Guidebook for Firenze
Food Scene
ORGANIC BIO RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA with many options also for VEGETARIAN PEOPLE! It's just few meters from your apartment! ABout Pizza they have also excellent Mozzarella made with Rice Milk!! Excellent quality, original stylish ambience. One of our favorite :) www.simbiosi.bio contatti@simbiosi.bio (When make the reservation specify if you want to sit in the restaurant or in the pizzeria in according with what you will eat, consider that they are like two separate different restaurant and that it's not possible to have for example a pizza if you'll reserve and sit in the restaurant.. Tel. Restaurant: +390550640115 Tel. Pizza: +390550640115
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Simbiosi
56r Via de' GinoriORGANIC BIO RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA with many options also for VEGETARIAN PEOPLE! It's just few meters from your apartment! ABout Pizza they have also excellent Mozzarella made with Rice Milk!! Excellent quality, original stylish ambience. One of our favorite :) www.simbiosi.bio contatti@simbiosi.bio (When make the reservation specify if you want to sit in the restaurant or in the pizzeria in according with what you will eat, consider that they are like two separate different restaurant and that it's not possible to have for example a pizza if you'll reserve and sit in the restaurant.. Tel. Restaurant: +390550640115 Tel. Pizza: +390550640115
Classic Tuscan Trattoria!Just 1 minute walking from your apartment! Located in a nice square just behind of the San Lorenzo's Market. Not expensive but good quality traditional recipes! Everyday open from 11 am to 11 pm - Tel. +3955215411 Web: www.trattoriazaza.it
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Trattoria Zà Zà
26r Piazza del Mercato CentraleClassic Tuscan Trattoria!Just 1 minute walking from your apartment! Located in a nice square just behind of the San Lorenzo's Market. Not expensive but good quality traditional recipes! Everyday open from 11 am to 11 pm - Tel. +3955215411 Web: www.trattoriazaza.it
The old covered food market of Florence. Super close to the apartment. http://www.mercatocentrale.it/en/ A must to visit! On the ground floor a lot of stand where you can buy fresh local vegetables, fruit, meat, fish... On the first floor an open spaces with many different kind of restaurants: pizza, hamburger, vegetarian food.. All food here is prepared with local products in according with the Tuscan tradition. There is also a school where sometime they arrange cooking classes!
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Mercato Centrale
Via dell'ArientoThe old covered food market of Florence. Super close to the apartment. http://www.mercatocentrale.it/en/ A must to visit! On the ground floor a lot of stand where you can buy fresh local vegetables, fruit, meat, fish... On the first floor an open spaces with many different kind of restaurants: pizza, hamburger, vegetarian food.. All food here is prepared with local products in according with the Tuscan tradition. There is also a school where sometime they arrange cooking classes!
Celebrated historical caffè! A coffee at Paszkowski is a timeless rite for every real "Florentine"! Don't sit at the tables on the outdoor terrace, the service could make your wallet lighter. However espresso at the tableware (italian style) it costs an average price. The espresso is one of the best in Florence! The location on Piazza della Repubblica made this place a perfect "pit stop" during your shopping!
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Caffe Concerto Paszkowski
6 Piazza della RepubblicaCelebrated historical caffè! A coffee at Paszkowski is a timeless rite for every real "Florentine"! Don't sit at the tables on the outdoor terrace, the service could make your wallet lighter. However espresso at the tableware (italian style) it costs an average price. The espresso is one of the best in Florence! The location on Piazza della Repubblica made this place a perfect "pit stop" during your shopping!
