Guest Guidebook
Arts & Culture
The most famous artwork on display is David by Michelangelo. The Gallery houses other sculptures by Michelangelo and a wide range of 15th and 16th century Renaissance paintings.
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Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliThe most famous artwork on display is David by Michelangelo. The Gallery houses other sculptures by Michelangelo and a wide range of 15th and 16th century Renaissance paintings.
It is a non-conventional church, which originally served as a grain market, located opposite our apartment. The top-floor museum is free entry but is opened only on Mondays.
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Iglesia y Museo de Orsanmichele
Via dell'Arte della LanaIt is a non-conventional church, which originally served as a grain market, located opposite our apartment. The top-floor museum is free entry but is opened only on Mondays.
The Florence Baptistery and the Florence Cathedral, with the stunning Cupola del Brunelleschi and the Giotto's Campanile, are two of the most remarkable and crowded at the same time historic sights of the town.
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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoThe Florence Baptistery and the Florence Cathedral, with the stunning Cupola del Brunelleschi and the Giotto's Campanile, are two of the most remarkable and crowded at the same time historic sights of the town.
Palazzo Vecchio was the headquarter of the Florentine government and it still seats the City Council. Centrepiece is the Salone dei Cinquecento, one of the most prestigious rooms in
the whole of Italy.
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Palacio Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaPalazzo Vecchio was the headquarter of the Florentine government and it still seats the City Council. Centrepiece is the Salone dei Cinquecento, one of the most prestigious rooms in
the whole of Italy.
It is one of the finest examples of private architecture of the Renaissance. After a long history, it is now a cultural centre hosting international exhibitions, fashion shows and cultural
events.
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Palacio Strozzi
Piazza degli StrozziIt is one of the finest examples of private architecture of the Renaissance. After a long history, it is now a cultural centre hosting international exhibitions, fashion shows and cultural
events.
San Miniato al Monte is one of the most scenic churches in Florence, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. We recommend that you arrive during opening hours to visit it and then enjoy the show as soon as the golden hour arrives.
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Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte
34 Via delle Porte SanteSan Miniato al Monte is one of the most scenic churches in Florence, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. We recommend that you arrive during opening hours to visit it and then enjoy the show as soon as the golden hour arrives.
The first Medici family residence, it constitutes a model of civil architecture in the Renaissance, and is well known for the wonderful private chapel of the family, the Cappella dei Magi.
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi
3 Via CavourThe first Medici family residence, it constitutes a model of civil architecture in the Renaissance, and is well known for the wonderful private chapel of the family, the Cappella dei Magi.
Private collection of modern/contemporary art, including works by Schifano, Basquiat, Mirò and Boetti.
Collezione Roberto Casamonti
1 Piazza di Santa TrinitaPrivate collection of modern/contemporary art, including works by Schifano, Basquiat, Mirò and Boetti.
Food Scene
This is my favourite panino shop in town, just a few steps from the apartment. This landmark spot, open since 1875, is quite literally a hole in the wall, where the two brothers behind the tiny counter ('Fratellini' means 'Little Brothers') will serve you delicious panini. Try the local finocchiona or salsiccia cruda, a fresh, raw sausage.
Open daily 10am-7pm (or until the bread runs out)
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I Fratellini
38 Via dei CimatoriThis is my favourite panino shop in town, just a few steps from the apartment. This landmark spot, open since 1875, is quite literally a hole in the wall, where the two brothers behind the tiny counter ('Fratellini' means 'Little Brothers') will serve you delicious panini. Try the local finocchiona or salsiccia cruda, a fresh, raw sausage.
Open daily 10am-7pm (or until the bread runs out)
This quirky concept bar/restaurant serves up fine food and cocktails. The bar area is seperate from the restaurant making it easier to claim a spot, a slice of cake and a coffee to work for a few hours on the computer. They also have an in-house florist..
Open daily 7am-2am
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La Ménagère
8 Via de' GinoriThis quirky concept bar/restaurant serves up fine food and cocktails. The bar area is seperate from the restaurant making it easier to claim a spot, a slice of cake and a coffee to work for a few hours on the computer. They also have an in-house florist..
Open daily 7am-2am
One of the oldest Trattoria of Florence, Antico Fattore was the historical cenacle of famous painters and writers. It has handed down since 1865 the true recipes of the best florentine and tuscan dishes.
Close on Monday
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Trattoria Antico Fattore
One of the oldest Trattoria of Florence, Antico Fattore was the historical cenacle of famous painters and writers. It has handed down since 1865 the true recipes of the best florentine and tuscan dishes.
Close on Monday
Converted into the current Hosteria in the 70s, this place was a bar immediately after the war where wine was sold in bulk. The place has remained unchanged over time and is a very popular with Florentines.
Close on Sunday night
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Hosteria Ganino
4 Piazza de CimatoriConverted into the current Hosteria in the 70s, this place was a bar immediately after the war where wine was sold in bulk. The place has remained unchanged over time and is a very popular with Florentines.
