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Sights we Reccomend
Most impressive from the outside. Inside can be disappointing. If you want to climb the dome we recommend booking in advance. Don't miss the baptistry.
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Kathedrale von Florenz
Piazza del DuomoMost impressive from the outside. Inside can be disappointing. If you want to climb the dome we recommend booking in advance. Don't miss the baptistry.
Brancacci-Kapelle
14 Piazza del CarmineAmazing frescoes and a “Last Supper” painting. Closed .
One of Florence’s oldest churches and one of the most charming. A 15 minute walk uphill or take bus 13.
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San Miniato al Monte
34 Via delle Porte SanteOne of Florence’s oldest churches and one of the most charming. A 15 minute walk uphill or take bus 13.
Baptisterium San Giovanni
Piazza San GiovanniIncredible mosaics!
Incredible frescoes by Ghirlandaio, Filippino Lippi and others.
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Basilika Santa Maria Novella
18 P.za di Santa Maria NovellaIncredible frescoes by Ghirlandaio, Filippino Lippi and others.
Beautiful church where some of Florence's most famous people were buried: Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, etc.
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Santa Croce
Beautiful church where some of Florence's most famous people were buried: Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, etc.
Beautiful medieval palace with incredible decorations. We highly recommend the Secret Passages Tour.
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Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaBeautiful medieval palace with incredible decorations. We highly recommend the Secret Passages Tour.
Botticelli, Michelangelo, - the most famous Renaissance art museum in the world. Enough said. Make reservations April - October, or go at the end of the day.
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Uffizien
6 Piazzale degli UffiziBotticelli, Michelangelo, - the most famous Renaissance art museum in the world. Enough said. Make reservations April - October, or go at the end of the day.
Home to Michelangelo's David. Go! Not to be missed.
Make reservation or go at the end of the day.
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Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliHome to Michelangelo's David. Go! Not to be missed.
Make reservation or go at the end of the day.
Famous for spectacular sunset views - go after a late afternoon visit to the church of San Miniato al Monte.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloFamous for spectacular sunset views - go after a late afternoon visit to the church of San Miniato al Monte.
Not as famous as it deserves. Spectacular statues by Michelangelo and gorgeous Florentine inlaid stone work.
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Medici-Kapellen
6 Piazza di Madonna degli AldobrandiniNot as famous as it deserves. Spectacular statues by Michelangelo and gorgeous Florentine inlaid stone work.
Restaurants
Here is a brief list of some restaurants we enjoy not too far away. For more details and more restaurants we recommend you can visit the site www.sociopalate.com
Ristorante Arà: è Sud
4r Via della Vigna VecchiaSpectacular Sicilian food, especially seafood.
Classical Tuscan food with large menu and good wine list.
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Da Que' Ganzi Trattoria Osteria
70 rosso Via GhibellinaClassical Tuscan food with large menu and good wine list.
Local favorite and traveler favorite too. Great Tuscan fare in atmospheric setting.
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Trattoria 13 Gobbi
9R Via del PorcellanaLocal favorite and traveler favorite too. Great Tuscan fare in atmospheric setting.
Santarpia
Great pizza
Fuoco Matto
16 Via Ventisette AprileGreat pizza
Don Fefè
29 Via Giuseppe la FarinaGreat pizza only a few blocks away
Perseus
10 Viale Don Giovanni Minzonilocally renowned for Bistecca Fiorentina
Rustic traditional Tuscan food by a famous chef. No reservations.
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Cibrèo Trattoria
122r Via dei MacciRustic traditional Tuscan food by a famous chef. No reservations.
Beautiful wine bar with great selection and refined food.
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Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
16 Piazza de' PittiBeautiful wine bar with great selection and refined food.
Osteria dell'Enoteca
70 Via RomanaGreat restaurant, beautiful setting, amazing wines