2. My Trip to Florence, Italy By Alissa Femia

3. Table of Contents Why I chose this vacation spot? Map of Florence Information on Florence Points of Interest Converter Currency Pictures from Florence, Italy What Florence is famous for? Transportation Lodging Cost of Vacation Conclusion

4. Why I chose this vacation spot? I chose this spot as a vacation spot because Italy is filled with a lot of beautiful and wonderful places to visit. So I decided to visit Florence, Italy because from what I researched on this country it has a lot of places that I can visit.

6. Information on Italy Full country name: Italian Republic Area: 301,230 sq km Population: 57.99 million Capital City: Rome People: Italian Language: French, German, Serbian, Croatian, Italian Religion: 84% Roman Catholic, 6% Jewish, Muslim and Protestant Government: republic Head of State: President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Head of Government: Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi

7. Continued Info… GDP: US$1.45 trillion GDP per capita: US$25,100 Inflation: 2.6% Major Industries: tourism, engineering, textiles, chemicals, food processing, motor vehicles, clothing and footwear Major Trading Partners: EU (especially Germany, France, UK, Spain, Netherlands), USA Member of EU: Yes

8. Churches, museums and galleries in abundance can be found in Florence. It's quite a busy place but there's a good public transport system; most attractions are well within walking distance. The most striking monument is the green, white and red Duomo; like most of the Italian churches it is adorned with some wonderful artwork, particularly around the 15th century dome, or Duomo. Working your way through the streets of Florence you cross the river and soon come to the Palazzo Pitti, the palace of the Medici family who made Florence the centre for the Renaissance, and one of the largest buildings in the town. The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence to survive World War II and now it is lined with jewellers and goldsmiths, with the odd china shop and ice-cream shop mixed in. There are many small shops to explore and Florence is certainly a place that you can wander around in and find quaint and interesting buildings and monuments.

9. 2,307 US Dollar = 1,829.07 Euro 2,307 Euro (EUR) = 2,909.82 US Dollar (USD)

10. Pictures of Florence, Italy

11. Florence is famous for…. Florence is an open-air exhibition of art and culture. It is famous worldwide, the heart of the Renaissance period and the home of the fine arts and literature. Florentine cooking is linked to a tradition of simple dishes prepared with genuine, tasty but plain ingredients, which has recently been reconsidered by the world of more sophisticated cuisine.

12. In order to get to Florence, Italy, I will travel by plane. The cost of the flight will be 1,394.57. There I will travel by car to the different sites there I will visit.

13. Tastes of Florence

14. Golden Tulip Craft Hotel occupies a converted 19th-century townhouse with rooftop pool and garden. The hotel features a rooftop swimming pool with views of Florence. Other amenities include concierge services, currency exchange, laundry services, and a safe- deposit box, housed at the front desk. There is one restaurant onsite, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. The hotel is around the corner from Florence’s popular opera house, which hosts international companies and local productions.

15. The cost of the total vacation will be $2693 (vacation package). The cost of the flight will be $1394.57. The cost of the hotel is $1298.43.

16. Places I Would Prefer The Ponte Vecchio, this bridge and its picturesque huddle of overhanging shops was built in 1345 and its shops once included butchers, grocers and blacksmiths all now replaced by expensive jewellery shops. Don't miss a visit to the Uffizi Gallery where you will find the magnificent statue of David by Michelangelo, a sign of freedom for the city of Florence, or a the view of the city from the Piazza del Michelangelo across the River Arno.

17. Conclusion In my trip to Florence, Italy, I have learned my new things, not just about Florence but about I learned more about my heritage. This was a very interesting trip..I went to a lot of the museums and saw different statues, portraits, and also took walks to look at the my bridges that lasted during World War 2. It was very interesting and exciting.