Florence and Monaco are cities with rich histories. Florence began as a Roman settlement and became an important center of the Renaissance. Its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monaco is a city-state on the French Riviera that has been ruled by the Grimaldi family for centuries. Both cities are known for iconic landmarks like the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, and the Cathedral of Monaco and Prince's Palace in Monaco. They also have vibrant cultures with annual festivals and traditional cuisine featuring local ingredients.

1. FLORENCE & MONACO

2. FLORENCE
Florence is a city in the north of Italy . Is the
center of metropolitan area of aprpoximately
half million of population.

3. Florence began as a settlement for veterans
established by Julius Caesar in 59 a. C.
The settlement quickly became an important
commercial city.
Florence is the urban nucleus in which it
originated in the second half of the fourteenth
century artistic movement called Renaissance,
and is considered one of the cradles of world
art and architecture. Its historic center was
declared a World Heritage Site in 1982.
HISTORY

4. BASILICA DI SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE
The Basilica di Santa
Maria del Fiore, or
Cathedral of Santa
Maria del Fiore is the
cathedral of the
Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of
Florence, famous for
its dome.

5. Accademia Gallery
Accademia Gallery is one
of the basic Florence
museums dedicated to
sculpture and painting.
This was founded in 1563.
The collection was
formed in 1784 to
provide students with
material design drawing.
In 1873 the statue of
David moved.

6. OLD BRIDGE
The Old Bridge is a
medieval bridge over
the Arno River in
Florence (Italy). It
is believed that
initially was a
wooden bridge built
by the Romans

7. PALAZZO VECCHIO
The Palazzo Vecchio is
located in the Piazza
della Signoria in Florence,
Italy. Inside, the palace
houses a museum (Museo
dei Ragazzi) that works
by Bronzino, Michelangelo
and exposed Giorgio
Vasari, among others; and
the offices of City Hall

8. Festival and traditions
Florence is a city that keeps alive its past still celebrating
the ancient festivals; Indeed, every month, there
commemorations whose roots are centuries old. However,
Florence does not live by his past, theaters offer a varied
program of prose comedy revue of lyrical dance. For
example, in May and June, the famous Festival del Maggio
Musicale Fiorentino is celebrated. In addition, the Tuscan
capital organizes many rock and pop concerts
internationally. Florence every year organizes major
exhibitions of paintings and ancient, modern and
contemporary sculptures.

9. In the exhibition area of Fortaleza ("Fortress"),
major conferences, exhibitions fashion, as "Pitti
Immagine" and popular-market samples of Craft Fair
organized. Who likes the nightlife, located in Florence
many places to dance any kind of music, there are
clubs with quiet commercial and local music with house
music. Finally, in June, is celebrated in the "Stazione
Leopolda Fabbrica Europa" Kermesse, where artists
from around the world will face in theater, music and
the graphic arts.

10. Fresh meat, undercooked and cooked on the
grill. The flavor of the meat in Tuscany is
special.
The olive trees that adorn the Tuscan
landscape produce such a good extra virgin oil
can also taste raw. The Italians usually used in
all dishes.
Typical food

11. The first courses from him
"Pappardelle" to "Pappa al pomodoro"

12. The Tuscan toast appetizer and mixed
liver sausages.

13. The bistecca fiorentina, the most
famous dish worldwide

14. Cloncluir dinner with delicious sweets in
the region

15. Do not forget gut and lampredotto!

16. MONACO
Monaco is a city-state in Western Europe,
whose form of government is the hereditary
and constitutional monarchy. Its territory is
organized into ten districts.
It ranks second as world's smallest state,
being the State of the Vatican City first.

17. HISTORY
Monaco is a curious place where very old
history blends with the business, money and
hedonism; was originally a commercial and
military Phoenician colony that later became
the Greeks, Romans, Genoese, French and
finally and except some interruptions, their
current leaders, ie, the Grimaldi family.

18. THE CATHEDRAL OF MONACO
Built in white stones
La Turbie, in 1875,
the building of
Roman-Byzantine
style houses the
graves of the
deceased Princes.

19. THE FORT ANTONIE
This fortress built
in the early
eighteenth century,
is now an open air
theater. It was
destroyed in 1944
but was rebuilt in
1953 on the
initiative of SAS
Prince Rainier III.

20. THE PALACE PRINCELY
Guardian of an
ancient tradition,
this palace located
in a unique setting,
was built on the site
of a fortress
erected by the
Genoese in 1215.

21. THE CIRCUIT OF MONACO
The Circuit of
Monaco, also known as
Monte Carlo Circuit is
a street circuit racing
located in the
Principality of Monaco
hosts the Monaco
Grand Prix Formula 1
and Formula E.

22. FESTIVAL & TRADITION
The customs of Monaco are not very different from
European, especially to France, a country with which holds
many cultural similarities. However, the worst mistake you
can make is to think that Monaco is part of France. With
that in mind, the Monegasque are very friendly and
talkative people. If you ask politely, they will be willing to
help with directions.
Casual dress is acceptable for the day. In restaurants,
clubs and casinos themselves more formal attire is
required. The greetings are given with a handshake, and if
there is trust, kissing both cheeks.

23. The Catholic Church has an important role in the traditions of
Monaco. Many special occasions and holidays are celebrated
with religious motifs. For example, during National Day is
celebrated a 'Te Deum "in the Monaco Cathedral presence of
the Princely family. In addition, parties are held throughout
the city. Fireworks, concerts and parades in the Palace Square.
The feast of Saint Devote, the patron saint of the Principality,
is celebrated on January 27. Tradition requires that a boat
catches fire in Port Hercule, front Gaumattes Valley, in the
presence of the Princely family. Legend has it that in the
eleventh century a strong wind prevented the escape of the
boat stolen relics of the saint. In retaliation that boat was
burned and tradition.

24. Finally, at the end of each year the City of
Monaco competes for decorating the city
creatively. The city is adorned with giant
Christmas trees, various illuminations, and the
Casino Square fully decorated with varied
styles.

25. TYPICAL FOOD
Monaco's cuisine has influences of French cuisine.
However, each dish gives a twist that makes it
completely Monaco. The main ingredients used are the
queers, fish, fresh vegetables, rice and olive oil.
One of his most famous dishes is the "Stocafi". It
consists of a dried cod with tomato sauce and local
spices. Spaghetti to the Monegasque is another dish.
The Monegasque sauce is tomato, cheese, anchovies,
olives and spices.

27. The pastry of Monaco is also first rate. The "Barbagium" is a
type of pie filled with pumpkin or spinach, rice, cheese and leek
to add more flavor. It is excellent to taste like tapas. The
"Fougasse" is a cake made with orange blossom water and
walnuts, almonds and anise. The "Socca" are pancakes made
from chickpea flour with various side dishes (seafood, meat,
etc.).
Throughout the country restaurants give excellent service and
standards are first. The main exponents of world cuisine
Rendezvous in Monaco are given, but if you want to try country
food restaurants like Dauphin Vert (Le Condamine), Le Circus
(Monte Carlo), Le Bambi (Le Condamine) are specialists in it.