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Main touristic attractions
The Uffizi Gallery is a museum complex in Florence.
The three unified galleries are one of the most important museums in the world for their quantity and quality. There are the most conspicuous existing collection of Raffaello and Botticelli, as well as the fundamental group of works by Giotto, Tiziano, Pontormo, Bronzino, Andrea del Sarto, Caravaggio, Dürer, Rubens and others.
A USEFUL TIP: If you plan your visit in advance, the best suggestion I can give you is to book the access from 4:00 pm in the afternoon. It will be the best time to enjoy the museum with a quieter atmosphere and enjoy the sunset from the windows of the Loggia Della Galleria. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.uffizi.it/Tickets
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Uffizi safn
6 Piazzale degli UffiziThe Uffizi Gallery is a museum complex in Florence.
The three unified galleries are one of the most important museums in the world for their quantity and quality. There are the most conspicuous existing collection of Raffaello and Botticelli, as well as the fundamental group of works by Giotto, Tiziano, Pontormo, Bronzino, Andrea del Sarto, Caravaggio, Dürer, Rubens and others.
A USEFUL TIP: If you plan your visit in advance, the best suggestion I can give you is to book the access from 4:00 pm in the afternoon. It will be the best time to enjoy the museum with a quieter atmosphere and enjoy the sunset from the windows of the Loggia Della Galleria. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.uffizi.it/Tickets
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is an imposing gothic church built on the site where the ancient Cathedral of Florence stood, the Church of Santa Reparata, whose remains are visible in the crypt.
Visiting the Cathedral is free!
The entrance to the Cathedral is free and for this reason, there are long queues to enter. Don’t worry, usually, the line moves quite fast.
The number of visitors inside the Cathedral is limited mainly because of the noise that comes to be created in this place of religious worship; recently (from July 16, 2012) to improve the situation, the directors of the Duomo decided to oblige groups of more than 4 people to rent radios or audio guides (cost from 2 up to 2.50 euros per person) in order to reduce the noise of visitors and increase the number of persons allowed in every single moment.
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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoThe Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is an imposing gothic church built on the site where the ancient Cathedral of Florence stood, the Church of Santa Reparata, whose remains are visible in the crypt.
Visiting the Cathedral is free!
The entrance to the Cathedral is free and for this reason, there are long queues to enter. Don’t worry, usually, the line moves quite fast.
The number of visitors inside the Cathedral is limited mainly because of the noise that comes to be created in this place of religious worship; recently (from July 16, 2012) to improve the situation, the directors of the Duomo decided to oblige groups of more than 4 people to rent radios or audio guides (cost from 2 up to 2.50 euros per person) in order to reduce the noise of visitors and increase the number of persons allowed in every single moment.
If you love panoramic views, this is the right place to spend some time during your holiday in Florence.
Climbing to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower, one of the symbols of Florence is a wonderful experience. The bell tower of the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore offers, from its top, some breathtaking panoramic views. Get ready for a challenging experience: to reach the top of the tower you will have to climb 414 steps!
To enter you need a ticket, we ask you to purchase it directly on the following link: https:///grandemuseodelduomo.waf.it/it/ticket-il-grande-museo-del-duomo
NB: the single ticket allows a single entry to all the sites of the Grande Museo del Duomo - Monumental Complex of Santa Maria del Fiore - composed of Museo dell' Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery of San Giovanni and Crypt of Santa Reparata.
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Giotto kirkjuturn
Piazza del DuomoIf you love panoramic views, this is the right place to spend some time during your holiday in Florence.
Climbing to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower, one of the symbols of Florence is a wonderful experience. The bell tower of the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore offers, from its top, some breathtaking panoramic views. Get ready for a challenging experience: to reach the top of the tower you will have to climb 414 steps!
To enter you need a ticket, we ask you to purchase it directly on the following link: https:///grandemuseodelduomo.waf.it/it/ticket-il-grande-museo-del-duomo
NB: the single ticket allows a single entry to all the sites of the Grande Museo del Duomo - Monumental Complex of Santa Maria del Fiore - composed of Museo dell' Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery of San Giovanni and Crypt of Santa Reparata.