Characteristic Historical Wine Bar of Florence. Ideal for a brunch or for an aperitif but also if you have to buy just some bread or croissant. Don't miss a slide of Pizza, possible also to take away!! Excellent wine in a Old Florentine ambience. Opening Hours: 8 am - 9 pm (On Sunday from 10am to 4,30pm). In our opinion this "Cantinetta" is the number one, also better then Antinori! ;)
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Cantinetta dei Verrazzano
18 ROSSO Via dei TavoliniCharacteristic Historical Wine Bar of Florence. Ideal for a brunch or for an aperitif but also if you have to buy just some bread or croissant. Don't miss a slide of Pizza, possible also to take away!! Excellent wine in a Old Florentine ambience. Opening Hours: 8 am - 9 pm (On Sunday from 10am to 4,30pm). In our opinion this "Cantinetta" is the number one, also better then Antinori! ;)
www.obica.com - Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual Italian restaurant concept based on best Mozzarellas di Bufala Campana, together with traditional Italian recipes and high-quality Italian handmade products, prepared “in sight” and served by drawing inspiration from traditional sushi bars. Amazing Location and high quality local ingredients! Ideal for a special event or just a Florentine romantic dinner in the courtyard of a Luxury palace in the famous Via de' Tornabuoni! You can make a reservation from their website directly!
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Obicà Mozzarella Bar - Firenze
16 Via de' Tornabuoniwww.obica.com - Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual Italian restaurant concept based on best Mozzarellas di Bufala Campana, together with traditional Italian recipes and high-quality Italian handmade products, prepared “in sight” and served by drawing inspiration from traditional sushi bars. Amazing Location and high quality local ingredients! Ideal for a special event or just a Florentine romantic dinner in the courtyard of a Luxury palace in the famous Via de' Tornabuoni! You can make a reservation from their website directly!
Procacci is a luxury historical bar and grocery shop famous for its truffle crouton! Also ideal place for an aperitif, they have excellent wines and liquors! Only indoor space, no terrace. http://www.procacci1885.it/it/firenze
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Procacci
64R Via de' TornabuoniProcacci is a luxury historical bar and grocery shop famous for its truffle crouton! Also ideal place for an aperitif, they have excellent wines and liquors! Only indoor space, no terrace. http://www.procacci1885.it/it/firenze
Authentic Vegetarian restaurant! Very cheap but nice and good quality food! Just 3 minutes walking from your apartment! The service is almost self service but you'll find a lot of fresh food prepared in according with the Vegetarian Tuscan tradition! It was the first vegetarian in Florence. Address: Via delle Ruote, 30 Tel. +39055475030 www.il-vegetariano.it
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Il Vegetariano
30 r Via delle RuoteAuthentic Vegetarian restaurant! Very cheap but nice and good quality food! Just 3 minutes walking from your apartment! The service is almost self service but you'll find a lot of fresh food prepared in according with the Vegetarian Tuscan tradition! It was the first vegetarian in Florence. Address: Via delle Ruote, 30 Tel. +39055475030 www.il-vegetariano.it
Now the name of this restaurant is Vegan & Stelle, however on Internet you can find it writing "Le Fate". It's a vegan restaurant. Very nice ambience and symphatetic owner! She will be happy to speack with you about your future and your zodiac sign! In fact All the menu is referred to zodiac signs! Excellent food, not cheap but it depends also from how many bottle of wine you'll drink ;) It's located on the crossing between Via delle Ruote and Via S. Zanobi. Just one minute walking from the apartment.
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Il Bio Dei Medici
126R Via S. ZanobiNow the name of this restaurant is Vegan & Stelle, however on Internet you can find it writing "Le Fate". It's a vegan restaurant. Very nice ambience and symphatetic owner! She will be happy to speack with you about your future and your zodiac sign! In fact All the menu is referred to zodiac signs! Excellent food, not cheap but it depends also from how many bottle of wine you'll drink ;) It's located on the crossing between Via delle Ruote and Via S. Zanobi. Just one minute walking from the apartment.
