Beyond Piazzale Michelangelo Florence

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Laura from Florence

"If you'd like to taste a bit of Tuscan landscape without leaving Florence, just go "Beyond Piazzale Michelangelo". Remember: walk comfortable shoes!"

Do you want to taste a bit of Tuscan landscape without leaving Florence? Yes, you can! You have to wear comfortable shoes and walk up to piazzale Michelangelo, enjoy the view of Florence, then cross the church San Miniato al Monte and find via della Torre del Gallo. Follow the street up to the top of the hill, watch the wonderful castle Torre del Gallo and turn left... if you feel tired out from the long walk, look at your right and relax enjoying the amazing view from the back side of the hill. You have arrived!

If you need some rest, you can stop at Trattoria Omero for a meal and then walk back down from the stone-paved street through via del Pian dei Giullari all the way to Villa di Poggio Imperiale. It sounds like a messy walk, but when you are there, finding the way is natural, trust me!

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Florence Spotter Laura

I'm a grown-up girl, but I feel like I am 27. I work in a theater company in Florence, I live with my boyfriend, Andrea, who is a kind of nerd... I like my sofa in which I can watch my favorite shows, I like visiting temporary markets, going to the cinema, finding secret places in my city. Sometimes I don't remember where I live, so I'm surprised to ride along Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio and I suddenly feel astonished and happy by all this beauty. My boyfriend says that I have a problem with my short-term memory, but I usually forget listening to him! Why Floren...

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