Gold and jewellery making made its way into the Florentine tradition relatively late in comparison with the other artisan traditions, but had a long-lasting effect on Florence. While goldsmiths were…
Leather is one of the world's most ancient of traditions, and it certainly has left its mark profoundly on Florence. With street names still dedicated to the old areas (especially…
10 best shops to blend in with the locals! The Florentines may not be the most adventurous dressers, but they are certainly known for dressing up and not shying away…
Florence is a wonderful place for shoe shopping and shoe lovers, simply because of the extraordinary history that this fashion item has in this city. Shoes have been an important…
Florence has a wealth of gastronomic delights to discover during your stay. Here are some of our favourite places to visit for a taste of what Florence has to offer.…
Simple Tuscan country cooking was, once upon a time, more vegetarian than carnivorous. Country women fed their families on what they could grow in their gardens and only introduced poultry…
Italians are famous the world over as the best makers of ice cream so while you are visiting Florence here are a few places where you can sample some of…
Right opposite the main entrance to the Palazzo Pitti on the south side of the river is the enoteca called Pitti Gola e Cantina. There is a good choice of…
If you are looking for a lively atmosphere after dinner, head over to the tree lined Piazza Santo Spirito, one of the prettiest piazzas with its bars, restaurants and cafés…
A digestivo comes at the opposite end of a meal to the aperitivo, and as the name implies, it is intended to help you to digest. A popular digestivo in…
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