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Roman Empire Florence

Step back in time to the very origins of Florence and uncover the city’s ancient Roman roots.


On this fascinating tour, you will explore the places that reveal how Florence began as a Roman settlement—Florentia—and how its ancient past still shapes its streets, squares, and hidden corners today.

Highlights Include:

Piazza della Repubblica
Discover the heart of ancient Florentia, built as the Roman forum. Learn about its central role as a bustling marketplace and the hub of Roman life.
The Roman Theater & Amphitheater
Visit the remains of the ancient theater, hidden beneath modern Florence, where Romans once gathered for performances and entertainment and see the most fascinating street which still caries the shape of Florentine "Colosseum".
Cardo and Decumanus Streets
Walk along the ancient Roman grid system that still defines Florence’s city plan, tracing the lines of the main north-south (Cardo) and east-west (Decumanus) streets. Streets like Via Roma, Via del Corso, and Via del Proconsolo preserve these ancient pathways, offering a direct link to the past.
The Torre della Pagliazza
Explore this curious round tower, believed to be one of the last remaining Roman structures in Florence, possibly used as a guard post or a private bathhouse.
Piazza della Repubblica
Discover the heart of ancient Florentia, built as the Roman forum. Learn about its central role as a bustling marketplace and the hub of Roman life.
The Roman Theater & Amphitheater
Visit the remains of the ancient theater, hidden beneath modern Florence, where Romans once gathered for performances and entertainment and see the most fascinating street which still caries the shape of Florentine "Colosseum".
Cardo and Decumanus Streets
Walk along the ancient Roman grid system that still defines Florence’s city plan, tracing the lines of the main north-south (Cardo) and east-west (Decumanus) streets. Streets like Via Roma, Via del Corso, and Via del Proconsolo preserve these ancient pathways, offering a direct link to the past.
The Torre della Pagliazza
Explore this curious round tower, believed to be one of the last remaining Roman structures in Florence, possibly used as a guard post or a private bathhouse.

Along the way, your expert guide will point out the significance of street names which still carry their original titles, tracing how the city’s Roman foundations still shape Florence’s vibrant character today.

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