Travel by feeling

Slow Tourism

Florence is best felt at walking pace.

Explore

Worth a look

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Night time

Cibreo

Landmark Tuscan restaurant in the Sant’Ambrogio quarter, founded by Fabio Picchi in 1979; known for soups, offal and vegetable dishes, and no pasta.

@cibreo_firenze

District

San Frediano

This vibrant district will be loved by those who like authenticity

Tips

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.

District

Santo Spirito

The beating art of the Florentine ‘rive gauche’ has a very relaxed atmosphere with a creative ‘bohémien’ environment

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Night & Day

La Ménagère

Industrial-chic concept space near San Lorenzo combining restaurant, bistrot, cocktail bar and flower shop, open from morning coffee to late-night drinks.

@la_menagere

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Night & Day

Terra Rossa

Casual restaurant inside the Circolo Tennis Carraia in the San Niccolò district, with a summer terrace; Italian cuisine focused on fish and seafood.

@terrarossafirenze

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Day time

Il Palagio

One-Michelin-star restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Palazzo della Gherardesca), serving refined contemporary Italian cuisine.

@ilpalagiofirenze

4 Bedroom Apartment in Duomo

Artemisia, A private garden for a family holiday

1 Bedroom Apartment in San Frediano

Palma, A vacation rental with a secret garden

Studio apartment in Sant'Ambrogio

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

Tips

Traveling with your four-legged companion?

Everything you need to know about bringing your dog or cat to Florence — pet-friendly apartments, local tips and a stress-free stay.

District

Toscana

The region with Florence, Siena and Chianti is an outstanding piece of land with sea, hills and mountains

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Gucci Garden

One-Michelin-star contemporary Italian restaurant inside the Gucci Garden on Piazza della Signoria, overlooking Palazzo Vecchio.

@gucciosteria