Florence
Florence, Italy / 22 places
Shared by Mark Dodgson
Accommodations
- Numa Florence Palazzo BelfioreWe've stayed here a number of times.It's a couple of blocks from the Ponte Vecchio
Bar
- Enoteca Pitti Gola e CantinaSpecialized in small production, high end, traditionally produced wines from Italy. Wine Tastings, Wine Shop and The Wine Club. pittigolaecantina.com
Cafe
- Cafe degli ArtigianiGreat coffee in the morning. Get a drink with free snacks in the evening before dinner.
- Ditta Artigianale Via dello Sprone Specialty CoffeeGreat coffee. The location is a great place to sit and relax at for an afternoon.
Gallery
- Uffizi Galleries
- Palazzo PittiBeautiful gardens and galleries.
Landmark
- Piazza del DuomoYou can book a tour that takes you to the top of the dome.
- Statue of DavidMust see
- Piazzale MichelangeloWatch a sunset from here. Beautiful views of the city.
- Ponte VecchioMust see
Restaurant
- NugoloUnbelievable food.
- Trattoria La CasalingaWe’ve gone twice. It’s nothing fancy but filled with locals. Paper covering the table, hustle and bustle and all fabulous.
- Osteria PastellaKnown for their handmade pasta
- Ristorante Buca MarioGreat food. The place is a bit of an institution.
- Hotel Casa Monti RomaRestaurant recommended by Auntie Bruna
- Osteria dell'EnotecaReally great restaurant and wine bar. Beautiful building.
- All’Antico VinaioFamous sandwich shop. Prepare for a long line.
Shop
- Marco BorgioliOne of my favourite shops for men’s clothes.
- PIERO PULITIPiero Puliti is a historic small tailor shop and men's boutique. Hats, vests, silk ties, etc.
Winery
- Colle BeretoThis is our favourite winery. Their wines have been selected by the chef at the White House. They offer pasta making classes which are really fun. Its about 1.5 hour drive from Florence.
- Poggio RubinoReally nice winery, producing incredible Brunello. Its about 1.5 hour drive from Florence (Montalcino).
Other
- CLET StudioClet Abraham is known for the stickers that he creates to modify street signs.