Florence: Every corner can be a romantic wedding venue

Florence is a famous cultural city with a long history in Italy. It is the birthplace of both the Renaissance and European culture.

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In April 2016, 150 wedding planners from over 50 countries around the world came together in Florence for the third “Destination Wedding Planners Congress”. The choice of the Tuscan capital as the venue was no accident. It has long been a popular destination for luxury VIP weddings and much more (from David Bowie and Iman to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, and from the actress Melissa Joan Hart to the scions of major industrial families, such as the recent Indian wedding of Rohan Mehta and Roshni), and today Florence holds 50% of Tuscany's tourist weddings, and an astonishing 19% of the global wedding market share.

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Expectations are high on the most beautiful day of your life, and Florence's enchanting views and venues will not disappoint. The magnificent views from the terraces of Piazzale Michelangelo and Forte Belvedere, scenic walks along Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita, the magical arrangements of the Rose Garden and Boboli Gardens, the regal grandeur of the Red Hall at Palazzo Vecchio, and the aesthetic and historical value of the countless villas located in the surrounding hills and within the city walls: these are just some of the venues that Florence has to offer for those who want to celebrate their wedding in the city, along with professional facilities which specialise in tourist weddings - the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

But there's more besides weddings. Romance is part of Florence's DNA: from the admiration of the Supreme Poet, Dante, for his muse Beatrice Portinari, to the intense love between the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio and the actress Eleonora Duse, which was set against the enchanting backdrop of the Settignano hills.

Many couples choose Florence to show their love for one another, and the city is not lacking in events catering for this.

Whether it's for a romantic weekend or to make things official with an "I do", Florence has everything you need. For more information, go to the website: www.tuscanyforweddings.com.