48 HOURS IN FLORENCE ; The city that's a work of art in itself is at its most benign in spring. And after Da Vinci, don't forget to track down some Versace. By Harriet O'Brien From: The Independent - London | Date: April 14, 2007| Author: Harriet O'Brien | Copyright 2007 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

WHY GO NOW?

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.

BEAM DOWN

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 [euro]4.50 ([pound]3.20)...

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