"Another beautiful work by the Florentine Master Filippo Brunelleschi where you can admire a 360-degree panoramic view of the city of Florence.
The best way to admire the Dome is to climb its 463 steps: the path leads through the interior of the Dome and allows you to see up close the beautiful frescoes by Giorgio Vasari.
To get on the Dome you need a ticket, my advice is to book the visit online beforehand. Below the direct link to purchase the ticket:
https://grandemuseodelduomo.waf.it/it/biglietto-il-grande-museo-del-duomo
N.B. The single ticket allows a single entry to all the sites of the Grande Museo del Duomo - Monumental Complex of Santa Maria del Fiore - composed of Museo dell' Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery of San Giovanni and the Crypt of Santa Reparata."
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Brunelleschi-dómurinn
Piazza del Duomo"Another beautiful work by the Florentine Master Filippo Brunelleschi where you can admire a 360-degree panoramic view of the city of Florence.
The best way to admire the Dome is to climb its 463 steps: the path leads through the interior of the Dome and allows you to see up close the beautiful frescoes by Giorgio Vasari.
To get on the Dome you need a ticket, my advice is to book the visit online beforehand. Below the direct link to purchase the ticket:
https://grandemuseodelduomo.waf.it/it/biglietto-il-grande-museo-del-duomo
N.B. The single ticket allows a single entry to all the sites of the Grande Museo del Duomo - Monumental Complex of Santa Maria del Fiore - composed of Museo dell' Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery of San Giovanni and the Crypt of Santa Reparata."
"Santa Croce is one of my favorite churches. Literally hosts an immense artistic heritage: the frescoes (1380) by Taddeo Gaddi in Major Chapel tell the story of the "Holy Cross" while Giotto’s beautiful frescoes in the Bardi and Peruzzi chapels illustrate scenes from the life of Saint Francis and Saint John the Evangelist. An unusual relief, the Annunciation, in golden stone by Donatello, enriches the right aisle of the basilica.
There is also a memorial to the playwright of the XIX° century Giovanni Battista Niccolini left of the entrance, which is believed to have been an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty.
Below the website where you can book your visit in advance: http://www.santacroceopera.it/it/default.aspx
N.B. Santa Croce is a monumental complex that includes the Basilica, Pazzi Chapel, the Opera Museum, the Cenacle, three cloisters, as well as internal and external spaces, integral parts of the visit path."
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Basilica di Santa Croce
16 Piazza di Santa Croce"Santa Croce is one of my favorite churches. Literally hosts an immense artistic heritage: the frescoes (1380) by Taddeo Gaddi in Major Chapel tell the story of the "Holy Cross" while Giotto’s beautiful frescoes in the Bardi and Peruzzi chapels illustrate scenes from the life of Saint Francis and Saint John the Evangelist. An unusual relief, the Annunciation, in golden stone by Donatello, enriches the right aisle of the basilica.
There is also a memorial to the playwright of the XIX° century Giovanni Battista Niccolini left of the entrance, which is believed to have been an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty.
Below the website where you can book your visit in advance: http://www.santacroceopera.it/it/default.aspx
N.B. Santa Croce is a monumental complex that includes the Basilica, Pazzi Chapel, the Opera Museum, the Cenacle, three cloisters, as well as internal and external spaces, integral parts of the visit path."
Piazzale Michelangelo is our "Florentine Balcony". The most breathtaking panoramic point of all Florence. We suggest you to go there during sunset time, the show of colors that can reserve this viewpoint is fabulous.
It can be reached either by bus 12 or 13 from the center or by double-decker buses around the city. You can also reach it on foot, following the large staircases that start from Piazza Poggi, just below Piazzale Michelangelo.
Our advice, however, is to walk there, here the link to google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/A3KjHquCpZnFXt6aA
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloPiazzale Michelangelo is our "Florentine Balcony". The most breathtaking panoramic point of all Florence. We suggest you to go there during sunset time, the show of colors that can reserve this viewpoint is fabulous.
It can be reached either by bus 12 or 13 from the center or by double-decker buses around the city. You can also reach it on foot, following the large staircases that start from Piazza Poggi, just below Piazzale Michelangelo.
