Flight to Florence (FLR)
Fly comfortably and relaxed to Florence
Make sure your journey to Florence is stress-free by booking your upcoming flight on swiss.com. With many flights available to Florence on swiss.com, you are sure to find one that suits your plans and budget perfectly.
Booking on swiss.com guarantees that your trip will begin smoothly, no matter your reason for travelling. Sit back and relax so that by the time you land in Florence, you can look forward to all that awaits you. SWISS and SWISS partner airlines offer the ultimate in-flight services on flights to Florence offer you the ultimate in-flight services.
From the moment you board the plane, our highly trained and dedicated crew will ensure your comfort, enjoyment, and safety while on board. From our complimentary Swiss chocolates to our beverages and much more, you will experience the best of Swiss hospitality, making the start of your trip to Florence one to remember.
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Flying to Florence: tips and information for your trip
Florence is often credited as the home of the Italian Renaissance and as the city that started it all, it was once often referred to as the “Athens of the Middle Ages.” Book your next flight to Florence with SWISS or one of our subsidiary airlines and find out for yourself how the Florence of today upholds this reputation.
Between its Enlightenment era and medieval architecture and structures, truly delicious culinary traditions, and the blending of traditional and modern worlds, you’ll want for nothing when it comes to things to discover and experience in Florence.
The Athens of the Middle Ages
One of the most essential sights in Florence is the large domed cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore – or The Duomo locally – which was constructed over the course of the 13th, 14th and early 15th centuries. Not far away reside the Campanile and the Baptistery buildings, also essentials for any visit. Not to be outdone, Florence’s historic center – centro storico di Firenze – is where you will find a large number of the oldest structures including the old city walls and the Fountain of Neptune – a big marble sculpture commissioned in the mid-16th century.
And what would a visit to any Italian city be without partaking in the city’s culinary tradition and trying out the local cuisine? Florentine-style food is often referred to as “peasant eating.” But despite its rather underwhelming name, one must not be fooled. This unique style remains unique and delicious, and the innumerable cafes and other eateries lining the streets make Florence a foodie’s dream. To complement your fine dining, the region around Florence is also known for its wineries, many of which use the famous Sangiovese grapes, and not far away is the Chianti region, giving wine lovers a veritable smorgasbord of viticultural exploration. the finest Italian wines are grown.
Must visit:
- Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo)
- Campanile and the Baptistery buildings</li
- The Fountain of Neptune and nearby Roman Aqueducts
- Art museums that feature works from the fathers of Italian painting including Cimabue and Giotto, as well as Donatello, da Vinci and Michelangelo
- Bars and restaurants with unique, Florentine cuisine
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