Florence Santa Maria Novella

Stazione di Santa Maria Novella (SMN) is a railway station in Florence, Italy, sometimes referred to as the SMN station. It is one of the busiest stations in Italy, with 160,000 people passing every day. The name of the station comes from the church of Santa Maria Novella, opposite the entrance to the square. The station is the southern end of the Bologna-Florence Railway and the northern end of the Florence-Roman Railway.

The station is centrally located, just a short walk from the cathedral and other major attractions. The entrance hall has a railway ticket office and some shops and restaurants. This floor is also home to the Florence Tourist Office, the passenger lounge, the currency exchange office, the luggage storage (near station 16), the post office and the station toilet (near station 5). The mezzanine floor of the station has restaurants, pharmacies and banks. Other floors, basement and upstairs, are mainly used for storage and office space. The station is a fascist building and one of the masterpieces of Italian modernist architecture. The station is a harbor-style platform structure.

The street outside the train station is the main hub of the bus line in Florence. So while you can easily walk from Santa Maria Novella to most central destinations, you can return to the station for buses to Piazzale Michelangelo or Fiesole, San Gimignano or Siena. .

The high-speed rail line to Bologna opened in 2009. The station is also used by regional trains: Pisa, Livorno (Leopolda Railway); Lucca, Bologna (Bologna – Florence Railway) and Faenza (Faentina Railway). The station also offers high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento) to several cities in the country, including Rome and Milan.

Rome Termini Central

Roma Termini is Rome's main railway station, one of the largest stations in Europe and the only interchange station in Rome. The name of Termini Station is from the Diocletian Baths, which is across the street from the entrance to the station.

Termini Station has daily trains to major cities in Italy, as well as international trains to Paris, Munich, Basel, Vienna and Geneva. Termini Station has a total of 29 months. Termini Station is also the main mass transit centre in the city of Rome. Lines A and B of the Rome Metro have a rendezvous station, while the main bus station is located in the Piazza dei Cinquecento in front of the station. The Rome tram route is located at Porta Maggiore, about 500 metres east of Termini Station.

Termini Station is very long, and because of its unique appearance, Termini Station is also known as the “Dinosaur”.

Florence

City Overview

The flowering capital of Florence is one of Europe's most important arts and cultural centers. The old translations of the city, the numerous museums, churches, wet frescoes, sculptures and paintings show the most dazzling treasures of the Renaissance. The masters of the time, such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Rafael and others, have left immortal works of art in this trend. As the capital of the Renaissance, Florence is elegant and elegant, and is the most artistic city in Italy.

Must Visit Attractions

Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the pride of Florence. The huge red dome left an eternal testimony to the rushing man, and the greatest artists of the time gave him energy and talent. The huge architectural complex is divided into three parts, the church itself, the baptistery and the clock tower, and is listed as a world cultural heritage.

Transportation: Take bus A14/23, 71.

Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery has assembled the three masterpieces of the Renaissance - Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and others, and is one of the most important art galleries in the world.

Transportation: Bus: Take C3 and D to Ponte Vecchio station, get off at Via dei Georgofili and turn to Lungarno degli Archibusieri, walk about 200 meters.

Lord's Square and Palazzo Vecchio

The Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio have been the political center of Florence since the 13th century. This Gothic building with a 94-meter tower is the representative building of the medieval city of Florence during the medieval period.

Transportation: The Municipal Plaza is in the center of the old city. Basically, cars are not allowed to walk through, so it is a walk to get there.

Art Academy Gallery Galleria dell’Accademia

The Art Institute Gallery houses Michelangelo's masterpiece David.

College of Art Address: Gallery of the Academy, Via Bettino Ricasoli, 60, 50122 Firenze can be navigated locally

Ponte Vecchio

The Old Bridge is one of the most distinctive and oldest bridges in Florence. The most famous and oldest bridge on the Arno River bears witness to the prosperity and decline of the entire city of Florence. It was built in the Middle Ages, and the baptism of the war and the invasion of the floods have always stood tall and become the only places where tourists come to Florence.

