Our tips and guide for your holiday in Tuscany
Visits
Some recommendations outside the usual tours
Archeology and cinema/theatre in the evening
Vintage market
Super view of Florence
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Fiesole
Archeology and cinema/theatre in the evening
Vintage market
Super view of Florence
At least 2/3 days are necessary to visit Florence
we recommend abstrartfirenze, especially their boat tour on the Arno river (in various languages)
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Firenze
At least 2/3 days are necessary to visit Florence
we recommend abstrartfirenze, especially their boat tour on the Arno river (in various languages)
there are many Villas pertaining to the Medici heritage, for booking, visit
https://www.stazioneutopia.com
we recommend Castello and Petraia
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Villa di Castello
44 Via di Castellothere are many Villas pertaining to the Medici heritage, for booking, visit
https://www.stazioneutopia.com
we recommend Castello and Petraia
An incredible collection of contemporary art into a romantic garden. Booking required
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Villa Farmhouse of Celle
7d Via MontaleseAn incredible collection of contemporary art into a romantic garden. Booking required
Shopping
15 min from our house
McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Barberino (South)
Via Meuccivarious brands
Trattorie
Tipical Tuscan cuisine, No credit card accepted, indoor tables only
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Ristorante del Fagioli
47-red Corso dei TintoriTipical Tuscan cuisine, No credit card accepted, indoor tables only
small typical restaurant in Oltrarno, indoor and outdoor tables, there's a small cripta inside
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Osteria Antica Mescita San Niccolò
60 r Via di S. Niccolòsmall typical restaurant in Oltrarno, indoor and outdoor tables, there's a small cripta inside
Alimentari Bar Bonini Lucia
5 Via di Casellinehomemade cuisine and grocery store
they prepare homemade pasta and cakes, very rustic, only indoor
+39 055 848 6833
Antica Osteria di Novoli Specialità Tortelli Mugellani
8 Località CASENUOVEthey prepare homemade pasta and cakes, very rustic, only indoor
+39 055 848 6833
historic, managed by Romeo, winning chef Alessandro Borghese price for best typical trattoria in Florence
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Trattoria Mario
2r Via Rosinahistoric, managed by Romeo, winning chef Alessandro Borghese price for best typical trattoria in Florence
La Casa del Prosciutto
1 Via Ponte a Vicchiohomemade cuisine
Trattoria Omero
47 Via del Pian dei Giullaritypical Tuscan recipes with stunning views
Hotel La Locanda di Bivigliano
5 Via della Fittacciahomemade cuisine to stay or to go
Parchi e Natura
Adventure Park Il Gigante
276 Via Fiorentinatree climbing in a very nice location, Pratolino
Historic park donated by the Demidoff family, very nice place to stroll and see the Gigante dell'Appennino by Giambologna with its pond full of Loto flowers, amazing
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Pratolino Park
276 Via FiorentinaHistoric park donated by the Demidoff family, very nice place to stroll and see the Gigante dell'Appennino by Giambologna with its pond full of Loto flowers, amazing
Lago di Bilancino
sailing, beach, Bahia Cafè info: +39 338 39 27 974
Groceries and utilities
in Pratolino, a small COOP grocery store, a Pharmacy, a bar, a fruits and vegetables shop
small grocery where you can find the Gemma d'Abeto, the monk's elisir
Cooperativa di Consumo del Popolo
478 Via Fiorentinasmall grocery where you can find the Gemma d'Abeto, the monk's elisir
Vaglia
Pharmacy, bar, pizza, laundry, railway station
Coop
6 Via Angelo Tavantiin Borgo San Lorenzo, large supermarket, also opened on sun morning
Unicoop Firenze/coop.fi
6 Via dell'Ortolarge supermarket closer to Firenze
Entertainment & Activities
On the hills of Firenze, this villa with a nice garden offers open air cinema in summertime
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Villa Bardini
2 Costa S. GiorgioOn the hills of Firenze, this villa with a nice garden offers open air cinema in summertime
Cultural sites
Here are some visits a bit outside the usual path. Always book in advance
excellent exhibitions in this historical palace in Florence very center
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Strozzi-paladset
Piazza degli Strozziexcellent exhibitions in this historical palace in Florence very center
The incredible collections of the most important antiques dealer of the world. Permanent collection as well as temporary exibitions. 10 min from there, visit the Villa nd Giardino Bardini. In the summer, open air cinema with a stunning view over the city
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Museo Stefano Bardini
37 Via dei RenaiThe incredible collections of the most important antiques dealer of the world. Permanent collection as well as temporary exibitions. 10 min from there, visit the Villa nd Giardino Bardini. In the summer, open air cinema with a stunning view over the city
Monastero molto antico in cui risiedono i Monaci che celebrano la messa e preparano il loro liquore Gemma d'Abeto
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Convento Montesenario
Monastero molto antico in cui risiedono i Monaci che celebrano la messa e preparano il loro liquore Gemma d'Abeto
Teatro Niccolini
3 Via RicasoliRecently restored small theatre in the center of the city
Various collector pieces in this small museum with garden, with a stunning Japanese memorabilia
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Stibbert Museum
26 Via Federico StibbertVarious collector pieces in this small museum with garden, with a stunning Japanese memorabilia