Close on Sunday night
The Caffè del Verone is situated in the former drying room of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, on a splendid terrace overlooking Florence. The cafe offers a cafeteria and restaurant service, with the possibility of eating or having an aperitif while enjoying an enchanting view of the Duomo.
Open daily 10am-9.30pm
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Caffè del Verone
13 Piazza della Santissima AnnunziataThe Caffè del Verone is situated in the former drying room of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, on a splendid terrace overlooking Florence. The cafe offers a cafeteria and restaurant service, with the possibility of eating or having an aperitif while enjoying an enchanting view of the Duomo.
Open daily 10am-9.30pm
Nerbone is on the ground floor at Mercato Centrale (still in its original location), alongside the local butchers, and other shops. They are known for their simmered meat sandwiches, like the lampredotto. It is a good example of great street food, on the cheap.
Open daily 8am-3pm
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Da Nerbone
Piazza del Mercato CentraleNerbone is on the ground floor at Mercato Centrale (still in its original location), alongside the local butchers, and other shops. They are known for their simmered meat sandwiches, like the lampredotto. It is a good example of great street food, on the cheap.
Open daily 8am-3pm
Many proud Florentines would say you have not tried Florentine gelato until you have had Vivoli. One of Florence’s oldest, this family-owned gelateria has been open since 1930.
Open daily 8am-9pm
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Vivoli
7r Via Isola delle StincheMany proud Florentines would say you have not tried Florentine gelato until you have had Vivoli. One of Florence’s oldest, this family-owned gelateria has been open since 1930.
Open daily 8am-9pm
From breakfast to midnight they serve healthy and tasty food. Also, a store of sustainable design where all the pieces of forniture can be purchased.
Open daily 10am-24am
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Amblé
7/A Piazzetta dei Del BeneFrom breakfast to midnight they serve healthy and tasty food. Also, a store of sustainable design where all the pieces of forniture can be purchased.
Open daily 10am-24am
I Maledetti Toscani is a small panino shop in a little alley off Piazza Signoria. It may not have the range of other sandwich shops in town but it is everything a panino shop should be. The schiacciata bread is great and this is also a great place to try lampredotto.
Open daily 8.30am-7pm
Maledetti Toscani
19r Via dei CerchiI Maledetti Toscani is a small panino shop in a little alley off Piazza Signoria. It may not have the range of other sandwich shops in town but it is everything a panino shop should be. The schiacciata bread is great and this is also a great place to try lampredotto.
Open daily 8.30am-7pm
As the menu states, in this restaurant located in a tiny alley behind Piazza della Signoria, there is no: pizza, ice, takeaway, phone signal, Wi-Fi, cappuccino and/or spritz. This hidden restaurant is solid and simple, a real Florentine cuisine experience.
Close on Sunday
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Vini E Vecchi Sapori
3/r Via dei MagazziniAs the menu states, in this restaurant located in a tiny alley behind Piazza della Signoria, there is no: pizza, ice, takeaway, phone signal, Wi-Fi, cappuccino and/or spritz. This hidden restaurant is solid and simple, a real Florentine cuisine experience.
Close on Sunday
Originally opened in 1870 in Napels, this is possibly the most authentic "pizza napoletana" in Florence. Open daily 12pm-4pm & 6pm-11.30pm
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L’antica pizzeria da Michele Firenze
22R Piazza del Mercato CentraleOriginally opened in 1870 in Napels, this is possibly the most authentic "pizza napoletana" in Florence. Open daily 12pm-4pm & 6pm-11.30pm
Shopping
Founded in 1221 by Dominican monks, it is considered today the oldest herbal pharmacy in the world. On display is a superb selection of handcrafted perfumes, soaps, skincare products, home scents, and so much more. Their products are still produced with ancient recipes, including perfumes quite literally fit for a queen. In 1533 Caterina de’ Medici was betrothed to Henry II, the future King of France, and she asked the Dominican friars to create a fragrance to recall Florence’s elegance and grace. The masterpiece created was called “Acqua della Regina” (meaning “The Queen’s Water”).
Open daily 10am-8pm
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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
16 Via della ScalaFounded in 1221 by Dominican monks, it is considered today the oldest herbal pharmacy in the world. On display is a superb selection of handcrafted perfumes, soaps, skincare products, home scents, and so much more. Their products are still produced with ancient recipes, including perfumes quite literally fit for a queen. In 1533 Caterina de’ Medici was betrothed to Henry II, the future King of France, and she asked the Dominican friars to create a fragrance to recall Florence’s elegance and grace. The masterpiece created was called “Acqua della Regina” (meaning “The Queen’s Water”).
Open daily 10am-8pm
This ancient bookbinding shop is specialised in marbled Florentine paper and leather-bound journals since 1908.
Alberto Cozzi
35 r Via del ParioneThis ancient bookbinding shop is specialised in marbled Florentine paper and leather-bound journals since 1908.
