Guidebook for Firenze
Arts & Culture
The home of "The David". Still unbelievable 500 years later. Michelangelo's "Prisoners" are Wonderful, too. There are 2 Copies of the David in Florence – One Outside the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Other at Piazza Michelangelo, but this is the Original and the One you must See.)
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Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliThe home of "The David". Still unbelievable 500 years later. Michelangelo's "Prisoners" are Wonderful, too. There are 2 Copies of the David in Florence – One Outside the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Other at Piazza Michelangelo, but this is the Original and the One you must See.)
Behind the Duomo. RenOVated and reOpend in the fall of 2015, this is a spectacular museum with Works by Michelangelo & Donatello (especially Michelangelo's "Pieta" and Donatello's Wooden statue of "Mary Magdalene"). Also, the Original panels for the Baptistry doors are here. You can see them up close here instead of battling the Crowds gathered to see the Copies on the Baptistry doors near the Duomo. Make Sure to visit the hidden terrace with an amazing view of the Duomo.
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Museo de la Ópera del Duomo
9 Piazza del DuomoBehind the Duomo. RenOVated and reOpend in the fall of 2015, this is a spectacular museum with Works by Michelangelo & Donatello (especially Michelangelo's "Pieta" and Donatello's Wooden statue of "Mary Magdalene"). Also, the Original panels for the Baptistry doors are here. You can see them up close here instead of battling the Crowds gathered to see the Copies on the Baptistry doors near the Duomo. Make Sure to visit the hidden terrace with an amazing view of the Duomo.
dates back to the 4th Century W/ incredible 13th century mosaics on the Ceiling & Walls. The door panels are Wonderful, too (the Originals are being restored & will ba back in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in June 2012 – see above). Lorenzo Ghiberti, the designer, put an image of himself in the doors; that's him just left of Center of the two doors facing the Duomo, slightly below the mid-point of the door, smiling.
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The Baptistery of St. John
Piazza San Giovannidates back to the 4th Century W/ incredible 13th century mosaics on the Ceiling & Walls. The door panels are Wonderful, too (the Originals are being restored & will ba back in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in June 2012 – see above). Lorenzo Ghiberti, the designer, put an image of himself in the doors; that's him just left of Center of the two doors facing the Duomo, slightly below the mid-point of the door, smiling.
Shopping
Just north of the Baptistry & Duomo this is the Florence Outpost of the famous Italian food store (Contrary to popular opinion it didn't start in the US). It features bread, wine, Salumi, cheeses, spices, Olive oils, vinegars, chocolates, etc from every region in Italy. There is also a butcher, fish monger, kitchenware store and a
food Court Where you Can eat Ortake-away fresh pasta, pizza, primi and secondi. A Wonderful place to shop for treats to take home.
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Eataly Firenze
22R Via de' MartelliJust north of the Baptistry & Duomo this is the Florence Outpost of the famous Italian food store (Contrary to popular opinion it didn't start in the US). It features bread, wine, Salumi, cheeses, spices, Olive oils, vinegars, chocolates, etc from every region in Italy. There is also a butcher, fish monger, kitchenware store and a
food Court Where you Can eat Ortake-away fresh pasta, pizza, primi and secondi. A Wonderful place to shop for treats to take home.
Around the Corner from the Church of the same name. A great spot to buy World famous soaps, potpourri and potions. You can still get a tonic for hysteria (we've been tempted...).
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Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Piazza di Santa Maria NovellaAround the Corner from the Church of the same name. A great spot to buy World famous soaps, potpourri and potions. You can still get a tonic for hysteria (we've been tempted...).
Food Scene
Great food market Open from Monday to Saturday With a great variety of local foods. Make sure to pay a visit to Trattoria Rocco for a quick lunch at this amazing family run restaurant which serves great Tuscan Cuisine!
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Sant'Ambrogio Market
Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiGreat food market Open from Monday to Saturday With a great variety of local foods. Make sure to pay a visit to Trattoria Rocco for a quick lunch at this amazing family run restaurant which serves great Tuscan Cuisine!
Via dei Macci 113r: Great Neapolitan pizza (thick, cheWy Crust). Really good pastas, too. Near Santa Croce. Lunch & dinner.
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Il Pizzaiuolo
113r Via dei MacciVia dei Macci 113r: Great Neapolitan pizza (thick, cheWy Crust). Really good pastas, too. Near Santa Croce. Lunch & dinner.
Via dei Macci, 11r. A bit of everything. Open all day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening the Curtain rises on the theatre. Performances are varied, ranging from music (classical, jazz & blues), to poetry to theatre. You buy a One-time membership (about 10 euro). Good food, Crazy chef (he sings & yells when he's about to bring something to the buffet table), lots of fun.
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Teatro del Sale
111 Via dei MacciVia dei Macci, 11r. A bit of everything. Open all day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening the Curtain rises on the theatre. Performances are varied, ranging from music (classical, jazz & blues), to poetry to theatre. You buy a One-time membership (about 10 euro). Good food, Crazy chef (he sings & yells when he's about to bring something to the buffet table), lots of fun.
Via del Leone, 40/r. Wonderful & Slightly eclectic takes on Tuscan food. Great fish, including a sashimi appetizer. Notable wine list that features many small producers at incredible prices. Dinner only. Closed Monday.
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Le Barrique
40R Via del LeoneVia del Leone, 40/r. Wonderful & Slightly eclectic takes on Tuscan food. Great fish, including a sashimi appetizer. Notable wine list that features many small producers at incredible prices. Dinner only. Closed Monday.
ia Maffia, 31/3. A fun restaurant & pizzeria in a beautifully-lit room with large brick arches and high Ceilings. The food is good & the atmosphere is lively. Open for dinner every night from 7pm to 1am.
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O Munaciello
31r Via Maffiaia Maffia, 31/3. A fun restaurant & pizzeria in a beautifully-lit room with large brick arches and high Ceilings. The food is good & the atmosphere is lively. Open for dinner every night from 7pm to 1am.
the corner of Via del Campanile & Via delle Oche: an artisan gelateria started in Torino in 2012, Gram is Committed to using only the freshest, in-season fruits & purest products. They don't use flavorings, Conservatives or Coloring.
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GROM - Il Gelato come una volta
2 Via del Campanilethe corner of Via del Campanile & Via delle Oche: an artisan gelateria started in Torino in 2012, Gram is Committed to using only the freshest, in-season fruits & purest products. They don't use flavorings, Conservatives or Coloring.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nearthe Odeon Cinema (great for English-language movies) they have a nice aperitivo set-up and an Outside patio that's a popular place for drinks.
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Colle Bereto
5 Piazza degli StrozziNearthe Odeon Cinema (great for English-language movies) they have a nice aperitivo set-up and an Outside patio that's a popular place for drinks.
Parks & Nature
Palacio Pitti
1 Piazza de' PittiEssentials
Carrefour Express
66 Via dell' Oriuolo