Lonely Planet Pocket Florence

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• eBook ISBN:
  9781787012189
• Print ISBN:
  9781786573407

Duomo to Piazza della Signoria

Hub of the Renaissance and cosmopolitan heart of modern Florence, the enchanting maze of narrow streets between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria packs one almighty historic and cultural punch. A 'hood harking back to Dante, the Romans and beyond, this is where the city’s blockbuster sights – and tourists – mingle with elegant cafes, chic boutiques and the city's swishest shopping strip.

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The Sights in a Day

MKick-start the day on Piazza della Repubblica with a quick coffee at historic cafe Gilli or bespoke latte or protein-powered smoothie at nearby Shake Café, then head towards the river. Pause en route to admire the exquisite sculpted facade of Chiesa e Museo di Orsanmichele en route. Devote the morning to world-class art at the Galleria degli Uffizi.

RGrab a quick gourmet panini (sandwich), washed down with a glass of Tuscan wine or craft beer, at stylish sandiwch bar, 'Ino, and afterwards, an alfresco coffee on Piazza della Signoria. Then dive straight into Palazzo Vecchio, not missing the bewitching view from its tower. Devote the remainder of the afternoon to the city’s iconic Duomo.

NCome aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks accompanied by cocktail snacks) hour, hit the river for a photogenic stroll along the Arno and its dusk-kissed bridges. Watch the sun set over a drink on the chic rooftop terrace of La Terrazza Lounge Bar. Later, indulge in a delicious dinner of outstanding modern Tuscan cuisine at chic bistro Irene.

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Duomo

Galleria degli Uffizi

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A Boutique Shopping Spree

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Eating

Irene

Osteria Il Buongustai

Gelateria Pasticceria Badiani

Trattoria Le Mossacce

'Ino

Drinking

La Terrazza Lounge Bar

Mayday

Gilli

Caffè Rivoire

Amblé

Getting There

2 Walk From Piazza della Stazione walk southeast along Via de’ Panzani and Via de’ Cerretani to the Duomo. From here, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi are a short walk south down Via dei Calzaluoli.

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Florence & Tuscany
• Top Sights
• Local Life
• Day Planner
• Need to Know
• Florence & Tuscany Neighbourhoods
• Duomo to Piazza della Signoria
• Santa Maria Novella
• San Lorenzo & San Marco
• A Day in Fiesole
• Santa Croce
• Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
• Oltrarno
• Pisa
• Lucca
• Siena
• Chianti
• San Gimignano
• The Best of Florence & Tuscany
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers