Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

Locale Firenze offers a vibrant blend of inventive Tuscan cuisine and avant-garde cocktails in an enchanting Renaissance palace, where history meets modern mixology magic.

Konnubio serves creative Italian dishes and cocktails with an extensive wine list in a stylish, cozy spot renowned for inventive, flavorful fare.

Tucked away in Florence, this indie bookstore is a cozy haven for English-speaking book lovers, featuring a great mix of new and secondhand titles.

Nestled in a 15th-century Palazzo, this elegant restaurant serves up Tuscan classics with an extensive Antinori wine selection, perfect for a refined dining experience.

Discover the cozy charm of Hamburger di Chianina, a riverside food truck serving up artisanal Chianina burgers and homemade fries amidst a relaxed outdoor vibe.

Gurdulù is Florence’s laid-back, retro-chic spot for inventive farm-to-table fare, house-made pastas, craft cocktails, and a stellar deli counter.

Boboli Gardens is a vast Renaissance green escape behind Palazzo Pitti, boasting formal layouts, classical statues, ornate fountains, and stunning Florence views.

Home to Michelangelo’s David and his unfinished Slaves, this Florence museum also shines with Renaissance paintings, Russian icons, and historic instruments.

Nestled in the heart of Florence, this elegantly restored 19th-century hotel blends classic charm, luxe spa, and Cibreo dining right by Piazza della Repubblica.

Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio, a towering fortress-turned-museum, dazzles with its Medici history, vibrant frescoes, epic halls, and killer city views.