Our advice, however, is to walk there, here the link to google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/A3KjHquCpZnFXt6aA
Guide to the neighborhoods
"The Santo Spirito district, located in the south-west of the historical center, includes a vast area of the Oltrarno and has as its center in Piazza Santo Spirito.
The Oltrarno is a meeting point par excellence of intellectuals, artists and bohemians, in 2017 Lonely Planet elected it first in the ranking of the most “cool” neighborhoods in the world.
The square, animated by day markets, tourists and art students, is one of the chosen places of the Florentine nightlife. The square comes alive in the early evening when the artisan workshops and art studios close and the scene is stolen from the nightclubs, restaurants, cafes of various types, the majority with outdoor spaces.
If you are looking for a good cocktail or want to have a good aperitif, you are in the right place!"
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Santo Spirito
"The Santo Spirito district, located in the south-west of the historical center, includes a vast area of the Oltrarno and has as its center in Piazza Santo Spirito.
The Oltrarno is a meeting point par excellence of intellectuals, artists and bohemians, in 2017 Lonely Planet elected it first in the ranking of the most “cool” neighborhoods in the world.
The square, animated by day markets, tourists and art students, is one of the chosen places of the Florentine nightlife. The square comes alive in the early evening when the artisan workshops and art studios close and the scene is stolen from the nightclubs, restaurants, cafes of various types, the majority with outdoor spaces.
If you are looking for a good cocktail or want to have a good aperitif, you are in the right place!"
The Santa Croce district is located in the south-east of the historic centre of Florence.
The main monuments of this area is certainly the church of Santa Croce with marble façade situated in Piazza Santa square. Inside the basilica there are tombs of famous artists such as Machiavelli, Alfieri, Michelangelo and the tomb of Galileo Galilei. The square has a rectangular shape and every year in June hosts the historic Florentine football, perhaps the most important event in Florence, where football players from the 4 neighborhoods (represented by the colors, red, green, blue and white) compete in medieval football matches.
In front of the church, there is the marble Monument of Dante Alighieri made by Enrico Pazzi in 1865. On the opposite side there is a fountain.
In Santa croce area there are many nice restaurents and bars and is a great place to stay out at night and have a drinks with your family or your friends.
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Santa Croce
The Santa Croce district is located in the south-east of the historic centre of Florence.
The main monuments of this area is certainly the church of Santa Croce with marble façade situated in Piazza Santa square. Inside the basilica there are tombs of famous artists such as Machiavelli, Alfieri, Michelangelo and the tomb of Galileo Galilei. The square has a rectangular shape and every year in June hosts the historic Florentine football, perhaps the most important event in Florence, where football players from the 4 neighborhoods (represented by the colors, red, green, blue and white) compete in medieval football matches.
In front of the church, there is the marble Monument of Dante Alighieri made by Enrico Pazzi in 1865. On the opposite side there is a fountain.
In Santa croce area there are many nice restaurents and bars and is a great place to stay out at night and have a drinks with your family or your friends.
"Outside the most popular tourist destinations, heading towards the area that stretches from Via Pietrapiana to Piazza Beccaria, you will find a lively neighborhood, full of shops, bars and restaurants: the district of Sant’Ambrogio.
The most iconic and famous place of the neighborhood is undoubtedly its Historic Market of Sant'Ambrogio, a real point of reference for lovers of good food, where you can find high-quality fresh products such as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.
If you want to breathe the typical atmosphere of a city market and taste the local products, the Sant'Ambrogio Market is a must-see, offering you a typical insight into the everyday life of the Renaissance city."
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Piazza Sant'Ambrogio
Piazza Sant'Ambrogio"Outside the most popular tourist destinations, heading towards the area that stretches from Via Pietrapiana to Piazza Beccaria, you will find a lively neighborhood, full of shops, bars and restaurants: the district of Sant’Ambrogio.
The most iconic and famous place of the neighborhood is undoubtedly its Historic Market of Sant'Ambrogio, a real point of reference for lovers of good food, where you can find high-quality fresh products such as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.
If you want to breathe the typical atmosphere of a city market and taste the local products, the Sant'Ambrogio Market is a must-see, offering you a typical insight into the everyday life of the Renaissance city."
