Grand Hotel Baglioni

The Cathedral of Florence, officially known as Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore but better known as the Duomo, was originally planned in 1296 as a Gothic cathedral by Arnolfo di Cambio. It replaced the church of Santa Reparata, a cathedral church with a history going back to the early Middle Ages.

Located inside the 18th century Villa Vittoria, Palazzo dei Congressi boasts a prestigious auditorium which can host up to 1,000 people. There is also an exhibiting area of 920 sq m, along with other halls which can host 50, 80 (Sala Onice -Onyx Hall) and 200 people (Sala Verde - Green Hall) respectively, and which are positioned within the 4 floors of the villa. Surrounded by a centuries-old garden, Palazzo dei Congressi and its adjacent Lemon House are located in front of Palazzo degli Affari and are connected to the Fortezza da Basso through a pedestrian square, thus forming a congress & exhibition area which is completely accessible on foot, in the heart of the city.