Guidebook for Firenze
Drinks & Nightlife
just behind the corner: try "sfoglia" filled with cream, apple, cheese or marmelade. If you're brave, you want to taste "babà con rhum"
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Pasticceria Sieni Srl
29 Via dell'Arientojust behind the corner: try "sfoglia" filled with cream, apple, cheese or marmelade. If you're brave, you want to taste "babà con rhum"
Coronas Cafè
72 r Via dei Calzaiuolibest coffee in the centre and very kind people there!
This isn't just another ice-cream shop: they make granita siciliana: a glass of fresh, ice and fruit mix. Try it with whipped cream on top!
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Carabè Firenze
60/R Via RicasoliThis isn't just another ice-cream shop: they make granita siciliana: a glass of fresh, ice and fruit mix. Try it with whipped cream on top!
Essentials
best bakery in the world. Try "pan di ramerino" a special brioche with raisins and rosemary.
Forno Bruschi Ivana Hemp
21 Via dell'Arientobest bakery in the world. Try "pan di ramerino" a special brioche with raisins and rosemary.
this is the best place to shop for food. We shop there every time we can. Go and explore, you'll be enthusiast!
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Mercato Centrale
Via dell'Arientothis is the best place to shop for food. We shop there every time we can. Go and explore, you'll be enthusiast!
Wine seller right behind the corner. Let him give you advices based on what you're going to eat while drinking.
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Flli Zanobini
47 Via Sant'AntoninoWine seller right behind the corner. Let him give you advices based on what you're going to eat while drinking.
Sightseeing
A romantic view on the city centre: you can climb here walking or get bus 13
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloA romantic view on the city centre: you can climb here walking or get bus 13
A nice location on Florence's surrounding hills: walk toward the monastry and have a great view on the city!
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Fiesole
A nice location on Florence's surrounding hills: walk toward the monastry and have a great view on the city!
Terrific example of florentian gothic cathedral, it is famous for "I sepolcri" a poem written by Ugo Foscolo: it is a real artist pantheon (Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo, Foscolo himself are here).
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Piazza Santa Croce
Terrific example of florentian gothic cathedral, it is famous for "I sepolcri" a poem written by Ugo Foscolo: it is a real artist pantheon (Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo, Foscolo himself are here).
If you have a motorbike, I warmly recommend to get there: a fresh break in nature 20 min from the city and a couple of wonderful views on it along the way!
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Park von Pratolino
276 Via FiorentinaIf you have a motorbike, I warmly recommend to get there: a fresh break in nature 20 min from the city and a couple of wonderful views on it along the way!
most famous bridge for its architecture, it was spared by second world war nazist bombs for direct Hitler order. Formerly used by butchers, to trow blood in the river, today is full of jewelery shops.
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Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchiomost famous bridge for its architecture, it was spared by second world war nazist bombs for direct Hitler order. Formerly used by butchers, to trow blood in the river, today is full of jewelery shops.
One of the historical and well keeped gardens in the city, perfect to pair with a visit at Piazzale Michelangelo.
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Rosengarten
2 Viale Giuseppe PoggiOne of the historical and well keeped gardens in the city, perfect to pair with a visit at Piazzale Michelangelo.
Arts & Culture
The best location in Florence for temporary expositions and contemporary culture: any exposition you'll find will be great guaranteed, and you may also find installations in the cafè courtyard
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Strozzi-Palast
Piazza degli StrozziThe best location in Florence for temporary expositions and contemporary culture: any exposition you'll find will be great guaranteed, and you may also find installations in the cafè courtyard
Pitti palace with its Michelangelo's facade and its garden was the Medici family residency in Florence. You'll see sculptures in the garden, temporary expositions and a good museum (galleria palatina)
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Boboli-Garten
1 Piazza de' PittiPitti palace with its Michelangelo's facade and its garden was the Medici family residency in Florence. You'll see sculptures in the garden, temporary expositions and a good museum (galleria palatina)
Everything Else
Our favourite ice cream shop, in our street! Please try Zuccotto: besides being a typical florentine preparation, their one is one of the best you can taste!
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Antica Gelateria Fiorentina
2a Via FaenzaOur favourite ice cream shop, in our street! Please try Zuccotto: besides being a typical florentine preparation, their one is one of the best you can taste!
A couple of talented photographers, friends of ours, who are really brilliant at capturing moments as in family portraits around the city, weddings and birth photoshooting www.medisproject.com
MeDisProject Photography | Matteo & Dovilė
64 Via del PodestàA couple of talented photographers, friends of ours, who are really brilliant at capturing moments as in family portraits around the city, weddings and birth photoshooting www.medisproject.com
Food Scene
At Lungarno 23 they will serve you delicious "fusion" hamburger made with special Chianina meat (a race typical of Tuscany used for the famous fiorentina steak)
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Lungarno 23
23 Lungarno TorrigianiAt Lungarno 23 they will serve you delicious "fusion" hamburger made with special Chianina meat (a race typical of Tuscany used for the famous fiorentina steak)
5ecinque
1 Piazza della Passeraa cosy organic restaurant in a small square past the river :)
the best florentine atmosphere and a very good Chianina t-bone steak. Enjoy delicious seasonal side dishes as fried artichokes or beans.
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I’Brindellone
10 Piazza Piattellinathe best florentine atmosphere and a very good Chianina t-bone steak. Enjoy delicious seasonal side dishes as fried artichokes or beans.
Todo Modo, a library and cafè where you can find Illustrated and english books. A meeting point for writers and people living in Florence
Via dei Fossi
Via dei FossiTodo Modo, a library and cafè where you can find Illustrated and english books. A meeting point for writers and people living in Florence
A cafè and the first and best tea shop in Florence. They distribute special teas in cafes of all Italy.
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The Way of Tea 1
22 Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiA cafè and the first and best tea shop in Florence. They distribute special teas in cafes of all Italy.
A special restaurant just around the corner! Try Bistecca alla fiorentina "al sangue" (raw)
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Osteria Cipolla Rossa
53/r Via dei ContiA special restaurant just around the corner! Try Bistecca alla fiorentina "al sangue" (raw)
Shopping
If you like luxury shopping, this is the street. You may also appreciate a remarkable example of florentine polichrome baroque church with pietra serena and velvet curtains.
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Via de' Tornabuoni
Via dè TornabuoniIf you like luxury shopping, this is the street. You may also appreciate a remarkable example of florentine polichrome baroque church with pietra serena and velvet curtains.
did you like the natural parfum in the bathroom? Despite the name, it is a local production. We suggest you buy a refill and use a glass bottle you already have (better to transport in your suitcase)
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Dr. Vranjes Firenze
44/r Borgo la Crocedid you like the natural parfum in the bathroom? Despite the name, it is a local production. We suggest you buy a refill and use a glass bottle you already have (better to transport in your suitcase)
Fine art shop, historical, the family is running this activity from XX century. They have some famous painter work inside the shop and you can find almost everything from brushes to inks.
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Rigacci
71 Via dei ServiFine art shop, historical, the family is running this activity from XX century. They have some famous painter work inside the shop and you can find almost everything from brushes to inks.