The real Tuscan Restaurant with many Florentine specialties in a authentic local ambience! Address: Via San Gallo, 112/r (Very close to the apartment). Tel.: +39055472475 www.trattoriadatito.it
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Antica Trattoria da Tito
112/R Via S. GalloThe real Tuscan Restaurant with many Florentine specialties in a authentic local ambience! Address: Via San Gallo, 112/r (Very close to the apartment). Tel.: +39055472475 www.trattoriadatito.it
VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT. Have dinner in a small intimate Library! Amazing place. my favorite restaurant in FLorence. You can also create your big unique plate choosing from one starter, one first course and one main course. Don't go there with no reservation! +390550944877 (If you call One day in advance is better). www.libreriabrac.net
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Brac
18 Via dei VagellaiVEGETARIAN RESTAURANT. Have dinner in a small intimate Library! Amazing place. my favorite restaurant in FLorence. You can also create your big unique plate choosing from one starter, one first course and one main course. Don't go there with no reservation! +390550944877 (If you call One day in advance is better). www.libreriabrac.net
Original location! It's a bistro but they sell also the furnitures that you'll find inside this unique place! Food is good and cocktails too!! It's setting close in a intimate courtyard between some buildings. Close to Ponte Vecchio. Really a nice atmosphere! http://www.amble.it/main/
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Amblé
7/A Piazzetta dei Del BeneOriginal location! It's a bistro but they sell also the furnitures that you'll find inside this unique place! Food is good and cocktails too!! It's setting close in a intimate courtyard between some buildings. Close to Ponte Vecchio. Really a nice atmosphere! http://www.amble.it/main/
Tuscan food and outdoor spaces in the nicest square Piazza della Passera. Amazing location in the smallest square of the city. Sympatetic owner and staff too! Almost in front of the restaurant there is also a special Ice cream, gelato ;)) +39055218562 www.4leoni.it
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4 Leoni
1r Via dei VellutiniTuscan food and outdoor spaces in the nicest square Piazza della Passera. Amazing location in the smallest square of the city. Sympatetic owner and staff too! Almost in front of the restaurant there is also a special Ice cream, gelato ;)) +39055218562 www.4leoni.it
Classic Tuscan Restaurant in the area of the apartment. Honest prices and good quality of food! The restaurant is setting inside the Central Market and it's open only for Lunch from 8 am to 14 pm. Closed on Sunday. No need reservation.
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Da Nerbone
Piazza del Mercato CentraleClassic Tuscan Restaurant in the area of the apartment. Honest prices and good quality of food! The restaurant is setting inside the Central Market and it's open only for Lunch from 8 am to 14 pm. Closed on Sunday. No need reservation.
WWW.MOSTODOLCE.IT Local beers, pizza and other classic italian recipes in a friendly young atmosphere. Open everyday from 11.30 am to 2 am. Tel.: +390552302928
Address: Via Nazionale, 114r
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Mostodolce Firenze
114 Via NazionaleWWW.MOSTODOLCE.IT Local beers, pizza and other classic italian recipes in a friendly young atmosphere. Open everyday from 11.30 am to 2 am. Tel.: +390552302928
Address: Via Nazionale, 114r
Drinks & Nightlife
A new concept restaurant, very close to your apartment, in Via de' Ginori. Really a stylish inovative location. The location is really amazing with valuable and original furnitures. Into the bistro and restaurant you can buy flowers also! It's not cheap but you can go there just for a drink or a coffee if you want just take a look! www.lamenagere.it Opening everyday from 7 am to 2 am!
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La Managere Firenze
8 Via de' GinoriA new concept restaurant, very close to your apartment, in Via de' Ginori. Really a stylish inovative location. The location is really amazing with valuable and original furnitures. Into the bistro and restaurant you can buy flowers also! It's not cheap but you can go there just for a drink or a coffee if you want just take a look! www.lamenagere.it Opening everyday from 7 am to 2 am!
The location is cool and it's located just in front of the river Arno, close to Ferragamo Palace and Santa Trinita's Bridge! You can take a drink and sit on the small wall which separate the river ditch to the street! I like this place just before of the sunset! NO good for dinner, just cocktails! www.rivaltacafe.it
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Rivalta Cafe
Lungarno CorsiniThe location is cool and it's located just in front of the river Arno, close to Ferragamo Palace and Santa Trinita's Bridge! You can take a drink and sit on the small wall which separate the river ditch to the street! I like this place just before of the sunset! NO good for dinner, just cocktails! www.rivaltacafe.it
One of the most known disco in Florence but pay attention before to enter because each night they arrange a different kind of music so sometime could happen that the place is full of teeneger. Ask to the staff at the front door. We prefer the Flo' disco close to Piazzale Michelangelo but it's open only during the summer. Yab is open all over the year.
