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Luckily, I am Italian and know this very well. There is a very fine grate over the water system and if the coin falls through it brings good fortune. Address: Piazza del Mercato Nuovo. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a beautiful structure that would likely be famous even if the foundation had been poured correctly, but the fact that it was built incorrectly makes it a must-see. The tower leans 5. The tower takes its name after its hometown, Pisa, which is just over an hour from Florence by train and car.
If you are just going ot the tower, the train works and you can take a taxi from the train station to the tower. If you want to streamline the day, we have a great day trip from Florence to Pisa that includes transportation and tickets.
Pisa is only a 4 hour stop so our trip includes a stop in Vinci. Yes, the hometown of Leonardo da Vinci. The stop includes admission to the Da Vinci Museums and finally a stop in Piazzale Michelangelo for the best view of Florence.
This makes it a great day-trip option although we recommend spending a night or two there. That said, vacation time has its limits and Italy has many things you will want to see. If you are unfamiliar, Cinque Terre consists of 5 principal towns and a few extra smaller towns that are connected by one road, a train, and lots of hiking trails.
The area is quaint, colorful, and as all-natural as it gets. Italy has abundant laws protecting the area to preserve its original charm which is why so many people want to come and visit. It is a blast from the past. You can stay here for a few days, in which case take a look at our article on Where to Stay in Cinque Terre. Santo Spirito is a lively district of Florence which is home to shops, restaurants, and some pretty cool places to wet your beak.
No trip to Florence is complete without visiting this area especially since it is home to the famed palace of the Medici dynasty. While this is definitely a bucket list item for Florence, this cheeky little bullet point is all about getting a meal and drinks while in the area.
I highly recommend Gurdulu Gastronomia for a meal if you want unique dishes and Osteria Cinghiale Bianco for the classics. I also would heavily recommend reserving in advance at La Loggia Rooftop Bar for some refreshing libations. While it is definitely not a museum, the Brancacci Chapel is one of those places you walk into and immediately understand you are somewhere important.
A silk merchant financially responsible for its creation, Felice Brancacci, lends his name to the chapel. If the chapel was located inside the Vatican Museums, it would likely see millions of visitors per year to the likes of the Sistine Chapel.
While it is not a Florence Museum it is influential, important, and on the top of our list of recommendations. A painter that would not be mentioned in conversation today but the likes of Michelangelo and DaVinci would have mentioned on a daily basis.
Masaccio started on the chapel underneath Masolino da Panciale but eventually, the student would become the teacher, and Masaccio is credited for most of the chapel. It is the first great work of art of the quattrocento the s. The chapel elaborated on a style Giotto started a hundred years prior with the Scrovegni Chapel and other works. Basically, artists started to consider the perspective of the viewer and other Earthly elements such as light coming in while painting.
Something the Romans were doing as early as the 1st century AD with the Arch of Titus but was lost in time when Europe went into darkness after barbarians took over. The Chapel shows scenes from the old testament and new testament in glorious color. Pay close attention to the faces and general energy each individual figure carries. You may see one figure show signs of anger next to another with signs of grief.
Address: Piazza del Carmine Papparedelle are long thin noodles normally of an egg base. They are hearty and filling. Easily one of my favorite dishes in Italy, this is a hearty pasta dish that is full of the types of flavor that only wild game can bring.
It is a must-try dish while visiting Florence. In Italy, the only tomato sauce that comes from a jar is something called polpa or passata. This is basically tomatoes that are already broken down into their liquid form so they can then be cooked accompanied by other ingredients.
No self-respecting Italian would purchase pre-made tomato sauce. Where to get it: Osteria Cinghiale Bianco. Have you ever seen one of those incredible pictures of Florence and the Duomo and wonder where it came from?
The answer is Piazzale Michelangelo. Named after the famed Renaissance sculptor himself with a replica of David out of Bronze in the center. You can enjoy the view during the day or ideally at night.
Location: Piazzale Michelangelo. Vernaccia is named after the grape it is produced from. It is grown and produced most commonly near San Gimignano in Tuscany since the Renaissance. Vernaccia is normally a strong wine with a bouquet of saffron, flower and honey. It is a powerful grape with a distinctive flavor that locals love. Where to get it: Just about any restaurant in Florence but we have a small group day trip to Chianti that goes to Siena, San Gimignano and a vineyard in Chianti for lunch.
Vernaccia is on the menu! This is one of those sites that most people overlook when they visit Florence. It is perched up on one of the highest points of the city so the views are amazing.
If you are going to visit Piazzale Michelangelo for an awesome view, I highly recommend you go up a bit higher and see this amazing Abbey. The legend about San Miniato is pretty cool, so I will give you a brief summary here. Once the Emperor heard he was a Christian he had him executed by beheading and supposedly after the fact Minas picked up his head an walked to where his hermitage was where the present day church is. If you happen to be in Florence from April 25th to May 20th, this is a must.
The crest of Florence is known as the Giglio and the Giglio is inspired by the Iris, which is abundant in Florence. This garden is magical and an extremely local thing to do in Florence. The Iris are beautiful flowers that live cohesively with an olive grove. There is a beautiful view of Florence and wonderful aromas. Location: Viale Michelangiolo, The Bistecca Fiorentina is what it sounds like — a Florentine Steak. The cut of meat can be veal or from a heifer cattle which is a cow that has not birthed a calf yet.
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