"Whether you are looking for something to do with the whole family, whether you want to taste a lunch with typical Tuscan flavors, whether you are looking for those particular ingredients, necessary for the success of a local recipe, or a souvenir to take home, the San Lorenzo Market is the right place for you! The Market is, in fact, divided into two separate sections: one is indoors and is commonly known as the Central Market, mainly dedicated to food, and the other one is outdoors and develops along the narrow streets surrounding the large Central Market’s building. Here you will find, however, leather items - local artifacts for the most part - clothes and any kind of souvenirs.
Both the external and the internal markets should be included in the list of things to do and see in Florence - in addition to the usual museums and most important places of interest - especially if you need a break between visiting one museum and another. I suggest you to dedicate an entire morning to the San Lorenzo Market, concluding your visit around lunchtime for a nice meal on the inside."
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Mercato Centrale
Mercato Centrale"Whether you are looking for something to do with the whole family, whether you want to taste a lunch with typical Tuscan flavors, whether you are looking for those particular ingredients, necessary for the success of a local recipe, or a souvenir to take home, the San Lorenzo Market is the right place for you! The Market is, in fact, divided into two separate sections: one is indoors and is commonly known as the Central Market, mainly dedicated to food, and the other one is outdoors and develops along the narrow streets surrounding the large Central Market’s building. Here you will find, however, leather items - local artifacts for the most part - clothes and any kind of souvenirs.
Both the external and the internal markets should be included in the list of things to do and see in Florence - in addition to the usual museums and most important places of interest - especially if you need a break between visiting one museum and another. I suggest you to dedicate an entire morning to the San Lorenzo Market, concluding your visit around lunchtime for a nice meal on the inside."
Restaurants
"Trattoria dell'orto" is located in San Frediano that is one of the most characteristic neighborhood of Florence.
Here you can eat typical Florence food and you can meet the owner Arturo asking him tipps about what to order.
http://www.trattoriadellorto.com/
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Trattoria Dell'Orto
n.35 Via dell'Orto"Trattoria dell'orto" is located in San Frediano that is one of the most characteristic neighborhood of Florence.
Here you can eat typical Florence food and you can meet the owner Arturo asking him tipps about what to order.
http://www.trattoriadellorto.com/
If you want to eat a great " BISTECCA" you really need to visit this place. It is located in Via Ghibellina, in the heart of Santa Croce area. Lorenzo and Niccolò will welcome you in the best way to have a fantastic lunch or dinner.
https://www.trattoriaifratellini.com/
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Trattoria I Fratellini
27 Via GhibellinaIf you want to eat a great " BISTECCA" you really need to visit this place. It is located in Via Ghibellina, in the heart of Santa Croce area. Lorenzo and Niccolò will welcome you in the best way to have a fantastic lunch or dinner.
https://www.trattoriaifratellini.com/
"Cozy and unique environment, located in the lively and crowded context of the Central Market of San Lorenzo.
The restaurant is very large but we recommend to book in advance. Excellent Tuscan cuisine, meats, peposo, etc. all accompanied by a good Chianti wine.
https://www.trattoriaza.it/"
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Trattoria Zà Zà
26r Piazza del Mercato Centrale"Cozy and unique environment, located in the lively and crowded context of the Central Market of San Lorenzo.
The restaurant is very large but we recommend to book in advance. Excellent Tuscan cuisine, meats, peposo, etc. all accompanied by a good Chianti wine.
https://www.trattoriaza.it/"
"Trattoria fiaschetteria Da Mario 1953, is a trattoria with 67 years of family history, a very folkloric environment furnished with lots of photos of Calcio Storico (typical florentine sports practice) and AC Fiorentina Calcio, the menu is characterized by half portions or whole portions.
N.B. It is open from Monday to Saturday only at lunch-time from 12.00 to 15.30
We suggest you to go there around 12 and reserve in place as it is not possible to book in advance.
http://tractoriamario.com/"
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Trattoria Mario
2r Via Rosina"Trattoria fiaschetteria Da Mario 1953, is a trattoria with 67 years of family history, a very folkloric environment furnished with lots of photos of Calcio Storico (typical florentine sports practice) and AC Fiorentina Calcio, the menu is characterized by half portions or whole portions.
