Guidebook for Firenze
Sightseeing
Some of the endless list of sights in our amazing city
the cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
This church is just one of many amazing architectural and historic sites in Florence and within walking distance of the B&B.We will be here to help you with reservations to the sites and help you find your way, if you want our assistance.
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Floransa Katedrali
Piazza del Duomothe cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
This church is just one of many amazing architectural and historic sites in Florence and within walking distance of the B&B.We will be here to help you with reservations to the sites and help you find your way, if you want our assistance.
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance. It is smaller and more specialized than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence.
In 2016 it had 1,461,185 visitors, making it the second most visited art museum in Italy, after the Uffizi (2.02 million)
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Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliThe Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance. It is smaller and more specialized than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence.
In 2016 it had 1,461,185 visitors, making it the second most visited art museum in Italy, after the Uffizi (2.02 million)
CitySightseeing with the Red Double decker bus, amazing 2.5 hrs or just 1 hr, depending what route you choose. Informative and gets you to further away spots
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City Sightseeing
Piazza della StazioneCitySightseeing with the Red Double decker bus, amazing 2.5 hrs or just 1 hr, depending what route you choose. Informative and gets you to further away spots
Amazing art gallery, one of the largest in the world. Sculptures, paintings, architecture...an incredible treat spread over 4 stories
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Uffizi Galerisi
6 Piazzale degli UffiziAmazing art gallery, one of the largest in the world. Sculptures, paintings, architecture...an incredible treat spread over 4 stories
Learn anything that relates to Galileo, collections of his work and more...do not miss!
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Museo Galileo
1 Piazza dei GiudiciLearn anything that relates to Galileo, collections of his work and more...do not miss!
Beautiful church, home as well to the well-known Leather School
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Santa Croce Bazilikası
16 Piazza di Santa CroceBeautiful church, home as well to the well-known Leather School
Landmark and famous sight, once a butcher shops and now jewelry stores, connecting the two sides of the Arno river
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Ponte Vecchio
Ponte VecchioLandmark and famous sight, once a butcher shops and now jewelry stores, connecting the two sides of the Arno river
Arts & Culture
The Uffizi Gallery is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence. One of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best known in the world and holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance.
After the ruling house of Medici died out, their art collections were gifted to the city of Florence. It is one of the first modern museums and has been open to visitors by request since the sixteenth century.
1671 yerel halk öneriyor
Uffizi Galerisi
6 Piazzale degli UffiziThe Uffizi Gallery is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence. One of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best known in the world and holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance.
After the ruling house of Medici died out, their art collections were gifted to the city of Florence. It is one of the first modern museums and has been open to visitors by request since the sixteenth century.
Food Scene
fabulous bakery minutes from us, located in Via Guelfa, freshly baked goods every day but Sundays
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Vecchio Forno
32 Via Guelfafabulous bakery minutes from us, located in Via Guelfa, freshly baked goods every day but Sundays
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Simbiosi
56r Via de' Ginori Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options...amazing service as well and close by. Dinner Only.
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Il Vezzo
58 Via Guelfa Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options...amazing service as well and close by. Dinner Only.
Fabulous long time known restaurant close to the Arno River
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Ristorante Il Profeta
93 Borgo OgnissantiFabulous long time known restaurant close to the Arno River
La Ménagére is a newly renovated beautiful restaurant in Via de' Ginori, 8/R, 50123 Firenze FI, all meals and Sunday brunch
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La Ménagère
8 Via de' GinoriLa Ménagére is a newly renovated beautiful restaurant in Via de' Ginori, 8/R, 50123 Firenze FI, all meals and Sunday brunch
Manzo Firenze
24r Via de' GinoriGreat Organic Meat Burgers
Drinks & Nightlife
Nab Firenze
28 Red Via Ventisette Aprilefabulous venue for food and drinks in the center of Florence located in an amazing old palazzo
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La Ménagère
8 Via de' Ginorifabulous venue for food and drinks in the center of Florence located in an amazing old palazzo
La Terrazza Continentale
2r Lungarno degli Acciaiuolidrinks and snacks at a local Hotel's Rooftop Bar
Parks & Nature
The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' Pittigarden in the vicinity of Boboli Gardens, overlooking Florence
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Giardino Bardini
1 Costa S. Giorgiogarden in the vicinity of Boboli Gardens, overlooking Florence
Giardino Torrigiani
144 Via dei Serraglidown the street from Palazzo Pitti
The Rose Garden in Florence is a place of extraordinary beauty, where you can see for free many different types of roses and other plants.
The garden houses a collection of roses, lemons, and other plants, as well as a Japanese garden, donated to Florence by the twin city of Kyōto and the Zen Kodai-Ji temple. In particular, it contains about 400 varieties of roses for a total of about 1,200 plants.
