-largest city in Germany between 1929 and 1988, peaking at over 730,000 inhabitants in 1962. Following the region-wide decline of heavy industries in the last decades of the 20th century, the city has seen the development of a strong tertiary sector of the economy. The most notable witness of this Strukturwandel (structural change) is the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, which has once been the largest of its kind in Europe. Ultimately closed in 1993, both the coking plant and the mine have been inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2001. Notable accomplishments of the city in recent years include the title of European Capital of Culture on behalf of the whole Ruhr area in 2010 and the selection as the European Green Capital for 2017.

Florence

City Overview

The flowering capital of Florence is one of Europe's most important arts and cultural centers. The old translations of the city, the numerous museums, churches, wet frescoes, sculptures and paintings show the most dazzling treasures of the Renaissance. The masters of the time, such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Rafael and others, have left immortal works of art in this trend. As the capital of the Renaissance, Florence is elegant and elegant, and is the most artistic city in Italy.

Must Visit Attractions

Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the pride of Florence. The huge red dome left an eternal testimony to the rushing man, and the greatest artists of the time gave him energy and talent. The huge architectural complex is divided into three parts, the church itself, the baptistery and the clock tower, and is listed as a world cultural heritage.

Transportation: Take bus A14/23, 71.

Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery has assembled the three masterpieces of the Renaissance - Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and others, and is one of the most important art galleries in the world.

Transportation: Bus: Take C3 and D to Ponte Vecchio station, get off at Via dei Georgofili and turn to Lungarno degli Archibusieri, walk about 200 meters.

Lord's Square and Palazzo Vecchio

The Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio have been the political center of Florence since the 13th century. This Gothic building with a 94-meter tower is the representative building of the medieval city of Florence during the medieval period.

Transportation: The Municipal Plaza is in the center of the old city. Basically, cars are not allowed to walk through, so it is a walk to get there.

Art Academy Gallery Galleria dell’Accademia

The Art Institute Gallery houses Michelangelo's masterpiece David.

College of Art Address: Gallery of the Academy, Via Bettino Ricasoli, 60, 50122 Firenze can be navigated locally

Ponte Vecchio

The Old Bridge is one of the most distinctive and oldest bridges in Florence. The most famous and oldest bridge on the Arno River bears witness to the prosperity and decline of the entire city of Florence. It was built in the Middle Ages, and the baptism of the war and the invasion of the floods have always stood tall and become the only places where tourists come to Florence.

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

In addition to art, Florence has a lot of deep food! Tuscan steaks and red wine are also part of the Flora culture. The center of the old city is not big, there are always restaurants of all sizes, big and small!

Florence's Eataly is located on the top floor of the San Lorenzo indoor market. It is a lively restaurant and a big food store. The dining environment is lively and relaxing. There are snacks and big dishes, desserts and drinks. After eating, you can buy some specialty foods. Probably the reason for being in the market, the restaurant grade and price in this Eataly are more intimate than the Eataly in Milan.

• ##### Accommodation

If you are considering the convenience of transportation, it is recommended to live in the vicinity of the subway station or train station, such as SPAGNA (Spain Square), TERMINI (Central Station) and BARBERINI (Barberini Square) station. Among them, TERMINI has a wide range of hotels from the B&B to the 5-star superior hotels. It is also the most concentrated area for cheap accommodation in Florence. The Chinese hotels are basically located in this area, with cheap prices and convenient transportation. This area has a market in the morning, and it is convenient to buy food.

If the budget is taken into account, the price of hotels near the Euroline bus stop is cheaper than that of the city center. The supermarkets and the necessary facilities for living are complete and the transportation is convenient. The advantage of staying here is that you can easily reach the main sights of Rome and the Vatican by bus or subway, and you can easily travel to Venice, 翡 翠 甚至 and even France, suitable for tourists with a small budget.

• ##### Shopping

Florence is one of the famous shopping cities in Italy. In the city center, there are a lot of products that can make people pick their eyes, leather products, textiles, handicrafts, etc. It is famous for its art crafts and textiles, and it is made of glassware and ceramics. Leather based. Handicrafts such as gold and silver processing and art reproductions are also famous. In the narrow lanes, there are small shops with different sizes.

Luisa Via Roma is a world-renowned high-end fashion store with its exquisite products and excellent service. It is located in the heart of the Renaissance city of Florence, next to the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and you can do it while you are visiting.

Traffic in the city

Trains to Florence are usually docked at the Santa Maria Novella station, making it easy to transfer buses or taxis. The station is just a few blocks from the cathedral and is almost centrally located.

Some IC live RE trains rely on stations located in the suburbs. When you take a ride, you must first confirm, so as not to get the wrong station. The public transport in Florence includes buses and trams, but most of the attractions are concentrated in the central station, within 3 km of the southeast, the building is very concentrated, and it is also a very comfortable city, as long as you can reach the main attractions on foot.

Florence Card

Although this card is so expensive, although it does not necessarily provide you with the free public transport function, if you plan to sweep out the museums and sights in Florence, and avoid the long queues, Then maybe you can consider spending a lot of money on pain, buy this card, including the Uffizi Gallery, the Academy of Fine Arts, etc., all within three days of validity, no appointment, no queue at the ticket gate, long drive straight into 72 Art galleries, churches and attractions.