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Villa di Rusciano
My little paradise
"Villa di Rusciano" Florence is a villa from the 1300s, once restored by Brunelleschi. The real reason this is one of my favourite places is the garden!
by
Matilde
Ceseri
Kalimera L'angolo Greco
A bite of Greece
"Kalimera L'angolo Greco" is a Greek restaurant in Florence. It's a great place for lunch. They have 4 set menus: 2 for meat lovers and 2 for vegetarians.
by
Matilde
Ceseri
Gangnam
For kimchi eaters
"Gangnam" restaurant in Florence is pleasant little restaurant to have a great cup of Korean soup or grill. I loved the kimchi noodles...
by
Matilde
Ceseri
Tamerò
Live music in S.Spirito
"Tamerò" Florence, is one of the newest restaurants / bars on Piazza Santo Spirito. I love it because it is in perfect harmony with the surroundings...
by
Matilde
Ceseri
Via Gioberti
Bags, shoes, ice cream and so on...
"Via Gioberti" Florence is a street with many of my favorite shops for clothing. You can find many shops with Italian brands, from shoes to accessories...
by
Matilde
Ceseri
Orti Dipinti
Urban garden
"Orti Dipinti" Florence is not a simple garden. It's a real greenhouse, where vegetables ripen and flowers bloom, all thanks to the volunteering citizens!
by
Matilde
Ceseri
Satori
Sushi indigestion
The discovery of "Satori" came when I was determined to try every all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants in Florence. Satori is the current champion on my list.
by
Matilde
Ceseri
Ponte Santa Trinita
A natural bench with a view
Elegant "Ponte Santa Trinita" is my favourite bridge in Florence. I grab an ice cream, sit on the natural bench and just enjoy the spectacular sunset...
by
Laura
Scala
Giardino delle Rose
A public art garden
"Giardino delle Rose" in Florence is a public art garden with magnolias, roses and a Japanese garden, but also Folon's Omini, sculptures of little people.
by
Laura
Scala
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