Practical guides and local tips for your stay in Florence: what to see near Piazza Ognissanti and Santa Maria Novella, getting around, parking and trip planning. Written by hosts who have welcomed travellers in the city for years.
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Fiesole from Florence in half a day: getting there and what to see
Fiesole in half a day from Florence: how to get there by bus, the Roman theatre, the view from San Francesco convent…
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10 experiences in Florence: cooking classes, Vespa tours and more
The best experiences in Florence: Tuscan cooking class, Vespa tour in the Chianti, food tour, artisan workshops, wine windows, an Arno boat…
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Pisa and Lucca in one day by train from Florence: itinerary and tips
Pisa and Lucca as a day trip from Florence by regional train: journey times, tickets, what to see (Piazza dei Miracoli, Lucca’s…
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Siena and San Gimignano from Florence in one day: getting there and what to see
Siena and San Gimignano as a day trip from Florence: bus, train, car or tour, what to see (Piazza del Campo, the…
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Chianti wine tour from Florence: how to plan it, wineries and tips
How to plan a Chianti tour from Florence: wine-tasting tours, car or bus, the villages to see (Greve, Panzano, Radda, Castellina) and…
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Day trips from Florence: 8 Tuscany destinations (and how to get there)
The best day trips from Florence: Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, the Chianti, Fiesole, Val d’Orcia and the Cinque Terre. How to…
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Florence apartment for families: how to choose and what to do with kids
How to choose a Florence apartment for families: location, bedrooms, kitchen, distance from the station — plus ideas for things to do…
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Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy in Florence: visiting one of the world’s oldest pharmacies
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence: history, what to see, what to buy and how to get there from Piazza…
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Cascine Market in Florence: the Tuesday market, what to buy and how to get there
Cascine Market in Florence is held every Tuesday morning in Cascine Park. Approximate hours, what to buy, tips and how to walk…
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Florence in 2 days on foot: an itinerary from Santa Maria Novella
Florence in 2 days on foot: a day-by-day walking itinerary from Santa Maria Novella with the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno and…
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Florence tourist tax 2026: how much it costs in apartments and who is exempt
Florence tourist tax 2026 for apartments and holiday rentals: cost per night, how many nights you pay, who is exempt and how…
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Florence ZTL for tourists: 2026 hours and where to park near Ognissanti
Florence ZTL explained for tourists: 2026 hours, how to avoid fines with a rental car and where to park near Piazza Ognissanti…