Guidebook for Florence
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Frutta e Contorno
285 Via PisanaFruits & vegetable store, just 1 min walk from home!
Nearest tram stop to get to the very center of Florence, 3 min walk. Get off at Alamanni/Stazione (Central Train Station)
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Federiga station
Nearest tram stop to get to the very center of Florence, 3 min walk. Get off at Alamanni/Stazione (Central Train Station)
Tomato Bread & Bakery
312 Via PisanaThe nearest bakery store, 1 min walk from home!
Newsstand & Tram tickets.
Tram tickets also available at each Tram stop (cost 1,20 EUR - 90min).
In this little square there is also fresh fruits/vegs market every morning.
Piazza Pier della Francesca
Piazza Pier della FrancescaNewsstand & Tram tickets.
Tram tickets also available at each Tram stop (cost 1,20 EUR - 90min).
In this little square there is also fresh fruits/vegs market every morning.
Bank/cash withdrawal.
**There is another cash withdrawal spot close to this one: take via Sant'Angelo and make a left at the traffic light. The bank 'Cassa di Risparmio' is on your right (2 min walk).
Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca Pisa Livorno
289 Via PisanaBank/cash withdrawal.
**There is another cash withdrawal spot close to this one: take via Sant'Angelo and make a left at the traffic light. The bank 'Cassa di Risparmio' is on your right (2 min walk).
Very close to home, one of the best GELATO (ice-cream)!
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Gelatando Firenze
33 Via Pietro da CortonaVery close to home, one of the best GELATO (ice-cream)!
Amblé
7/A Piazzetta dei Del BeneNice ecletic place for a drink, sandwich or aperitif.
Klab Marignolle
17 Via del FerroneGym, sauna, steam bath, outdoor swimming pool
Farmacia Comunale Etruria - Apoteca Natura
140 Viale Francesco Talenti10min walk from home
Via del Bachiacca
Via del BachiaccaYoga center, 2 min walk from home.
1st lesson for free!
Hospital San Giovanni di Dio
1 Via TorregalliNearest hospital
In this street, 5 min walk from home, you find Coop supermarket and 3 different Mobile Company in case you need to buy int'l Sim card during your stay in Italy (check for: 3, Vodafone, Tim stores)
Viale Talenti station
In this street, 5 min walk from home, you find Coop supermarket and 3 different Mobile Company in case you need to buy int'l Sim card during your stay in Italy (check for: 3, Vodafone, Tim stores)
Food Scene
One of the most famous Pastry shop in town and Cafe since 1972. Ideal for breakfast & aperitif or to taste the best Italian cakes!
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Pasticceria Ristorante Giorgio
36 Via Duccio di BuoninsegnaOne of the most famous Pastry shop in town and Cafe since 1972. Ideal for breakfast & aperitif or to taste the best Italian cakes!
Nice cafe & pastry store. Ideal for breakfast and quick lunch.
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Caffè Imperiale
33 Via Ludovico CigoliNice cafe & pastry store. Ideal for breakfast and quick lunch.
Pizzeria. good quality and affordable price.
Take away available.
Open from 7pm until 2am.
2 min walk from home.
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Calypso
64 Via Francesco BaraccaPizzeria. good quality and affordable price.
Take away available.
Open from 7pm until 2am.
2 min walk from home.
Buca dell'Orafo
28 Via dei GirolamiExcellent Tuscan restaurant
Tuscan cuisine. Always better to call before to confirm a table for dinner.
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Il Santo Bevitore
64r Via Santo SpiritoTuscan cuisine. Always better to call before to confirm a table for dinner.
Momoyama
10 r Borgo S. FredianoJapanaise/fusion restaurant
Very good pizza at affordable rate!
Better to call in advance for a table.. the place is very tiny and always full!
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Da Gherardo
57 Borgo S. FredianoVery good pizza at affordable rate!
Better to call in advance for a table.. the place is very tiny and always full!
Eataly Firenze
22R Via de' MartelliItalian food experience!
Very good pizzeria and restaurant. 5 min walk from home. next to famous "cafe & pasticceria" Giorgio
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Alla Corte Dei 3
40 Via Duccio di BuoninsegnaVery good pizzeria and restaurant. 5 min walk from home. next to famous "cafe & pasticceria" Giorgio
Amazing city view from 6th floor bar&restaurant "Sesto on Arno"
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The Westin Excelsior, Florence
3 Piazza OgnissantiAmazing city view from 6th floor bar&restaurant "Sesto on Arno"
Nice spot for quick lunch.
Famous Mozzarella bar inside.
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Obicà Mozzarella Bar - Firenze
16 Via de' TornabuoniNice spot for quick lunch.
Famous Mozzarella bar inside.
menu available in both "a la carte" and as tasting menu version (for the whole table). At lunchtime some of the menu is also available as a selection of tapas-sized dishes.
