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Twist Bistrot – An original and vintage bistrot
"Twist Bistrot" in Florence is one of those places where you feel at home, giving you the feeling that you are surrounded by friends...
By
Laura
Scala
Serre Torrigiani – A bistrot in a private garden
"Serre Torrigiani" is a private garden that hosts a bar and a bistrot in Florence. The noble family still owns the villa & manages the bistros to this day!
By
Laura
Scala
La Portineria – A gallery in a concierge
"La Portineria" is a new project of independent contemporary art in Florence. It's one of those spots I look for when I travel abroad...
By
Laura
Scala
Babae – A restaurant with a "buchetta del vino"
"Babae" in Florence is a restaurant with an ancient 'buchetta del vino', a traditional wine window used to offer wine to wayfarers. It's beautiful inside!
By
Laura
Scala
Cantina Pacini – Wine & oil from the neighbourhood
"Cantina Pacini": a wine and oil shop (est. 1935) in Florence I like to visit. If you're lucky, you'll be visiting when they have fresh oil from the mill.
By
Francesco
Cipriani
Piccola Farmacia Letteraria – A different bookshop
"Piccola Farmacia Letteraria" in Florence is a small bookshop run by Elena which everyone, including me, describes as special. Go there & then for a beer!
By
Laura
Scala
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
Edoardo – Game changer gelateria
"Edoardo" Florence is a lovely gelateria just on Piazza Duomo that I love. The prices are above average, €3 for the smallest portion, but it's all organic.
By
Matilde
Ceseri
Caffè Lietta – A cozy caffè!
"Caffè Lietta" in Piazza della Libertà in Florence has delicious cakes & you can even find a bunch of flowers inside. It's just really relaxing & cozy...
By
Laura
Scala
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
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