Space Electronic, Florence

Advantages: A must-see when in Italy.
Disadvantages: Other tourists know that, too.

...Are you really crazy about the art from the 13th to the 17th century? Must you see Gothic altar pieces, world famous Renaissance pictures, Flemish, French and German masters of the Baroque? If so, you *must* go to the Uffizi, of course. But certainly you don’t want to wait half a day to get in, you’ve got better things to do! Call the following number (from abroad): 0039/055294883, every day except Monday (on Mondays ALL museums are closed!) from 8.30 am to 9 pm, you’ll get the Florence museum service and can order a ticket in advance. When you’re there you can go to a special entrance for pre-booked tickets. If you haven’t been to Florence yet, you don’t know how valuable that advice is! The last time I was there, I was at the entrance at 9 am expecting a handful of tourists. Who wants to get... Read review

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Advantages: clean, comfortable, good value, well located hotel
Disadvantages: breakfast could be improved, no bath in some if not all rooms

...there. The room was very clean and decorated in once again a modern decor, an extremely large bedside mirror also noted. Everything you would expect from a decent hotel room was there, mini bar, tv, electronic safe, air con and a huge wardrobe. Our only minor quibble with the room is that there is no bath, only a shower. Our package included a buffet breakfast. This consisted of croisants, buns, a good selection of hams and cheeses and the usual diary products. All perfectly tasty and great for starting the day with. I think some of us brits may miss the opportunity to have a hot "bacon and eggs" brekky. As claimed by expedia, the hotel is indeed well located. all the major attractions of florence are within walking distance from the hotel. it is entirely possible to return to the hotel to rest between attractions. All in all, a very... Read review

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Advantages: caves, minerals
Disadvantages: grubby

...The Florence Mine is an old iron mine now used as a museum. The guided tours take 1 to 2 hours and covers the industrial an geological history of the mine. The paths are steep and stony, and the iron ore makes an excellent deep red dye which penerates the overalls provided. The guides are all employees of the mine and provide a good, down to earth trip without the rehearsed spiel of professional tour guides. The mine is close to Whitehaven and Gosforth and well sign posted from the main road. It is not recommended for anyone who doesn't like confined spaces or who is not easily mobile.... Read review

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