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Ora d'Aria
11R Via dei Georgofilimenu available in both "a la carte" and as tasting menu version (for the whole table). At lunchtime some of the menu is also available as a selection of tapas-sized dishes.
Typical Tuscan restaurant.
Affordable price.
Frienldy atmosphere.
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Ristorante Alla Vecchia Bettola Firenze
3/5/7 Viale Vasco PratoliniTypical Tuscan restaurant.
Affordable price.
Frienldy atmosphere.
Typical Tuscan restaurant.
Affordable price.
Frienldy atmosphere.
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Bbq Trattoria Barbecue
9R Piazza Torquato TassoTypical Tuscan restaurant.
Affordable price.
Frienldy atmosphere.
Nice restaurant with romantic view on Arno river. (Chef cuisine, 50-70 eur p/person approx).
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Borgo San Jacopo
Borgo San JacopoNice restaurant with romantic view on Arno river. (Chef cuisine, 50-70 eur p/person approx).
Typical food, you will feel like at home! Affordable price
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Trattoria La Casalinga
9R Via dei MichelozziTypical food, you will feel like at home! Affordable price
Orcagna
1 Piazza della Signorianice spot for a dinner or lunch
famous florentine restaurant.
very touristic, but still very good.
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Il Latini
6R Via dei Palchettifamous florentine restaurant.
very touristic, but still very good.
Lungarno 23
23 Lungarno TorrigianiFamous for Florentine Beef Hamburger.
Sightseeing
I highly reccommand a visit to the Central Market, 2 min from the Central Station. 1st floor has been recently renovated and its perfect for lunch to explore the taste of Tuscan cuisine!
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Mercato Centrale Firenze
Via dell'ArientoI highly reccommand a visit to the Central Market, 2 min from the Central Station. 1st floor has been recently renovated and its perfect for lunch to explore the taste of Tuscan cuisine!
Best spot to take the best picture of the town!
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloBest spot to take the best picture of the town!
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoriavisit Salone dei 500!
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchiothe famous town bridge..
Biggest florentine Museum.
For ticket pre-sale check online. This will allow to avoid long queus.
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I-Uffizi Gallery
6 Piazzale degli UffiziBiggest florentine Museum.
For ticket pre-sale check online. This will allow to avoid long queus.
The Giardino of Medici family. a big green space in the heart of Florence. It worth a visit!
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I-Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiThe Giardino of Medici family. a big green space in the heart of Florence. It worth a visit!
David of Michelangelo is here!
For ticket pre-sale check online. this will allow to avoid long queus
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Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliDavid of Michelangelo is here!
For ticket pre-sale check online. this will allow to avoid long queus
Nice garden to visit with beautiful view of Duomo cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio.
the street to go up, Costa san Giorgio, worth the whole visit!
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I-Giardino Bardini
1 Costa S. GiorgioNice garden to visit with beautiful view of Duomo cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio.
the street to go up, Costa san Giorgio, worth the whole visit!
Essentials
Good supermarket, but probably not the closest from home, but it has a private parking in case of heavy food shopping! :)
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Esselunga di via Pisana
130 Via PisanaGood supermarket, but probably not the closest from home, but it has a private parking in case of heavy food shopping! :)
Natura SI' (Bio-shop)
via Baccio da Montelupo, 81
It's almost at the end of the road on the left coming from home.
5 min drive. 18min walk
Via Baccio da Montelupo
Via Baccio da MontelupoNatura SI' (Bio-shop)
via Baccio da Montelupo, 81
It's almost at the end of the road on the left coming from home.
5 min drive. 18min walk
Drinks & Nightlife
American bar. Retro style. Very nice for happy hour. Live gigs almost every night from 9pm approx.
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Volume
3 Piazza Santo SpiritoAmerican bar. Retro style. Very nice for happy hour. Live gigs almost every night from 9pm approx.
Rivalta Cafe
Lungarno CorsiniMusic & drinks with a nice view.
For an aperitif on the roof with lovely view!
take the lift to last floor.
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Continentale
6r Vicolo dell'OroFor an aperitif on the roof with lovely view!
take the lift to last floor.
Shopping
Famous florentine home/ambient fragrance, like the one you found home.
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Dr. Vranjes Firenze
44/r Borgo la CroceFamous florentine home/ambient fragrance, like the one you found home.
Olfattorio Bar a Parfums
6 Via de' TornabuoniAmazing fragrance experience!
Arts & Culture
Nice walk in the biggest city park nearby Arno river.
Street Market every Tuesday morning.
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Cascine Park
Piazzale delle CascineNice walk in the biggest city park nearby Arno river.
Street Market every Tuesday morning.