Earlier Florence was the capital of Italy . It is situated near the Arno River. The city is the centre of art and architecture of Italy. Florence experiences a warm temperate continental climate. The summers are hot and humid. Rainfall occurs in winter accompanied by snowfall.
The city is famous for wines, champagnes and cocktails. The restaurants serve some of the best Tuscan cuisines. Florence is famous for weddings. The wedding ceremonies are carried out with great pomp and show. Florence has some beautiful art galleries. Galleria Masini which was set up in 1870 is the oldest gallery in Florence. The gallery has vast collection of oil paintings and models of Italian landscapes.
Some Italian studies programs have been initiated in Florence which consists of the study the culture and civilization of the Medieval Renaissance. Lorene has also a number of cultural programs, concerts and exhibitions .Ballet, theatre opera and film festivals are also the main attractions of the place.
Florence has some beautiful museums. Specola is a science museum and has some special zoological collections. The National museum at Bargello is one of the oldest buildings and is famous for its beauty and decoration. Uffizi is also a very old museum and has some valuable collection of Renaissance paintings. The San Marco museum has some collection of the Savonarola time. The museum offers valuable information on the religious life of the people.
Most of the cities income comes from the tourism sector. Food and wine industries have also grown up.
