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Features : 2014 GALLOPS IN! Gong Xi Fa Cai! 05 Brief History Of The Kite 07 Go Fly Kites! 08 Fashion: Chinese New Year 12 CONTENTS 03 Florence: Disneyland of the Renaissance 10 MALACCA: Where it All Began 16 Persimpangan Bertingkat Sungai Buaya Atasi Masalah Penduduk Sekitar 18 PLUS Introduces Smart Application for Traffic 19 Cadangan Waktu Perjalanan PLUS 21 Only Electronic Toll Transaction at Kempas and Perling Plazas 22 Rakyat Antara Pemegang Saham Di dalam PLUS 24 Safety Tips for Smoother and Safer Travel this Chinese New Year Holidays 2 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JANUARI/FEBRUARI 2014 Kembara PLUS Online is produced by Strategic Communications & Corporate Communications, PLUS Malaysia Berhad
FEATURES Within walking distance is the Ponte Vecchio or Old Bridge, spanning the Arno River at its narrowest point. It is noted for still having shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops but the powerful Medici Grand Dukes in the 16th century prohibited them to continue selling there to enforce the prestige of the bridge. Since then, the tenants have been jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers. Florence: Disneyland of the Renaissance Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is a culture-rich city in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Its skyline is punctuated by the iconic rooftops of historic buildings. In fact, Florence contains a quarter of the planet’s UNESCO world heritage sites, which can be overwhelming for first-time visitors! Over the centuries, it has been home to Renaissance masters Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto, Michelangelo, Dante and Brunelleschi, who have left their legacy in a trove of art and architecture that is world renowned. It is this rich legacy that inspires art-lovers to visit, and museums and galleries are everywhere. Reminders of Michelangelo’s famous statue of David are also imprinted on tourist merchandise, sometimes done tongue-in-cheek! Florence’s pride must surely be the cathedral, The Duomo (Piazza del Duomo), whose teracotta-andwhite dome dominates the city’s skyline. The building’s ornate facade is decorated in pink, white and green marble. By night, it looks like a huge stage prop, or paper etching! Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David stands guard over the city Another must see is the Santa Maria Novella pharmacy where the city’s best scents are made. Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal elixirs and soaps based on, of all things, vinegar! As Florence has entered the top 50 fashion capitals of the world and is home to Gucci, Ferragamo, Cavalli and Puci, a visit to this city would not be complete without taking at least one luxury item home. For factory outlet bargains, The Mall is the most famous shopping outlet in Tuscany and one of the first ones to open in the region. Here, you can go shopping at Gucci, Ferragamo, Cavalli, Armani, Valentino and Tod’s for the Italian houses. Among the international fashion designers, there is Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent and much more. At Space, only clothing and accessories by Prada and its other labels such as Miu Miu are found. The Space is open only to those with numbers that you get when you walk in - since there are only about 100 given out per day, you want to make sure to get there early in the day. Alternatively, you can just visit the Museo Gucci in the heart of Florence. Housed in a 14th-century building in the Piazza della Signoria, the museum is designed to honor the company’s leather goods legacy. There is also an internet-friendly café and a bookshop housed in the building. Getting there: Fly MAS to Amsterdam and from there, catch the many daily connecting flights to Florence. Best time to travel: October/November (fewer tourists!) Note: Florence airport check-in staff strictly enforces the 20kg baggage allowance and 12kg carry-ons so make sure your bags are not overweight. Gold leaf carefully placed on handmade scented candles The refurbished grand salon of the Santa Maria Novella perfumery Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) with shops selling jewellery along it 3 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 4 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JANUARI/FEBRUARI 2014
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