After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. fascinating B. missing C. geographically D. recommends E. practical F. guided G. attractions H. relics I. historical J. offers K. exactly |
Exploring Florence on Foot
Following a suggested schedule is a great way to pass by specific monuments, experiencing the best of each area to save you time and energy while allowing you to discover things you may have never noticed, particularly as Florence is so rich in details, 1 and monuments that you might not know where to look given the many choices!
Here are the three self-guided itinerary routes you can follow, divided 2 by areas of the city:
· The Centro Storico: The historical area around the Duomo
· The Oltrarno, the left bank of the Arno river
· A climb up to Piazzale Michelangeloand San Miniato
Travelling on foot, as opposed to a bicycle or bus (most of the center is closed off to cars), 3 a pace that opens your eyes to various hidden treasures that you would not have seen otherwise. I always love learning about a city and seeing the sights by walking from one place to the next (when they are in a reasonable distance) while making short detours down 4 streets that catch my attention.
If you’re instead interested in a(an) 5 walking tour, take a look at this selection. I always encounter small shops, stores, and unexpected treasures of the city that I would have never seen. And these are 6 the small things that make a city special and beautiful by simply following one of the proposed walking tours below, you can explore Florence in a fun and active way without 7 any of the top sights!
If you have several days to see the city, consider taking the time to visit the inside of some of the main 8 and using a whole day’s time to complete the tour. I like to get started early when walking in the city center because it is clear of tourist crowds, AND it is much cooler AND the morning light is stunning (great for photos)!
Finally, my friend, a travel planner, together with me, strongly 9 a place for your walking schedule—the “Centro Storico” or Historical Center around the Duomo. This plan allows you to see all of the main sights and some of the smaller hidden places in between what is considered the heart of the 10 center. Consider just taking the walk and admiring everything from the outside if you are short on time.