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Yab
5 Via dei SassettiOne of the most known disco in Florence but pay attention before to enter because each night they arrange a different kind of music so sometime could happen that the place is full of teeneger. Ask to the staff at the front door. We prefer the Flo' disco close to Piazzale Michelangelo but it's open only during the summer. Yab is open all over the year.
Nice location, just in the square of Palazzo Strozzi. Close to the Colle Bereto's wine bar. Both the places are good for aperitif or for a drink after dinner. Maybe Colle Bereto has younger customers. We prefer Odeon Bistro.
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Odeon Bistro
8 rosso Piazza degli StrozziNice location, just in the square of Palazzo Strozzi. Close to the Colle Bereto's wine bar. Both the places are good for aperitif or for a drink after dinner. Maybe Colle Bereto has younger customers. We prefer Odeon Bistro.
This street is a hub of the florentine nightlife. Maybe in this area you'll find more young people! Especially in some pub like the Moyo. Around Santa Croce Square the area is very Gay Friendly.
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Via dei Benci
Via dei BenciThis street is a hub of the florentine nightlife. Maybe in this area you'll find more young people! Especially in some pub like the Moyo. Around Santa Croce Square the area is very Gay Friendly.
Every night, especially in Summer, the square is full of people. Many different kind of bars (for beer, wine, cocktail,...). This area is the favorite one of the local people when they want to go out for a drink with friends. All the square is full of bars! No worry, from the apartment to reach Santo Spirito it's just 10 minutes walking! Florence is small and you no need a car! Now is available also a bike sharing! ;)
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Piazza Santo Spirito
Piazza Santo SpiritoEvery night, especially in Summer, the square is full of people. Many different kind of bars (for beer, wine, cocktail,...). This area is the favorite one of the local people when they want to go out for a drink with friends. All the square is full of bars! No worry, from the apartment to reach Santo Spirito it's just 10 minutes walking! Florence is small and you no need a car! Now is available also a bike sharing! ;)
Sightseeing
The most renowned local market in the Florence city center. A lot of stands where you can find many different gadget, clothes and Leather articles. However we suggest you to buy NOTHING! Just take a walk because it's very characteristic! In the area you'll find also the Basilica of San Lorenzo which give the name to the square and to the market itself. Also you'll find the food central market here! The market take place everyday from the earlymorning to the evening! Same area of your apartment!
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Mercato Centrale
Via dell'ArientoThe most renowned local market in the Florence city center. A lot of stands where you can find many different gadget, clothes and Leather articles. However we suggest you to buy NOTHING! Just take a walk because it's very characteristic! In the area you'll find also the Basilica of San Lorenzo which give the name to the square and to the market itself. Also you'll find the food central market here! The market take place everyday from the earlymorning to the evening! Same area of your apartment!
Piazzale Michelangelo offer you the best panorama of Florence city center! Don't be afraid to take a walk, the city center of Florence is very small, it's more like a big town that a real city so you can reach this beautiful place in just 30 minutes walking (through the city center) from your apartment! Piazzale Michelangelo is surrounded by a lot of nice gardens! The sun down is the best moment to visit the area!
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloPiazzale Michelangelo offer you the best panorama of Florence city center! Don't be afraid to take a walk, the city center of Florence is very small, it's more like a big town that a real city so you can reach this beautiful place in just 30 minutes walking (through the city center) from your apartment! Piazzale Michelangelo is surrounded by a lot of nice gardens! The sun down is the best moment to visit the area!
This wonderful church is just 2 minutes walking from Piazzale Michelangelo. On the top of a small hill! Next to the church there is a nice park. The higgest point allow you to enjoy an amazing view of Florence! You can reach it just walking!
