How to Walk in Florence, Italy
Travel Tips — By katiegreenaway on June 3, 2010 at 9:55 amFlorence is a very walkable city. As I told you before, you must bring comfy shoes. But I wanted to give you some tips that I learned living here. There are many things you need to be aware of when walking or strolling down the streets of Florence.
- Standing in the middle of the sidewalk is a no-no. When looking at a map move out of the way of the walkers coming up behind you.
- When you hear a bell, get out of the middle of the street. There is a bike behind you.
- Clip-clop of hooves. There is a horse carriage trying to get through. Move to the sidewalk, please.
- Street cleaners. They drive slow but they also aren’t afraid to take you out. Laura from Ciao Amalfi, was a victim of this.
- When you hear a LOUD horn, buses are a-coming. Make sure when you decide to stroll in the middle of a somewhat busy street that there is a possibility that a bus, tiny or big, might be catching up to you. Be cautious.
- When you hear a BEEP, Taxis are a-coming. In the center, for sure, there are many taxis that pass through the busy pedestrian streets. Keep your eyes peeled and grab onto loved ones from being hit by a taxi. (NOTE: No worries, taxis will not be speeding on pedestrian streets).
I’m not saying that you can’t enjoy a nice evening stroll in Florence. Just be aware of your surroundings and keep your ears open. Enjoy walking safely in Florence, Italy. :)
Walking safety in Florence, Italy
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Too funny! Well, I survived, but I swear after the third day that the streetcleaners were seriously out to get me. Maybe it was all the standing in the middle of the street and gawking I was doing??
Great post, Katie!
Great tips! Florence is a great city for walking, but it can definitely be treacherous if you’re a dawdler.
Someone should write a similar blog post on Rome and Naples!
Thanks for the comments guys!
@Marion you are right, Erica and Laura you should write one too!
Walk in Rome? You just have to have swagger and some ‘tude
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