Italy is part of the Euro Zone, so the euro is the accepted currency. Fortunately the majority of streets are short in the old city, so following the crowd can be more reliable than reading numbers on walls. The street numbering system can be difficult, too complicated for description here - but most businesses are in the 'R' set. If you’re traveling farther afield, taxis are plentiful. This is a city where you don’t need any other transportation other than your own two feet, and most of the downtown streets are closed to traffic. From there, a train gets you quickly to Florence as the main train route makes this an easy connection. There are more flights into Pisa's larger Aeroporto Galileo Galilei about 50 miles west of Florence. The largest gay spot, Fabrik Cruise Club is for men only, 10 miles outside the city, in Calenzano.įlorence's compact Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci is about 6 miles from downtown. A somewhat conservative social atmosphere, along with high downtown real estate prices and difficult parking contribute to this, but international visitors will feel quite welcome, especially at the hard-cruising clubs and tubs. Most people here speak some English and are happy to share their city with its many visitors, but there are only a few small gay bars and clubs in Florence. Locals really do enjoy gelato from street-corner shops, sits for hours in cafes, and dress up for Sunday dinner with family at tucked-away restaurants, best found outside the tourist zones.įlorence - or as the Italians say, Firenze - is a friendly place for first-time visitors.
Italian men are handsome, but there’s something special about the Florentines.įlorentines thoroughly enjoy their regal surroundings and unparalleled food and wine, reveling in the flavor and richness of their culture and cuisine. When you stroll these ancient streets, it’s easy to see where he got his inspiration. Michelangelo’s statue of David, one of the world’s most famous works of art, draws many people to Florence. Emergency measures in the wake of Covid-19:įor current Italian entry restrictions see the Travel Bans/Italy, Reopen-Europa/Italy, World Nomads/Italy, and Governo Italiano websites for updates in English.