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

In addition to art, Florence has a lot of deep food! Tuscan steaks and red wine are also part of the Flora culture. The center of the old city is not big, there are always restaurants of all sizes, big and small!

Florence's Eataly is located on the top floor of the San Lorenzo indoor market. It is a lively restaurant and a big food store. The dining environment is lively and relaxing. There are snacks and big dishes, desserts and drinks. After eating, you can buy some specialty foods. Probably the reason for being in the market, the restaurant grade and price in this Eataly are more intimate than the Eataly in Milan.

• ##### Accommodation

If you are considering the convenience of transportation, it is recommended to live in the vicinity of the subway station or train station, such as SPAGNA (Spain Square), TERMINI (Central Station) and BARBERINI (Barberini Square) station. Among them, TERMINI has a wide range of hotels from the B&B to the 5-star superior hotels. It is also the most concentrated area for cheap accommodation in Florence. The Chinese hotels are basically located in this area, with cheap prices and convenient transportation. This area has a market in the morning, and it is convenient to buy food.

If the budget is taken into account, the price of hotels near the Euroline bus stop is cheaper than that of the city center. The supermarkets and the necessary facilities for living are complete and the transportation is convenient. The advantage of staying here is that you can easily reach the main sights of Rome and the Vatican by bus or subway, and you can easily travel to Venice, 翡 翠 甚至 and even France, suitable for tourists with a small budget.

• ##### Shopping

Florence is one of the famous shopping cities in Italy. In the city center, there are a lot of products that can make people pick their eyes, leather products, textiles, handicrafts, etc. It is famous for its art crafts and textiles, and it is made of glassware and ceramics. Leather based. Handicrafts such as gold and silver processing and art reproductions are also famous. In the narrow lanes, there are small shops with different sizes.

Luisa Via Roma is a world-renowned high-end fashion store with its exquisite products and excellent service. It is located in the heart of the Renaissance city of Florence, next to the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and you can do it while you are visiting.

Traffic in the city

Trains to Florence are usually docked at the Santa Maria Novella station, making it easy to transfer buses or taxis. The station is just a few blocks from the cathedral and is almost centrally located.

Some IC live RE trains rely on stations located in the suburbs. When you take a ride, you must first confirm, so as not to get the wrong station. The public transport in Florence includes buses and trams, but most of the attractions are concentrated in the central station, within 3 km of the southeast, the building is very concentrated, and it is also a very comfortable city, as long as you can reach the main attractions on foot.

Florence Card

Although this card is so expensive, although it does not necessarily provide you with the free public transport function, if you plan to sweep out the museums and sights in Florence, and avoid the long queues, Then maybe you can consider spending a lot of money on pain, buy this card, including the Uffizi Gallery, the Academy of Fine Arts, etc., all within three days of validity, no appointment, no queue at the ticket gate, long drive straight into 72 Art galleries, churches and attractions.

Rome

City Overview

In Rome, many important elements concerning the development of human society are gathered in this ancient city: history, religion, and art. The so-called "Rome is not built in one day"

The most suitable tourist season in Rome is from April to November each year. In July and August, the weather was hot and dry, and the world's tourist crowds poured into Rome at this time. The house prices were also high at this time. A night of €100 is very common. One advantage is that it is darker from 8 to 9 in the summer and there is more time to play outside.

Must visit attractions

There are so many "seeing points" in Rome, so let's make a rough classification, which is also convenient for understanding and visiting. Here, the sights of Rome are divided into history, religion, and art.

• #### History

 ##### Round Colosseo (Colosseo)    The world's largest ancient Roman ruins is also a must-see for Rome! The number of visitors to the Colosseum is very impressive every day. It is recommended that visitors go early to avoid crowds. In addition to the movie, passengers can listen to the sound guides of the Colosseum, and imagine the battle scenes of the former Roman Empire's gladiator on the field.     Ticket information: 12 euros, free for children under 17 years old, with tickets to enter Palatine Hill and Roman Forum; to avoid long queues, you can purchase Roma Pass or Archeologia card in advance.    Transportation: The blue line B of the subway stands out at the same name.    ##### Pantheon

