48 HOURS IN FLORENCE.(WEEKENDER)

From: Belfast Telegraph (Belfast, Northern Ireland) | Date: April 21, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Harriet O'Brien

Late spring is the best time to visit the work of art that is Florence. As the city sits in a river basin, winters tend to be wet and cold, while summers can be insufferably warm. Right now, you can expect fine weather without the high-season hordes.

The Amerigo Vespucci airport is served from Gatwick by Meridiana and is a 15-minute drive from the centre. The shuttle bus to the central Santa Maria Novella station (1) costs EU4.50 (PS3.20). Far more choice is available from a wide range of UK airports to Pisa; through www.opodocouk fares of PS99 ...