What we like in Florence
Food scene
I Fratellini
38 Via dei CimatoriA great stop for a quick sandwich in the heart of the city
Trattoria Mario
2r Via RosinaBrilliant market with interesting clothes, fabrics etc, vintage and non, and a wonderful fruit and veg market. Everyday until about 1pm
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Sant'Ambrogio markaðurinn
Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiBrilliant market with interesting clothes, fabrics etc, vintage and non, and a wonderful fruit and veg market. Everyday until about 1pm
Il Giova
73R Borgo la CrocePopular florentine restaurant
Cibrèo Trattoria
122r Via dei MacciVery nice place for breakfast or tea.
The local ARCI (communist bar) is one of the best places south of the river to get a sandwich and a beverage.
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Via di San Niccolo
Via di San NiccolòThe local ARCI (communist bar) is one of the best places south of the river to get a sandwich and a beverage.
Il Procopio
60R Via PietrapianaOne of the best ice cream places in town
Gelateria La Sorbettiera
11r Piazza Torquato TassoDefinitely the best gelato in town, south of the river
Lovely bio restaurant/wine bar with a vast selection of organic wines as well as food.
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Vivanda
7 Via Santa MonacaLovely bio restaurant/wine bar with a vast selection of organic wines as well as food.
Ristorante Sabatini
9/A Via Panzani A hit with the tourists as the prices are low and the food is good
Drinks & Nightlife
La Cité - Libreria Café
20/R Borgo S. FredianoAtmospheric hangout
Osteria Antica Mescita San Niccolò
60 r Via di S. NiccolòPopular Florentine restaurant
Enoteca Fuori Porta
10 Via del Monte alle CrociGreat bar in the wonderful 'oltrarno' area of Florence
Art & Culture
A lively, buzzing place to see contemporary art in Florence. With a very good cafe too.
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Strozzi-pöllinn
Piazza degli StrozziA lively, buzzing place to see contemporary art in Florence. With a very good cafe too.
Sightseeing
Only open for a couple of weeks a year - catch it if you can. Every variety of iris known to flower lovers is here.
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Giardino dell'Iris
Giardino dell'IrisOnly open for a couple of weeks a year - catch it if you can. Every variety of iris known to flower lovers is here.
Rósegarðurinn
2 Viale Giuseppe PoggiA little oasis of calm and beauty in the city.
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
18 P.za di Santa Maria NovellaWonderful painting by Masaccio in here.
Chiesa Di Santa Maria Di Candeli
56n Via dei PilastriBeautiful church south of the Arno in Florence.