N.B. It is open from Monday to Saturday only at lunch-time from 12.00 to 15.30
We suggest you to go there around 12 and reserve in place as it is not possible to book in advance.
http://tractoriamario.com/"
One of the best Pizza in Florence city center.
This place is two steps from Santa Croce Square!!!!
https://www.berberepizza.it/
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Berberè Santa Croce
7 Via dei BenciOne of the best Pizza in Florence city center.
This place is two steps from Santa Croce Square!!!!
https://www.berberepizza.it/
Shopping
"A modern and elegant space surrounded by the fabulous hills of the heart of Tuscany.
An experience with luxury shopping among the big brands of international fashion and Made in Italy at very advantageous prices."
For more information: https://firenze.themall.it/
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The Mall
"A modern and elegant space surrounded by the fabulous hills of the heart of Tuscany.
An experience with luxury shopping among the big brands of international fashion and Made in Italy at very advantageous prices."
For more information: https://firenze.themall.it/
"Barberino Designer Outlet is the perfect location where you can find your favourite designer brands at up to 70% off, all year round. With more than 120 boutiques, cafes and restaurants, children's play area and free parking, surrounded in wonderful Tuscany setting and architecture, Barberino Designer Outlet offers something for everyone. We are conveniently located adjacent to the A1 motorway, just 30 minutes from Florence and only 45 minutes from Bologna."
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Barberino Designer Outlet
Via Meucci
"Barberino Designer Outlet is the perfect location where you can find your favourite designer brands at up to 70% off, all year round. With more than 120 boutiques, cafes and restaurants, children's play area and free parking, surrounded in wonderful Tuscany setting and architecture, Barberino Designer Outlet offers something for everyone. We are conveniently located adjacent to the A1 motorway, just 30 minutes from Florence and only 45 minutes from Bologna."
Ice Cream Shops
Gelateria "Vivoli" is one of the most famous ice cream shop in Florence. It is located in the heart of the city center, few steps from Santa croce square. Since 1930 this family creates and produces home made ice creams with high quality ingredients and with a lot o passion.
Vivoli
7r Via Isola delle StincheGelateria "Vivoli" is one of the most famous ice cream shop in Florence. It is located in the heart of the city center, few steps from Santa croce square. Since 1930 this family creates and produces home made ice creams with high quality ingredients and with a lot o passion.
"The place is very nice, furnished with a somewhat vintage adorable style.
The ice cream is stored at a temperature in steel containers (such as those used once).
The choice of ice cream is limited, but the tastes are all excellent.
Here you can find the taste Buontalenti, dedicated to the inventor of ice cream, which was just Florentine!
There is the possibility to enjoy your ice cream inside the ice cream shop, on a couple of tables for customers, without any price increase."
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Gelateria Artigianale La Strega Nocciola
51 Via de' Bardi"The place is very nice, furnished with a somewhat vintage adorable style.
The ice cream is stored at a temperature in steel containers (such as those used once).
The choice of ice cream is limited, but the tastes are all excellent.
Here you can find the taste Buontalenti, dedicated to the inventor of ice cream, which was just Florentine!
There is the possibility to enjoy your ice cream inside the ice cream shop, on a couple of tables for customers, without any price increase."
"A small shop with a retro taste in Piazza Duomo at the intersection with Via del Proconsolo from which always comes a tasty scent of freshly cooked waffle. In short, a real invitation for those who love ice cream.
It’s one of our favorite ice cream parlors, they produce organic ice cream and handmade cones.
One of our favorite flavors is their sorbet "Chianti Colli Fiorentini docg", accompanied by chocolate is a real delight.
We also recommend fruit flavors for which only seasonal fruit is used."
https://www.edoardobio.com/it/home-it/
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Gelateria Edoardo
45 Piazza del Duomo"A small shop with a retro taste in Piazza Duomo at the intersection with Via del Proconsolo from which always comes a tasty scent of freshly cooked waffle. In short, a real invitation for those who love ice cream.
It’s one of our favorite ice cream parlors, they produce organic ice cream and handmade cones.
One of our favorite flavors is their sorbet "Chianti Colli Fiorentini docg", accompanied by chocolate is a real delight.
