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Salvatore Ferragamo MuseumVia dei Tornabuoni, 2Tel. +39 (0) 55.336.0456www.museoferragamo.itThis footwear legend began making shoes in 1909, when he was only 11 years old. Five years later he was working in the New York film industry. He shod the likes of Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson, Joan Crawford, Delores del Rio and many other Hollywood legends. In 1927, he returned to Italy and settled in Florence. The company is still run by his descendants. Learn more and view as many as 10,000 models of his extravagant talent here.
Basilica Santa Maria NovellaPiazza Santa Maria NovellaTel. +39 (0) 55.210.113Santa Maria Novella is chronologically the first of the great Florentine basilicas. Its name, “Novella,” comes from the fact that it was built on the site of a 9th century oratory, called Santa Maria delle Vigne, which had already been enlarged in 1094. In 1221, this church and the surrounding area was assigned to the Dominican monks who started major work, which was completed in 1360 under the direction of Fra Iacopo Talenti. The interior contains a series of works by Giotto, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Filippino and others.
Boboli GardensVia Romana, Piazza PitTel. +39 (0) 55.218.741When the infamous Medici family purchased Pitti Palace, they renovated the gardens, turning them into a floral masterpiece to rival the fine art in Florence. The endless gardens provide incredible views of Florence and the rolling hills Stop and smell the roses in this true Italian Renaissance Garden.
Piazzale MichelangioloViale MichelangeloTake in the warm Italian sun, at the best photo opportunity in Florence. Surrounded on three sides by an unparalleled view of the city and scattered with the Michaelangelo’s “David” replica sculptures from which it takes its name, the Piazzale Michelangiolo is an archetypal piece of Florence.
Galleria degli UffiziPiazza degli Uffizi 6Tel. +39 (0) 55.23.885www.polomuseale.firenze.it/english/musei/uffizi/Default.aspThe sweetheart of museums for any lover of Italian Renaissance art, Uffizi has an impressive collection of pieces from the 14th to the 18th centuries. It is always crowded, with people from all over the globe crowding in to see masterpieces with their own eyes. Botticelli’s “Primavera” and Fillippo Lippi’s “Madonna and Child With Two Angels” are just two illustrations of the renowned collection. Make plans to stop in around lunchtime to avoid the rush.
Enoteca PinchiorriVia Ghibellina, 87 Tel. +39 (0) 55.242.777 or +39 (0) 55.242.757 http://www.enotecapinchiorri.com/This is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Italy, serving serious haute cuisine. Regional delights include lobster and grapes with marjoram; rabbit with garlic accompanied by green beans ala florentina and liver croutons. Also, this restaurant houses a cellar with more than 200,000 vintage wines. Bring plenty of euros and ready your palate. Email restaurant@enotecapinchiorri.com for more info. Ristorante e Vineria alle Muratevia Ghibellina 52rTel. +39 (0) 55.24.4618www.caffeitaliano.itThe soft lighting and smooth jazz make this a popular locale; the Italian nouvelle cuisine turns locals and tourists into return visitors. Email info@caffeitaliano.com for information.La GiostraBorgo Pinti, 10rTel. +39 (0) 55.24.1341www.ristorantelagiostra.comFor old family recipes and a convivial atmosphere, La Giostra is the perfect place to dine. Info@ristorantelagiostra.com will put you in contact with a friendly maitre d'. FinisterraeVia de' Pepi, 3-5r.Tel. +39 (0) 55.263.8675 www.finisterraefirenze.comFinisterrae is unbeatable for atmosphere. Essentially a restaurant within a restaurant, you will pass through a tavern in Alicante, to a hookah den and eventually arrive in the courtyard garden adorned with birdcages, feeling as if you’ve been transported to another world. Menu offerings range from Neopolitan pizzas to Beirut mezes and Moroccan tajines. Contact them at info@finisterraefirenze.com.
CibreoVia A. del Verrocchio 8/r, near Santa Croce Tel. +39 (0) 55.234.1100www.cibreo.comThe food at this upscale trattoria is fantastic and surprising in a way that may have you swooning over an ingredient you never thought you cared for. From Chef Fabio Picchi's creamy crostini di fegatini (a savory chicken-liver spread) to the trippa insalata (cold tripe salad) with parsley and garlic, each dish is an epiphany. Around the corner is Cibreino, Cibreo's sister restaurant, with a shorter menu and a no-reservations policy. Email: cibreo.fi@tin.it.
Badiani Viale dei Mille, 20rTel. +39.055.578.682 http://www.buontalenti.it/The best gelateria in a town full of gelaterias. Eat outside with the Florentines who have come to start the weekend early. Inquire about their chilly scoops of heaven at info@gelateriabadiani.it. Fuori PortaVia del Monte alle Croci, 10rTel. + 39-055-234-2483 www.fuoriporta.itSample the rich aperitivi ranging from cheese ravioli to crisp artichoke salad at this great wine bar. Email them from their website or send messages to info@fuoriporta.it. Teatro del SaleVia dei Macci, 11Tel. +39 (55) 20011492www.teatrodelsale.comUnconventional star chef Fabio Picchi has created a very special eatery.After dining guests are entertained with live music, theatre and cabaret. Inspired by traditional Tuscan food, the restaurant is a private club but you can become a member at the door for 5 Euros. Great fun!
Firenze MuseiTel. +39 (055) 294.883 Clic School offers summer courses in learning the Italian language, as well as fast-paced, full-immersion lessons to help first-time speakers pick up this romantic language quickly while in Florence.
Access Italy Exclusive tours of Italy, including Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Amalfi, the Vatican and more. http://www.AccessItaly.net
YabVia dei Sassetti, 5Tel. +39 (055) 215.160 www.yab.it
La Dolce VitaPiazza del Carmine Tel.+39.055.284.595www.dolcevitaflorence.com info@dolcevitaflorence.comFor a perfect happy hour and buffet, La Dolce Vita provides an easygoing vibe, continuously updated contemporary art and a DJ at night. Stop by and make some friends. PlasmaPiazza Ferrucci, 1rTel. +39 (55) 0516926www.virtualplasma.itThis two story attractive club has a round bar on the main floor. Great to meet and talk! The basement features DJ's, films and live bands.