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Gül Bahçesi
2 Viale Giuseppe PoggiThe Rose Garden in Florence is a place of extraordinary beauty, where you can see for free many different types of roses and other plants.
The garden houses a collection of roses, lemons, and other plants, as well as a Japanese garden, donated to Florence by the twin city of Kyōto and the Zen Kodai-Ji temple. In particular, it contains about 400 varieties of roses for a total of about 1,200 plants.
Essentials
- Groceries
- Laundry Mat (with or without service)
- Tourist Medical Service
Carrefour Express
66 Via dell' OriuoloMost fabulous service, across the street a wine/coffee bar to pass the time. Inexpensive laundry facility, clean, 2 minutes from our venue. The staff helps if wanted...my guests love them.
Il Delfino Laundry Self-Service
1 Via Ventisette AprileMost fabulous service, across the street a wine/coffee bar to pass the time. Inexpensive laundry facility, clean, 2 minutes from our venue. The staff helps if wanted...my guests love them.
Guardia Medica Turistica
Medical Assistance (ambulatory)
Mon - Fri 2pm to 4pm Clinic
Tel:+39 347 3381882 (answered 24 hrs)
Vicolo degli Adimari
Vicolo degli AdimariGuardia Medica Turistica
Medical Assistance (ambulatory)
Mon - Fri 2pm to 4pm Clinic
Tel:+39 347 3381882 (answered 24 hrs)
Entertainment & Activities
A must see for those wondering what to do in Florence, The Medici Dynasty Show is a striking piece of multimedia theatre in English, covering three hundred years of Florence history through the story of the most famous and influential family to ever rule the city. The powerful historical drama transforms the Baroque church of the former convent of Il Fuligno into a room at Palazzo Pitti.
The Medici Dynasty Show
48 Via FaenzaA must see for those wondering what to do in Florence, The Medici Dynasty Show is a striking piece of multimedia theatre in English, covering three hundred years of Florence history through the story of the most famous and influential family to ever rule the city. The powerful historical drama transforms the Baroque church of the former convent of Il Fuligno into a room at Palazzo Pitti.
The door of Teatro del Sale in Florence is always open to allow the members of the association (5.-) and all the people in the city to gather and welcome artists from all over the world, thus giving space to that collective and revolutionary emotion that only a live show can create.
The Circo-lo Teatro del Sale was founded in 2003 and is the result of a vision by Maria Cassi, its artistic director, and her husband Fabio Picchi. By combining their skills and inspiration they created a place for socialization, thoughtful relax and entertainment.
A theatre, a stage where the members of this club can listen to all kind of music, watch the performances and see the preparations for the productions that will then tour around Italy, Europe and the world. A theatre where one can relax and use the food service provided to the association by Cibrèo.
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Teatro del Sale
111 Via dei MacciThe door of Teatro del Sale in Florence is always open to allow the members of the association (5.-) and all the people in the city to gather and welcome artists from all over the world, thus giving space to that collective and revolutionary emotion that only a live show can create.
The Circo-lo Teatro del Sale was founded in 2003 and is the result of a vision by Maria Cassi, its artistic director, and her husband Fabio Picchi. By combining their skills and inspiration they created a place for socialization, thoughtful relax and entertainment.
A theatre, a stage where the members of this club can listen to all kind of music, watch the performances and see the preparations for the productions that will then tour around Italy, Europe and the world. A theatre where one can relax and use the food service provided to the association by Cibrèo.
In the heart of Florence, near the Ponte Vecchio, stands the church of Santo Stefano al Ponte, one of the oldest churches of Florence. Used as well as a fabulous event venue, you can partake in wonderful concerts.
The lower part of the facade dates back to 1233 and retains Romanesque elements, while the upper part was rebuilt during the Gothic renewal. The interior was renovated during the Baroque period. It is full of stunning works of art and decoration, including the beautiful staircase by Buontalenti, with a marble balustrade, built in 1574. Numerous paintings also remain from the Renaissance period.
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Auditorium Santo Stefano al Ponte - Cattedrale dell'Immagine
5 Piazza di Santo StefanoIn the heart of Florence, near the Ponte Vecchio, stands the church of Santo Stefano al Ponte, one of the oldest churches of Florence. Used as well as a fabulous event venue, you can partake in wonderful concerts.
The lower part of the facade dates back to 1233 and retains Romanesque elements, while the upper part was rebuilt during the Gothic renewal. The interior was renovated during the Baroque period. It is full of stunning works of art and decoration, including the beautiful staircase by Buontalenti, with a marble balustrade, built in 1574. Numerous paintings also remain from the Renaissance period.