We also recommend fruit flavors for which only seasonal fruit is used."
https://www.edoardobio.com/it/home-it/
"Piazzetta Santa Maria Soprano is a small square surrounded by some of the most beautiful sites in Florence. It's also the birthplace of the " Cantina del gelato". From here you can enjoy the view of Uffizi, the Vasari corridor and Ponte Vecchio while you eat your Ice cream.
Here ice cream is made using traditional methods and High quality ingredients.
The cantina is also known for Milkshakes and Juices which are made from 100% natural fruits."
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Cantina del Gelato
31 Via de' Bardi"Piazzetta Santa Maria Soprano is a small square surrounded by some of the most beautiful sites in Florence. It's also the birthplace of the " Cantina del gelato". From here you can enjoy the view of Uffizi, the Vasari corridor and Ponte Vecchio while you eat your Ice cream.
Here ice cream is made using traditional methods and High quality ingredients.
The cantina is also known for Milkshakes and Juices which are made from 100% natural fruits."
Street food
"The sandwich with lampredotto is the most classic street food of the Florentine tradition, for those who have never eaten it is worth trying it!
If you are in the neighborhood of S.Ambrogio for us this is the best!"
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I' Trippaio Di Sant'Ambrogio
Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti"The sandwich with lampredotto is the most classic street food of the Florentine tradition, for those who have never eaten it is worth trying it!
If you are in the neighborhood of S.Ambrogio for us this is the best!"
"In the heart of the historic center near Palazzo Vecchio and Santa Croce, one of the cult destinations of Florentine street food where you can taste our typical "schiacciata" at moderate prices, this was the trade with the most positive reviews in the world.
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Osteria All'antico Vinaio
65r Via dei Neri"In the heart of the historic center near Palazzo Vecchio and Santa Croce, one of the cult destinations of Florentine street food where you can taste our typical "schiacciata" at moderate prices, this was the trade with the most positive reviews in the world.
Visite turistiche
One of the favorite destinations for those who want to discover a corner of classic Tuscany close to the city is always Fiesole, from whose hill you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the city of Giglio. Fiesole is a secret town, made of beautiful renaissance villas, avenues bordered by cypresses, gardens and a remarkable archaeological area, testimony of the ancient past of the city that, of Etruscan origin, was already fervent when there was still no trace of Florence.
Do not miss the archaeological area with its beautiful Roman theatre.
For more information on the museum area of Fiesole follow the link: https://www.museidifiesole.it/musei/area-archeologica
The center of Fiesole is only 7 km from the center of Florence and it is easily accessible by bus, car and even on foot for those who love to walk along secondary streets full of charm and history.
If you’re planning to get there by public transportation, you can take the bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station on the left exit (arrivals side) P.zza Adua, here there are the Ataf stops, urban and suburban public transport service (www.ataf.net). Take the bus n° 1 or 6, 11, 14, 17 and 23 and arrive in Piazza San Marco (get off at the 3rd stop)/ Via Della Dogana from where, every 20minutes from 7 am to midnight, bus n° 7 for Fiesole leaves ( last stop is Piazza Mino)
Walking time about 20 minutes.
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Fiesole
One of the favorite destinations for those who want to discover a corner of classic Tuscany close to the city is always Fiesole, from whose hill you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the city of Giglio. Fiesole is a secret town, made of beautiful renaissance villas, avenues bordered by cypresses, gardens and a remarkable archaeological area, testimony of the ancient past of the city that, of Etruscan origin, was already fervent when there was still no trace of Florence.
Do not miss the archaeological area with its beautiful Roman theatre.
For more information on the museum area of Fiesole follow the link: https://www.museidifiesole.it/musei/area-archeologica
The center of Fiesole is only 7 km from the center of Florence and it is easily accessible by bus, car and even on foot for those who love to walk along secondary streets full of charm and history.
If you’re planning to get there by public transportation, you can take the bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station on the left exit (arrivals side) P.zza Adua, here there are the Ataf stops, urban and suburban public transport service (www.ataf.net). Take the bus n° 1 or 6, 11, 14, 17 and 23 and arrive in Piazza San Marco (get off at the 3rd stop)/ Via Della Dogana from where, every 20minutes from 7 am to midnight, bus n° 7 for Fiesole leaves ( last stop is Piazza Mino)
Walking time about 20 minutes.