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Train at 16:40

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Giardino Bardini - tiny grottos, quiet nooks, blooming flowers in the spring - access the Bardini Garden either from the
street in the Oltrarno quarter (Via de Bardi 1r) or by leaving the Boboli Gardens and walking a bit (see the map given
to you when you enter the Boboli Gardens). Entrance to the Bardini is included with the Boboli Gardens.

One of Florence’s most beautiful streets – the Borgo degli Albizi – runs through what was the heart of the
mediaeval town, while the Via de Calzaiuoli was her thoroughfare, linking the Duomo to the Palazzo Vecchio
(Palazzo Vecchio is open till 7pm) Sala degli Elementi, on the second floor of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, has
reopened to the public.The Sala degli Elementi is the first room you encounter when you access the Apartments of
the Elements, built between 1551 and 1566 as part of the expansion project commissioned by Duke Cosimo I de'
Medici, who would then move into the Apartments.
Some private palaces survive, along with a few towers – or torre - outlawed in 1250 to stop rival families competing
in displays of wealth and power. The easiest torre to see are on the the Via delle Terme (after the Roman baths
which once stood here). Near the Ponte Vecchio, the Via dei Neri bends as it follows the shape of the old Roman
port; tablets along the length of the road mark the height of both the 1333 and 1966 floods.

Santa Maria Novella The church is full of great art–worth a long look are Masaccio’s Trinity fresco across from the
entrance and the Tornabuoni chapel behind the altar, painted by Ghirlandaio’s workshop including teenage
Michelangelo.
Visit the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella This centuries-old pharmacy/herbalist/perfumerie
is an interesting part of Florence’s cultural heritage. All rooms are beautifully decorated, even with ornate ceilings.
Open every day 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and located behind Santa Maria Novella church on Via della Scala, 16.

Palatine Gallery - Housed inside the massive Renaissance Palazzo Pitti on the other side of the Arno River, - has
works by some of Florence’s masters, including Raphael and Andrea del Sarto, as well as non-Florentines such as
Caravaggio, Rubens, and Titian.

The Bargello - a great collection of art, mostly notably sculpture by the best sculptors of the Renaissance, including
of course Michelangelo and Donatello - not to be missed

The Pazzi Chapel - one of the best examples of Renaissance architecture. It was built by Brunelleschi, the same
genius who designed Florence’s dome, and showcases the important Renaissance principles of geometric shapes and
spatial harmony. It is adjacent to the church of Santa Croce - tombs and frescoes

Oltrarno, Literally, the other side of the Arno River

Start at Ponte Vecchio and continue straight on Via Dè Guicciardini which will lead you all the way to Pitti Palace.
Right on your left you will see the Chiesa di San Felicita, a gothic church housing a crucifix attributed to Giotto,
frescoes by Pontormo and other works worth seeing - and through which runs the Vasari Corridor!
Take some time to stop into the many leather and clothing shops along this street. Upon arriving in the Pitti Palace
piazza, you will notice a large open area to your left where you are free to sit down and bask in the sun.
Continue along a bit further until you reach Piazza di S. Felice, where you will notice a small tower. Turn around this
to the right onto Via Mazzetta, which will bring you to Santo Spirito, a beautiful, green square which is best known
to the locals. Here, you will find several wonderful bars and restaurants such as Volume and Gusta Panino If you are
In the morning, poke around the market. The 3rd Sunday of the month is dedicated to the Fierucolina di Santo
Spirito with a mix of food products, organic producers and local agricultural. Don’t miss the Renaissance era Basilica
of Santa Maria of Santo Spirito, most famous for the frescos by Botticelli and Filippino Lippi.
At the Church’s facade, turn right onto Via de Michelozzi. If you have planned your walk around lunch, you must
stop at the Trattoria la Casalinga for lunch, a local favorite serving up reasonably priced Tuscan dishes of all kinds.
To finish the walk, head left on Via Maggio, which will take you all the way to Arno and the bridge Santa Trinita. On
the way, keep your eyes up and open on the left for the Palazzo di Bianca Cappella, a beautifully decorated building
from the 16th century. Finish our walk at the Santa Trinita bridge, where you will also conveniently find the
Gelateria Santa Trinita.
Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato - This is a wonderful walk that will simply blow you away by the views and
quaint, small streets, typical of Florence - can take anywhere from 1 ½ to 2 hours Starting with your back at Ponte
Vecchio from Oltrarno, you will want to head left down Via dei Bardi and continue along here for quite some time.
You will pass the Bardini Museum on your right, which also allows access to the Bardini Gardens. This road will
eventually turn into Via di San Niccolò and will take you all the way to the door of San Niccolò in piazza Giuseppe
Poggi, which was once one of the many doors granting access beyond the city walls during medieval times. Here you
will see staircases and paths leading up behind the old door, which resembles more of a tower than a door. - make
your way up these steps, crossing the road and a fountain until you reach the top, where you will greeted by
reproduction of Michelangelo’s David and the most beautiful view of Florence you have ever seen.
There is a cafe you can sit down and rest. Then take Viale Galileo up to San Miniato (to the right with your back at
the view). Take the opportunity and use the restroom located on the left, if need be, and continue to the tall
staircase leading up to the church - considered one of the most elaborate and most beautiful examples of
Romanesque architecture in the Tuscan region. The walk now leads us back down into town by returning back onto
the Viale Galileo and taking a left down the steps, which you will find before you reach the piazza again. This is a
beautiful walkway that will take you downhill where you will come upon the Rose Garden on your right, which is
worth a stop. You will continue straight, passing Fuori Porta on your left, a wonderful restaurant with outdoor
seating best known for their ‘crostoni’, Before entering through the old walls, turn left onto Via Belvedere, one of
the most beautiful roads in Florence and home to some of the oldest Florentine families.
One of the objectives of the Renaissance was to reinvent the ingenuity of Greek and Roman art from about 1500
years before. Brunelleschi traveled to Rome early on and meticulously studied Roman architecture. His designs
broke away from the medieval traditions of pointed arches, vaulting, and the use of gold and mosaics. Instead, he
used simple, classical designs based on basic geometric shapes. His work and influence can be seen all over Florence,
but the Pazzi Chapel and Santo Spirito are two of his greatest achievements.
Pizza Where to Eat the Best Pizza in Italy in 2020
Duje in Florence
Sud in Florence (Neapolitan pizza)
 Mister Pizza gluten-free near Piazza del Duomo that isn’t expensive, - literally right in front of the Duomo
 Le Botteghe Di Donatello- gluten-free meal with a great view of Duomo, pasta and the bruschetta will win
the show. Il Desco Bistrot | Via Camillo Cavour, 27, 50129 Firenze FI, - fresh, seasonal, farm-to-table organic
dishes
 Da Garibardi | Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 38R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Many celiacs who have visited this
gluten-friendly restaurant near Florence’s Central Market would probably say this was one of their favorite
places to eat
 Hostaria Il Desco | Via delle Terme, 23/ r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy - start off with complimentary warm and
tasty gluten-free bread, a glass of Prosecco wine, and soup, all on the house. From there, you can dig into
their extensive gluten-free menu and enjoy all types of dishes like pear and gorgonzola gnocchi, lamb with
the raspberry sauce, and risotto with asparagus.
 Quinoa Vicolo di Santa Maria Maggiore 1 50123 Florence Another fully gluten free spot- has a lovely open
air courtyard that is set away from the bustling streets around it

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The Florence Leather School (la Scuola del Cuoio) where: via San Giuseppe 5r (looking at the Santa Croce church,
the entrance is on the street going along the left of the building) opening times: every day 10:00 – 6 pm