Carla & Irtaza
Things To Do
Uffizi Gallery
Uffizi Gallery - One of the great museums of the world, the Uffizi houses the premier collection of Italian Renaissance art, featuring works by such masters as Botticelli, Titian, Michelangelo and da Vinci.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Duomo - Tour the Duomo! The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is Florence's religious center, and also the city's most recognizable attraction.
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria - Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum, and it's filled with sculptures (including a replica of Michaelangelo's David).
Accademia Gallery
Galleria dell' Accademia - Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo (notably his David)
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio - Erected during Roman times, this is the most ancient and photographed bridge in Florence.
The Boboli Gardens
Boboli Gardens - While you stroll through this extensive garden, keep your eyes peeled for the numerous sculptures strategically placed along the paths, like Giambologna's Bathing Venus.
The Mall Firenze
(Shopping) The Mall - Luxury Designer Outlet - This outlet is one hour outside of Florence, and there's a bus that goes directly to it for 13 Euros. Some of the brands you will find there... - Gucci - Prada - Fendi - Bottega Veneta - Emporio Armani - Burberry - Jimmy Choo For full list, go to this link: https://firenze.themall.it/en/outlet-italy/brands/
Gucci Garden
If you're looking for an upscale restaurant, Gucci Osteria is the place to go. You can also visit the store and museum, Gucci Garden, which is located next door.
Rasputin
Rasputin is a secret cocktail bar in Florence, somewhere in Santo Spirito. Make a reservation on rasputinsecretbar.com.
Vanilla Club - Speakeasy
This is a true speakeasy. Click on the link to get all the information you need to enter- it's an adventure, but worth it.
La Ménagère
a melting pot of harmonious spaces, all under one roof. It is a restaurant, a bistro, the perfect place for a tea, a drink, a business breakfast, a romantic dinner, and so much more. It is a garden, an emporium of beautiful things, and a library with more than a thousand botanical-themed titles.
BEN Caffè
We visited BEN caffe every morning for coffee, pastries and smoothies. It's one of our favorite spots.
Voglia Di Kebab
This is our FAVORITE kebab spot! It's open until 4 a.m.
Central Market
Mercato Centrale - Inside the market, vendors sell various primary ingredients of Tuscan cuisine. Make sure you make time here because it's a great way to spend the afternoon eating and drinking!
All’Antico Vinaio
Antico Vinaio - Florence is crazy for panini. This is one of the very few places that are adamant about quality ingredients and craftsmanship. They have 3 branches open in the same location, and the lines are still out the door.
Vivoli
Gelato! Florence claims to be the birthplace of gelato. In the late 1500’s, Bernardo Buontalenti created the creamy cold treat by adding some milk and honey (and possibly eggs or liquor) to sorbetto (sorbet). Famous in Florence and serving gelato to Florentines since 1929, Vivoli serves up an excellent scoop. Don’t ask for a cone (they say it detracts from the flavor of the gelato), and don’t expect a lot of ‘bang for your buck.’ Still, the quality is high, and the classic flavors of gelato are worth a visit. If you love coffee, this is the place to try an affogato – a coffee with ice cream.
O Munaciello
THE CULTURE OF PIZZA VERACE. They were the first to bring true Neapolitan pizza to Florence. The one with the high crust, the dough leavened for 48 hours and baked only in a wood-fired oven. It was 2005 and for Florentines it was a novelty. Today 'O Munaciello is a solid reality and loved by the whole city, as well as by tourists.
Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
The Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella plants its roots back to 1221. 1221 is the year of Santa Maria Novella conventum foundation: friars had come over Florence to start the conventual activity, planting and growing their vegetable garden. This would have later become the deepest root of the apothecarian legacy that made the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella getting, century after century, to its today's shape.
AquaFlor
Your private session with the olfactory specialist where you can craft your very own fragrance with its unique formula. Come by yourself, or book a couples experience!
Stefano Bemer, Shoemaker in Florence
Stefano Bemer started his company in 1983 with a goal no less ambitious than creating the perfect Italian shoe. The highest standard of Italian elegance and quality, and today, is synonymous with both style and refinement.
Old Silk Factory Fiorentino srl
In the heart of San Frediano, surrounded by the grandeur of Florence’s uniqueness, there is a place dedicated to timeless beauty. The skilled hands of artisans weave beauty and champion innovation and tradition, inextricably intertwined in an enduring history dating back to 1786. As much today as in the past, this history celebrates the precious fabrics brought to life by ancient looms to bring a touch of exclusivity and modernity all around the world. Antico Setificio Fiorentino offers three types of unique experiences amidst the workshop’s centuries-old looms to discover the art of weaving, step by step.