Originally Posted by
Heathrow Harry
"From there it is a train to Florence. I just can't understand when they originally built Florence city they didn't build an airport closer....."
they did - Peretola - FLR - been there since teh 1930's
Not a long runway (5740ft) but good connectivity with places such as Paris, AMS, LGW & frankfurt - used it several times
PS "why when they originally built Florence city they didn't build an airport"
"The present city of Florence was established by
Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a settlement for his veteran soldiers and was named originally
Fluentia"
Yes, it was a little attempt at a jokelet on my part.