Florence

Scandinavian Airlines plane that was due to fly to Florence lands 65 miles away in Bologna

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Plane that was due to fly from Copenhagen to Florence lands 65 miles away in Bologna because the information for the route wasn’t loaded into the GPS system The problem on the Scandinavian Airlines plane was discovered before take-off Decision to fly to a close destination was made instead of cancelling the flight  The passengers … Read more

How to visit Florence for under £100 a night

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With grand palaces, vast plazas and a particularly spectacular cathedral, Florence might not seem like the place to grab a bargain.  But the grandeur is surrounded by street stalls selling panini, ice cream shops, busy markets and small cafes. The Tuscan capital was endowed by the Medici family of bankers, which sponsored Michelangelo, Da Vinci, … Read more

Be a Renaissance man or woman with a trip to Milan or Florence, both homes to Leonardo da Vinci

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This year is your chance to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the world’s most famous artist. Exhibitions about Leonardo da Vinci are opening in galleries all over Europe and the UK. But which is the best place to learn about his life? The Italian cities of Milan and Florence are competing to celebrate Leonardo 500. … Read more