Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Arvind Cuddalore and Allie Widmer

There are a ton of things to do in Tuscany or Florence. Florence's train station can take you anywhere in Europe or Italy (train tickets can range from seats to overnight bunks). See the Travel tab for train times from Florence. Some favorite towns in Italy: Bolognia - eat at Pasta Fresea Naldi to try the best traditional fresh pasta Rome - visit the Vatican and the Colosseum/Roman Forum, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance Venice - take a ferry to Burano (island of color) and Morano (glassblowing Cinque Terra - you can hike, take a train, or a boat from each of the 5 tiny towns right on the coast Positano - visit Capri and take a small boat into the blue grotto. Allie's favorite restaurant and meal ever: Chez Black, fish/seafood soup

Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazzale Michelangelo, Firenze, Toscana 50125, Italy

The best area to watch the sunset and overlook the city on the steps of Piazzale Michelangelo. Grab a bottle of wine and a Pizza at the couple's favorite- Gusta Pizza. There are multiple ways to get there, click the link for 2 most used (give enough time to get up there and find a spot).

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Piazza del Duomo, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy

When it was consecrated in 1436, it was the world’s largest church. Known for its dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The stair leading up to the top of the duomo get very, very steep and narrow. If you are claustrophobic or have a fear of heights, this might not be for you. You are able to purchase tickets to go to the top of the duomo - purchase in advance.

Giotto's Bell Tower

Piazza del Duomo, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy

Included with ticket to the top of the duomo you can also go to the top of the Bell Tower. Some people prefer this because the staircase going up is not as narrow as the duomo. Allie and Arvind prefer this view because your pictures will have the duomo in them!

Mercato Centrale

Mercato Centrale, Firenze, Toscana 50123, Italy

The market is surrounded by vendors to shop. Make sure to haggle. The bottom level of the market has different stalls and stores for people to shop at. You can bring cheeses back with you to the US (as Allie and Arvind usually do). The bottom level also has a few restaurants that wrap around the outside of the stalls - including Lampredotto (Tripe Sandwich). The top floor has a ton of restaurants you can order food and drinks at and then sit at tables to eat. If you are in a charcuterie mood, Allie and Arvind recommend getting your favorite cheeses and meats on the first floor and then bringing them up to the second floor to eat with a glass of wine (just ask them to cut it up for you at the shops). The top also offers cooking classes!

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

2 Via Roma, Firenze, Toscana 50123, Italy

In Florence, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the oldest pharmacy in the world, has been crafting beautiful fragrances, remedies and herbal products since 1221. You’ll find this extraordinary store in Florence just around corner from the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, moments from the city’s train station.

For all the days along the way