Known for incredible artwork and architecture Florence, Italy is truly a renaissance city with a creative and artistic flair.

A beautiful subject naturally, these images of the city are made even more spectacular using the HDR technique, which combines the same image taken at different levels of exposure.

The resulting pictures show an amazing amount of depth, detail and color.

The Countryside
Central Italy boasts a climate which makes grapes happy, the result is fantastic local wine. Vine yards in the area can be found in medieval castles and many offer fine dining and accommodations.

Nightlife
This city is every bit as beautiful at night, in fact it may be more so. Charming and romantic, the streets come to life when the sun goes down (especially in the summertime) with amazing food and stylish nightclubs.

Ponte Vecchio
The oldest bridge in Florence, Ponte Vecchio has spanned the Arno river at its narrowest point since Roman times. The bridge is lined with shops that once housed butchers and fishmongers, but are now home to jewelers, art dealers and souvenir shops.

Churches
Some of the finest architecture in Florence can be found in their many churches. Regardless of your religious beliefs, these grand structures (and even some of the smaller ones) will leave you breathless.

Arno River
Florence sits on the banks of the Arno River, an unpredictable waterway that is known for its rapid rises and falls. The river is a lifeline through central Italy providing irrigation, transportation and food.

Architecture
The architecture of Florence reflects a combination of styles. Many of the structures were built or started in Gothic and Roman style and later updated to reflect a more Renaissance flair.

Campanile di Giotto
The bell tower of Giotto is part of the Cathedral of Florence and has been standing tall above Florence since the 14th century.

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