Florence

Santa Croce

The charm of past centuries, the taste of the present days. Take a sit in the middle of Piazza Santa Croce and choose which side you like better

The main square, Piazza Santa Croce, is embellished by typical food stores and handcrafts shops, great restaurants, bars and pubs but especially by the great and splendid Santa Croce Basilica. It is an excellent example of a quintessential ‘Renaissance square’, where perfect and impressive architectural geometry has been designed around the life of the community and its citizens. The best Italian artists have worked and left their works in this church. Among them, Brunelleschi, Cimabue, Donatello and Giotto. Here you will also and the tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo and Machiavelli.

An Appointment with History

It is very common to meet a friend at the base of Dante’s monument. The statue lies next to the staircase leading to the church. Visiting the church and the many important artists and scientists buried there and take a look at the cloister, the Pazzi Chapel and the annexed museum is absolutely a must.

Sandwiches of Art!

In Via de' Neri are a few delis. You can easily spot them by the long lines around them. Schiacciata, the typical Italian bread, is stuffed with salami, cheese and season vegetables. A nice glass of wine and the party of good taste can start, right in the middle of the street.

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Santa Croce

Studio apartment in Santa Croce

Tè Verde, Effortlessly Chic

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Il Francescano

Traditional Florentine trattoria near Piazza Santa Croce and Teatro Verdi, serving classic Tuscan dishes and full-bodied local wines in a historic setting.

@trattoriailfrancescano

1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Croce

Peonia, The warmth of a personal touch

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Empireo American bar

Rooftop American bar and pool atop the Plaza Hotel Lucchesi on the Arno, with views over the river, Duomo and hills; evening cocktails, live music and dining. Open in summer.

@empireo_florence

4 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Croce

Tulipano, Elegant, refined, exclusive

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Gastone

Seafood restaurant in Florence’s historic centre between Santa Croce and the Duomo, focused on raw and cooked fish with an extensive wine list.

@ristorantegastonefirenze

2 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Croce

Primula, So much personality, so many stories

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Dim Sum

Refined Chinese dim sum restaurant near Piazza Santa Croce; handmade steamed and pan-fried dumplings with Tuscan fusion touches, noodles and Asian small plates.

@dimsum.firenze

Studio apartment in Santa Croce

Calla

1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Croce

Melissa, A house with a real soul

1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Croce

Olmo, A versatile space to experience authentic Florence

1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Croce

Girasole, At the shadow of the Cathedral

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Del Fagioli

Family-run Tuscan trattoria near Santa Croce, open since 1966, serving Florentine classics like ribollita, trippa and bistecca. Cash only.

@ristorantedelfagioli1966

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Blue velvet

Exclusive nightclub and cocktail bar behind Piazza Signoria with Miami-style blue decor, DJ music and bottle-service tables; open Thu-Sat.

@bluvelvet.firenze

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Ditta Artigianale Firenze

Specialty-coffee cafe and roaster that turns into a gin and cocktail bar in the evening. The Via dei Neri spot is the original, flagship location.

@dittaartigianale

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Sosta dei Ciompi

Modern bar-bistrot by Piazza dei Ciompi in Sant'Ambrogio. Serves breakfast, lunch and aperitivo, with lever-machine Izzo espresso and artisanal pastries.

@lasostadeiciompifirenze