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What to Eat in Florence: Bistecca Fiorentina
A small portion of a bistecca alla fiorentina Eating your way through Italy is an admirable task, but when you get to Florence you might want to think twice before you order the local steak. The famous...
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The San Lorenzo Market
San Lorenzo Market, food vendors indoors. Creative commons photo by Paul VanDerWerf via Flickr. Shopping is a popular pastime for travelers, particularly in Florence where high fashion surrounds and...
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Florence’s Most Famous Sons
Famous Florentines honored with statues outside the Uffizi Gallery When you’re waiting in line to get into the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, no doubt you’ll take notice of the statues in the niches...
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How to Eat Bread in Florence
Bread and wine in Florence You’d be forgiven for thinking that you don’t need a guide for eating something as straightforward as bread. But in Florence, if you’re diving into the bread basket at the...
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The Secret Night Bakeries of Florence
Fresh pastries taste great at 2am. Creative commons photo by fugzu via Flickr. As any night owl knows, there’s nothing quite like a late-night snack to perk up one’s energy – particularly if that snack...
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Florence in Spring
Overlooking Florence’s Duomo in the spring Florence is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, so you may want to try to plan your visit to avoid the worst of the high season crowds....
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Famous Foods to Eat in Florence
Eating is a popular pastime in Florence, whether you’re a traveler or a resident. There’s some variety to be sampled, including Italian imports from other regions, but if you really want to taste the...
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Indulging Your Inner Gourmet in Florence
A meal overlooking the historic center of Florence Italy is the ideal place to indulge your inner gourmet, and few cities reward that agenda better than Florence. Florence offers multiple options for...
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Siena and San Gimignano on a Tuscan Day Trip
Tuscany, a famous territory in Italy known for its beauty as well as its good food and wine, is a place full of gems hidden in the hills. It’s not easily accessible by public transport, so you have two...
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Vivoli Gelateria in Florence
Vivoli gelato. Creative commons photo by Jeffrey Schwartz via Flickr. Florence is easily one of the best cities in Italy in which to eat gelato, and there’s no shortage of gelato shops to choose from....
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Getting Out of Florence: Taking the Bus in Tuscany
Coach-style buses take passengers all over Tuscany When you’re ready to take a day trip outside Florence to explore Tuscany further, you have a few options for getting around. The easiest is usually...
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Winter Desserts in Florence (When It’s Too Cold for Gelato)
Spicy panpepato in a pastry shop window Gelato is one of the best things you can eat in Italy, and by many accounts it’s best in Florence. During the winter, it may be too cold to indulge in gelato for...
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Complete Guide to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tuscany
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world — a total of 51. Of all the regions in Italy, Tuscany has the most UNESCO sites, with the seventh site added in 2013....
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7 Fun Things to Do in Florence in the Summer
Summer in Florence is hot and busy, with plenty of things to do and see. If you’re planning a summer trip to the Tuscan capital, here are some of the things you should have on your list. Festa di San...
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Tips for First-Time Visitors to Florence
Florence, Italy Florence is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, home to artistic masterpieces and centuries of history. It can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, with so much to do and...
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