One Day in Florence: an itinerary in photos.

Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence

30 minutes.

30 minutes is all it takes by train from the station in Bologna to the station in central Florence.

I was in Bologna as a guest of the Emilia-Romagna tourist board last October. Since then, I have suggested to many that it is a place from which to visit Florence. But more, you’ll appreciate Bologna because it’s less expensive, safe for exploring at night (walking in the evening is a common pastime in Bologna) has fabulous food and is close to many ot...