Florence, Italy is located on the Arno River. It is mainly known for for its history in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and all of its art and architechture. The population is small; only 696 767. But Florence is a huge attraction for tourists all over the world. To travel to Florence flying from Air Canada in Winnipeg costs C$1633, which isn’t too expensive compared to flights to other places.

One of the main tourist attractions of Florence is the Ponte Vecchio bridge across the Arno River. Its the oldest bridge in Florence, built in 1345. Its the only bridge that survived the bombings of WWII. Its lined with stores and shops, some of which literally hang over the edges of the bridge.