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Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte
34 Via delle Porte SanteThis wonderful church is just 2 minutes walking from Piazzale Michelangelo. On the top of a small hill! Next to the church there is a nice park. The higgest point allow you to enjoy an amazing view of Florence! You can reach it just walking!
Santa Trinita Bridge offer you the best view of Ponte Vecchio! It's our favorite place to take awesome photos! This bridge also is the passage between the luxurious Tornabuoni street and the Oldest area of the Historical center of Florence, called Oltrarno. Here you'll find so many characteristic osteria, restaurants, craftsmen shops and a wonderful ambience!
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St Trinity Bridge
Ponte Santa TrinitàSanta Trinita Bridge offer you the best view of Ponte Vecchio! It's our favorite place to take awesome photos! This bridge also is the passage between the luxurious Tornabuoni street and the Oldest area of the Historical center of Florence, called Oltrarno. Here you'll find so many characteristic osteria, restaurants, craftsmen shops and a wonderful ambience!
If you are interested in art and culture maybe you'll love this museum.
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi
3 Via CavourIf you are interested in art and culture maybe you'll love this museum.
Arts & Culture
The Accademia Gallery with the Michelangelo is just behind your apartment! WWW.FLORENCE-MUSEUM.COM WWW.FIRENZEMUSEI.IT
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Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliThe Accademia Gallery with the Michelangelo is just behind your apartment! WWW.FLORENCE-MUSEUM.COM WWW.FIRENZEMUSEI.IT
WHERE YOU CAN BUY TICKETS FOR ALMOST ALL THE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES OF FLORENCE? WWW.FLORENCE-MUSEUM.COM WWW.FIRENZEMUSEI.IT http://www.b-ticket.com/b-ticket/uffizi/default.aspx (Write the links above in your internet search to open the right pages). Use Those web sites for tickets to Uffizi Gallery, Accademia, Santa Maria del Fiore Catherdal, Pitti Palace, Boboli's Garden and not only!
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Polo Museale della Toscana
2 Piazza dè MozziWHERE YOU CAN BUY TICKETS FOR ALMOST ALL THE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES OF FLORENCE? WWW.FLORENCE-MUSEUM.COM WWW.FIRENZEMUSEI.IT http://www.b-ticket.com/b-ticket/uffizi/default.aspx (Write the links above in your internet search to open the right pages). Use Those web sites for tickets to Uffizi Gallery, Accademia, Santa Maria del Fiore Catherdal, Pitti Palace, Boboli's Garden and not only!
Shopping
Via de' Tornabuoni is the most luxurious street of Florence. Here you'll find the most famous brend like: Ferragamo (also the Ferragamo Museum in the namesake palce), Fendi, Tiffany & Co., Hogan, Tod's, Gucci, and many others. Palazzo Strozzi also is here! Just at the crossing with Via degli Strozzi which bring you to Piazza della Repubblica in just 1 minute walking. On that street: Patrizia Pepe, Louis Vuitton .... to many to write a list ;)
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Via de' Tornabuoni
Via dè TornabuoniVia de' Tornabuoni is the most luxurious street of Florence. Here you'll find the most famous brend like: Ferragamo (also the Ferragamo Museum in the namesake palce), Fendi, Tiffany & Co., Hogan, Tod's, Gucci, and many others. Palazzo Strozzi also is here! Just at the crossing with Via degli Strozzi which bring you to Piazza della Repubblica in just 1 minute walking. On that street: Patrizia Pepe, Louis Vuitton .... to many to write a list ;)
Well-Known italian chain of stores! Here you'll find clothing stores, Luxury home shops, perfumes. 5 floors. It's an entire historical building which faces on Piazza della Repubblica! On the rooftop there is a panoramic terrace with breathtaking view above Florence. The terrace access is reserved to the guests of the bar only. In the immediate nearby of the Rinascente there are also cheaper Stores like ZARA and you have to consider also Via Calimala, Via Roma and Via dei Calzaiuoli excellent spot for your Shopping in FLorence. Especially if you are travelling for the sales period! H&M is situated at the end of Via Calimala on your right, coming from Piazza della Repubblica!