Drinks & Nightlife
This converted prison is now a cultural and recreational hub. At night you will find crowds of people in the inner piazza enjoying an aperitivo or live music, during the day many students come here to enjoy coffee or tea in a nice ambiance.
Open daily 9am-1am
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Le Murate Caffè Letterario
Piazza delle MurateThis converted prison is now a cultural and recreational hub. At night you will find crowds of people in the inner piazza enjoying an aperitivo or live music, during the day many students come here to enjoy coffee or tea in a nice ambiance.
Open daily 9am-1am
It is a cozy café with raw furniture, a nice atmosphere and shelves full of books all around, since La Cité is also a bookshop. Also, there are often small concerts on the weekends.
Open daily 10am-12pm
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La Cité - Libreria Café
20/R Borgo S. FredianoIt is a cozy café with raw furniture, a nice atmosphere and shelves full of books all around, since La Cité is also a bookshop. Also, there are often small concerts on the weekends.
Open daily 10am-12pm
A hidden urban garden in the heart of Florence, a few steps from the apartment. Suitable for a lunch or a snack, perfect for an aperitif in the warm season. Open daily 11am-12am
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Serre Torrigiani in Piazzetta
1 Piazza dei Tre ReA hidden urban garden in the heart of Florence, a few steps from the apartment. Suitable for a lunch or a snack, perfect for an aperitif in the warm season. Open daily 11am-12am
Il Santino is a cosy wine bar in the Oltrarno district, a bit away from the most prominent and touristic parts of Florence. The wine bar is small, with light walls, vaulted ceilings, and an antique bar counter in dark wood. The wine list is long and most of the wines are Italian. They are served combined with delicious small dishes, cheese and charcuteries. Open daily 12.30pm-11pm
Il Santino
Il Santino is a cosy wine bar in the Oltrarno district, a bit away from the most prominent and touristic parts of Florence. The wine bar is small, with light walls, vaulted ceilings, and an antique bar counter in dark wood. The wine list is long and most of the wines are Italian. They are served combined with delicious small dishes, cheese and charcuteries. Open daily 12.30pm-11pm
Essentials
Mini-market just a couple of minutes walk from the apartment.
Open daily 8.30am-9.30pm
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Market Firenze
57 Borgo degli AlbiziMini-market just a couple of minutes walk from the apartment.
Open daily 8.30am-9.30pm
This is a fully equipped supermarket, great for wine, groceries and more.
Open daily 8.30am-9.00pm
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Sapori & Dintorni Conad
15 Borgo San LorenzoThis is a fully equipped supermarket, great for wine, groceries and more.
Open daily 8.30am-9.00pm
Wash & Dry are simple self-service laundromats; the nearest locations are Via Ghibellina 143/R and Via del Sole 29/R, just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Open daily 7.30am-11.00pm
Laundromat
Wash & Dry are simple self-service laundromats; the nearest locations are Via Ghibellina 143/R and Via del Sole 29/R, just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Open daily 7.30am-11.00pm
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Take rest on Mondays
Residents of Florence feel the need for rest after a busy weekend in a tourist hotspot like Florence. As a result, many museums and attractions in Florence are closed on Mondays.
Costumbres y cultura
Tips are not mandatory
A service charge is added to your bill at most Florence restaurants to cover the expense of the wait staff's services. Even so, if you were particularly pleased with a restaurant's services you may leave a 10% tip.
Costumbres y cultura
Always carry cash
Despite Florence's technological sophistication, many shops and marketplaces are still predominantly cash-based.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Purchase bus tickets in advance
Bus tickets cannot be purchased on the bus. You can buy them at any convenience store or tabaccheria in town. Tickets cost €1.50 each, or you may buy a 24-hour, 48-hour, or weekly pass to save money.
Qué debes empacar
Bring a universal adapter
A type C plug is used by the majority of appliances in Italy. Make sure you have a universal adaptor for your phones and other electronics.
Antes de que te vayas
Book tickets in advance
Purchase your tickets in advance and online to ensure entry to the most popular Florence attractions, especially if you want to travel during or around peak season.
No te pierdas
Visit museums for free once every month
ll state-owned museums, galleries, archeological sites, parks, and gardens in Florence are open to the public on the first Sunday of each month. Make the most of the situation.
Costumbres y cultura
Try the street food
When in Florence, eat like a local. Although Florence boasts numerous exquisite dining establishments, nothing beats soul cuisine from a street vendor.
Formas de ahorrar
Order coffee at the bar
Going to a café for a table you will be charged a service fee if you order food or drink there. Instead, go to the bar, get your drink, and consume it without deliberation.
Formas de ahorrar
Don’t buy single use bottled water
Carry a reusable bottle with you and fill it up at the many purified water fountains as needed. Tap water in Florence is safe to drink. Single-use plastic water bottles are not only costly but also hazardous to the environment.