Hidden Gems of Florence
Description:
The main landmarks of Florence are flooded by many tourists but what about the hidden gems of Florence. These parts are never visited by the big tour groups, you must venture off to find them. These are among the many more hidden gems of Florence that are still hiding down a small alley.
Author: Katie Greenaway
Day 1 - Florence
Secret places of Florence are hard to find unless you told exactly where they are. Mercato Sant' Ambrogio isn't so much as hidden perse but it is one of the lesser known markets. It is located in Piazza Ghiberti and open from 7am-2pm every day except Sunday. One of the oldest churches in Florence SS. Apostoli is set right in the center of Florence. With the Arno just a stone's throw away, SS. Apostoli was serverly damaged in the 1966 flood.
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Mercato Sant'Ambrogio
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza Ghiberti
50123 Florence, Italy
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SS. Apostoli(Santi Apostoli)
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza del Limbo
50123 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 55 29 06423
Cibrèo Trattoria (Cibrèino)
Location:
view in google mapsVia dei Macci 122r
Florence, Italy
Phone:
39 55 234 11 00Day 2 - Florence
Casa di Dante is where Dante lived most of his life. The house is full of old garments of his, his bedroom and other memorable manuscripts he wrote in his life. Palazzo Antinori is still owned to this day by another well-known family in Florence, the Antinoris'. The Palazzo does not welcome visitors but the Cantina does. Where you can buy the famous Antinori wines that are still made in the countryside around Florence. For a light snack, enter Le Volpe e l'Uva. Enjoy crostini, bruschette and fresh, mouth-watering panini.
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Casa di Dante
Location:
view in google mapsVia Santa Margherita 1
50122 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 055 2194162
Volpe e l'Uva (Le)
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza de Rossi, 1r
50123 Florence, Italy
Phone:
39 55 239 81323
Palazzo Antinori
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza degli Antinori, 3
50122 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 55 29 2234Day 3 - Florence
I left the top places to eat to the last day. This is to keep your taste buds wanting more. Both dinning experiences are reasonably priced and are worth a visit. Borgo Antico is located in Piazza Santo Spirito. It is famous for it's friendly staff and the pizzas. Have a late lunch at Borgo Antico and then for dinner travel just a few piazze over. Piazza della Passera is where Trattoria dei Quattro Leoni resides. A small piazza with a large display of locals enjoying a feast of antipasti, primi and secondi. Don't forget to try their desserts that will for sure make you want to plan your trip back as soon as possible.
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Forte Belvedere
Location:
view in google mapscosta San Giorgio
50125 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 55 234 24252
Borgo Antico
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza Santo Spirito 6r
50125 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 055 21 04373
Giardino dell'Orticoltura
Location:
view in google mapsVia Bolognese, 17
Via Vittorio Emanuele II , 4
50134 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 55 48 67434
Trattoria dei Quattro Leoni
Location:
view in google mapsVia de' Vellutini 1r
50125 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 055 21 8562