The cultural and historical impact of Florence can be overwhelming, the abundance of spectacularly beautiful art and sculpture from the Rennaissance is preportional to tnumber of tourists who flock there every summer. The remarkable Duomo, with its pink, white and green marble façade and characteristic dome, dominates the city's skyline. It's size, detail and beauty are awe-inspiring and includes magnificent stained glass windows. The Baptistry is adjacent - it's one of the city's oldest buildings, and was originally a pagan temple. Behind the cathedral is the Duomo Museum. Piazza della Signoria has been the hub of Florence's political life through the centuries, and is surrounded by some of the city's most celebrated buildings. Guarding the Palazzo Vecchio (town hall) is a copy of Michelangelo's David. An elevated corridor called Vasari's Corridor leads from the palazzo, through the Uffizi Gallery - laden with florentine art, across the Arno by way of the Ponte Vecchio, Florence's landmark 14th century bridge lined with shops, and all the way down to the Palazzo Pitti. Many of Florences most famous inhabitants are buried in the famous Santa Croce church.
Other churches which shouldn't be missed include the statue-filled Orsanmichele; Santa Trinità, All Saints',Santa Maria Novella, SS Annunziata; Marco; and the Church of the Holy Spirit, almost all boasting frescoes from Florences finest artists. There are also some sumptuous palaces worth seeing including; Pitti Palace, Strozzi Palace, Rucellai Palace and Pazzi Palace. A good view of the city can be seen oin the hill beside the Fort de Belvedere.

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