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Rinascente Firenze
4 Piazza della RepubblicaWell-Known italian chain of stores! Here you'll find clothing stores, Luxury home shops, perfumes. 5 floors. It's an entire historical building which faces on Piazza della Repubblica! On the rooftop there is a panoramic terrace with breathtaking view above Florence. The terrace access is reserved to the guests of the bar only. In the immediate nearby of the Rinascente there are also cheaper Stores like ZARA and you have to consider also Via Calimala, Via Roma and Via dei Calzaiuoli excellent spot for your Shopping in FLorence. Especially if you are travelling for the sales period! H&M is situated at the end of Via Calimala on your right, coming from Piazza della Repubblica!
Famous area of Florence for shopping. Here you'll find important store like Desii, Trench and others who made the city famous for shopping!
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Borgo San Lorenzo
Borgo San LorenzoFamous area of Florence for shopping. Here you'll find important store like Desii, Trench and others who made the city famous for shopping!
Entertainment & Activities
Here you can rent a bike but also book a tour in the countryside around Florence by bike! The shop is close to the apt. Opening: 9 am - 7.30 pm every day (On Sunday it close at 6 pm)
http://www.florencebybike.it/en/
info@florencebybike.it
+39055488992
ADDRESS: Via S. Zanobi 54/R – 50129 FIRENZE
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Florence by Bike
54 Via S. ZanobiHere you can rent a bike but also book a tour in the countryside around Florence by bike! The shop is close to the apt. Opening: 9 am - 7.30 pm every day (On Sunday it close at 6 pm)
http://www.florencebybike.it/en/
info@florencebybike.it
+39055488992
ADDRESS: Via S. Zanobi 54/R – 50129 FIRENZE
The Best store in case you want to rent a Vespa. Vespa could be a great choice to visit the Chianti area for a day trip! The shop is just 10 minutes walking from your apartment. All the info and opening hours HERE: www.tuscanycycle.com
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Tuscany Vespa Cycle and Bike Tour
133/red Via GhibellinaThe Best store in case you want to rent a Vespa. Vespa could be a great choice to visit the Chianti area for a day trip! The shop is just 10 minutes walking from your apartment. All the info and opening hours HERE: www.tuscanycycle.com
http://www.cucinaldm.com Have Cooking class in the number one school of Florence just inside of the Central Covered Market for an amazing experience!
Tel. +393343040551
info@cucinaldm.com
Scuola di Cucina Lorenzo de' Medici
Mercato Centralehttp://www.cucinaldm.com Have Cooking class in the number one school of Florence just inside of the Central Covered Market for an amazing experience!
Tel. +393343040551
info@cucinaldm.com
Getting Around
Santa Maria Novella Train Station is the most important and central station in FLorence. It's just 5 minutes walking from your apartment. From Here you can easily reach many others places ideal for daily trip for example: Siena (1 Hour and 20 min), Pisa (1 Hour only), San Gimignano, Certaldo and also Monteriggioni. Also this is the base of the high speed train to/from Milan, Bologna, Rome, Naples, Torino and so on.. www.trenitalia.it (To check train schedule). In front of the train station there is also a base parking of the car sharing in case you are allowed to use Car2Go or Enjoy ;) Along the platform number 16 there is also a very safe and convenient luggages storage!
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Santa Maria Novella center Florence Station
4 Largo Fratelli AlinariSanta Maria Novella Train Station is the most important and central station in FLorence. It's just 5 minutes walking from your apartment. From Here you can easily reach many others places ideal for daily trip for example: Siena (1 Hour and 20 min), Pisa (1 Hour only), San Gimignano, Certaldo and also Monteriggioni. Also this is the base of the high speed train to/from Milan, Bologna, Rome, Naples, Torino and so on.. www.trenitalia.it (To check train schedule). In front of the train station there is also a base parking of the car sharing in case you are allowed to use Car2Go or Enjoy ;) Along the platform number 16 there is also a very safe and convenient luggages storage!