Depart Cinque Terre today and catch a train to Florence (approximately 3,5 hours). On arrival, check into the hotel and take a brief walk around the immediate area to get your bearings. Florence is one of the most culturally rich and beautiful cities in Italy, known to many as the heart of Tuscany. The Medicis, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Brunelleschi, Machiavelli, Donatello and Michelangelo all lived in Florence at the height of their creative reign, and food is a major part of the city's identity so get stuck into some of the lip-smacking regional specialities. Meat lovers should try the bistecca alla fiorentina, a huge T-bone steak that's usually shared between two people, then there's ribollita, a thick delicious vegetable soup with bread, beans and greens. Panforte is the signature sweet treat, and trust us, it's oh so sweet.
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