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1 Bedroom Apartment in Santo Spirito

Rosmarino, Modern and bright home among the roofs

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Canottieri

Historic members-only rowing club on the Arno below the Uffizi, with a bar, restaurant and terrace overlooking Ponte Vecchio.

@societa_canottieri_firenze

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How to live Florence, not endure it

There's more than one Florence. Beyond the crowded postcard there's a city of quiet neighbourhoods, morning markets and artisan streets that opens up to anyone willing to slow down and arrive like a local. Here's how to live Florence instead of enduring it.

1 Bedroom Apartment in San Frediano

Palma, A vacation rental with a secret garden

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Bulli & Balene

Venetian-style bacaro serving fish cicchetti, spritz and small seafood plates by Piazza della Passera in the Oltrarno; open noon to midnight.

@bullebalene

Studio apartment in Santa Croce

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Where to find real gelato in Florence

una vaschetta di gelato bassa e opaca, colori naturali (crema, pistacchio spento, fragola), su fondo neutro; in alternativa un cono semplice con uno scorcio dell'Oltrarno sfocato sullo sfondo. Niente piramidi di gelato fluo.

Choosing gelato in Florence is a bit like choosing dinner: the first place with a giant painted cone rarely deserves your gelato budget.

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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

Studio apartment in Sant'Ambrogio

Bambù, Oriental mood, gastronomic emotions and Florence: all in one holiday

1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Croce

Baobab, Where traditions meet art & food

2 Bedroom Apartment in Piazza Signoria

Quercia, Listen to the echo of the history

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TSH Student Hotel Lavagnini

Rooftop bar and pool atop The Social Hub (former TSH) Florence Lavagnini, with Duomo views; Italian dishes, signature cocktails, DJs and live music by the pool.

@tsh_florence

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La Vecchia Bettola

Bustling family-run Oltrarno trattoria near Piazza Tasso, known for ultra-traditional Florentine fare: penne alla vodka, bistecca alla fiorentina, house wine.

@allavecchiabettola

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Odeon Bistrò

Cafe and wine bar inside the historic 1922 Odeon cinema, now the Giunti Odeon cinema-bookshop on Piazza Strozzi. Serves brunch, lunch, aperitivo and wine.

@odeonbistro