 The Pantheon was built in 120 AD, a complete building with a history of nearly 1900 years. It has a simple appearance but a meticulous interior. The architect divided the wall and dome into two upper, middle and lower layers with two waist lines. Here is the tomb of Raphael and the founding king of Italy, Emmanuel II. The elite of the nation sleeps in the essence of history. The Romans had two of the greatest contributions to architecture, one was the construction of a large dome, and the other was the invention of a cement capable of building a large dome, thus providing the wings of a later generation of architectural style. Therefore, the Pantheon is the most classic building of all ancient buildings.    traffic:    Walk: Piazza Navona is west, about 5 minutes walk;

 Bus: 116, 116T Get off at Santa Chiara Station and walk for about 5 minutes.

• #### Religious

 ##### Basilica di San Pietro  The carrier that best reflects the material and spiritual content of the Vatican is St. Peter's Basilica. After Christ's ascension, the great disciple Peter went to Rome to preach, and was later killed in the Vatican Heights by the cruel and famous Nero emperor. In order to commemorate him, the believer built a church here. Later, after several demolition, construction, and stamping, the creation of several masters was assembled, and today there is an incomparable cathedral.    The most striking thing is the large dome, which is almost one of the landmarks of the city of Rome.    traffic:    Take the metro line A and get off at Ottaviano-San Pietro stop, then walk for about 10 minutes;

 Take the number 19 tram and get off at Risorgimento-San Pietro, then walk for about 5 minutes.    ##### Vatican Museums    The Vatican Museum is one of the earliest museums in the world. It consists of 12 galleries and 5 art galleries. It combines the essence of Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Renaissance art. It is a treasured treasure. Museum.

 Transportation: Take the Metro Line A and get off at Ottaviano-S or Pietro-Musei Vaticani and walk for about 10 minutes.   * #### Art

 ##### Spain Square Spanish Square    Plaza de España is a square in Rome, Italy, where the Church of the Holy Trinity is at the top of the Spanish Steps that meet the Plaza de España. The Plaza of Spain once appeared in the scene of the film "Roman Holiday", which became a Roman business card that everyone knows.

 traffic:    Take the Metro Line A to Spagna Station and get off at the station;

 116, 116T to the Due Macelli- Mignanelli station and get off.    ##### Trevi (Fontana di trevi wishing spring)  There are countless fountains in Rome, only this one is the most famous. The repertoire of the performance on the stage is: the spectacular scene of the victory of Poseidon. Neptune, the sea god, stands on the sea shell, and the gods and horses pass through the Arc de Triomphe. The docile and violent two horses symbolize the calm and raging ocean, and the goddess behind them symbolize fertility and happiness. This set of statues typically embodies the essence of Baroque art – vivid and dramatic. The completion of this Baroque art jewel was completed by generations and was completed in 1762 by architect Salve.    traffic:    Take bus 52, 53, 62, 63, 71, 83 and so on at Tritone- Fontana Di Trevi and walk 5 minutes along Via della Stamperia.

 Take the Metro Line A and get off at Barberini, walk along Via del Tritone to Via della Stamperia and walk for 3 minutes.  

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• Gourmet

   Sightseeing in the big city of Rome, whether it is traditional cuisine or international cuisine restaurants are not difficult to find, generally in the vicinity of the large square can find cafes or restaurants, the price depends on the location, as for the most convenient and cheap way to eat, is to the price In the deli food store, you can serve hot pasta or pizza, and some also offer chicken or salad.

• Accommodation

   Rome is a popular tourist destination in Europe. Tourists are woven all year round. A variety of hotels and restaurants can be found everywhere in the city. Among them, the most densely populated around Termini train station, almost every three or five steps, you can find In this area, it is quite convenient to take the train or subway and bus to the airport.  

• Shopping

 The Italian boutique is world-famous, and the most popular place for visitors to visit the Plaza de España is the famous base camp. Among them, the Condotti Avenue is the most representative. However, there are many unique shops in the area extending near him. For example, kitchen appliances and gloves, leather shoes and other designer stores.

Urban traffic

 It is recommended to make full use of the two subway lines, which will save time along the route. Most of the attractions are along the two lines. It is easy to find the wrong place by bus.