Pizza restaurant · Santo Spirito
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The tiniest pizzeria in the Oltrarno neighborhood, with wine barrels instead of tables, and counter service straight with the pizzaiolo.
Natural history museum · Giardino di Boboli
La Specola in Florence blends Medici-era taxidermy, stunning mineral displays, and eerily beautiful 18th-century anatomical wax models.
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Hotel · Santo Spirito
Sleek Ferragamo gem on the Arno, blending art, luxe rooms, and Michelin-starred dining with stunning Ponte Vecchio views.
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Art museum · San Niccolo
Housed in a historic fortress, the Bargello showcases Italy’s first national museum, featuring a standout collection of Renaissance sculptures, including Donatello's David.
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Garden · San Niccolo
Discover a beautifully restored 17th-century villa with charming gardens, museums, and art exhibitions offering stunning city views, perfect for a tranquil escape.
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Nestled by the Arno River just steps from the Ponte Vecchio, Portrait Firenze is a chic, modern retreat where sophisticated suites boast stunning river views and attentive, personalized service that makes every guest feel like a VIP.
Pastry shop · San Niccolo
Australian-American café by the Arno, serving fresh, house-made pastries, bold coffee, and hearty brunches with local, international flair.
Home to Michelangelo’s David and his unfinished Slaves, this Florence museum also shines with Renaissance paintings, Russian icons, and historic instruments.
Basilica · Santo Spirito
Florence’s Basilica di San Lorenzo hides a modest exterior but boasts Renaissance masterpieces, Medici tombs, and Michelangelo’s stunning Laurentian Library.
Restaurant · Santo Spirito
Rustic Florentine osteria known for giant bistecca, cozy vibe, wine window, and classic Tuscan dishes in a charming hidden street spot.
Restaurant · Le Cure
Michelin-starred Il Palagio serves inventive Tuscan-Italian dishes with Brazilian flair in a lush garden setting at Florence’s Four Seasons.