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The Gardens of Florence
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Enchanting Escapes: The Gardens of Florence

In a city that gets anywhere from 10-16 million visitors each year, sometimes getting out of the crowded streets and into green space is just what you need. Luckily the gardens of Florence are just the ticket. While on surface level you might not think of green spaces when you

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florence insider tips
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Florence Insider Tips: Do This Not That

Don’t be fooled by the small size of the city, there’s no shortage of things to do and see in Florence. Even if you dream of living a life where your tour leads you to live like Frances from Under the Tuscan sun, most likely your time will be limited

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The Must-Do Tuscan Day Trips From Florence, Italy

If you’re looking to get out of the city there are countless Tuscan day trips from Florence into the countryside. From rolling hills lined with vineyards, fields of sunflowers, and quant little villages on hilltops and in valleys, you’ll feel like you’re in a postcard come to life. While there

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Aperitivo in Florence
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The Best Aperitivo in Florence

It’s the golden hour, you have a drink in hand and there’s an array of snacks on the table you look up to see the birds flying in the blue sky above the terracotta roofs and Tuscan yellow four-story buildings. You’re brought back down to street level by the sound

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Things to do in Florence
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Unique Things to do in Florence Italy

There’s never a dull moment in the Tuscan capital— from wandering the halls of the Uffizi Gallery to chowing down on a plate of Pici, there are endless things to do in Florence. While the usual suspects are great, there are also lots of unique things to do in Florence

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Things to do in Florence Italy: The Don’t Miss List

As a city rich in culture, art, and architecture, there’s no shortage of things to do in Florence, Italy— but what are the ones that are on the “don’t miss list?” Keep reading to find out. What’s the “don’t miss list”? These are the touristic things to do in Florence

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Historic Cafes in Florence
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Don’t Miss These 3 Gorgeous Historic Cafes in Florence

There’s no lack of great cafes in Florence, but if you’re looking to take in the old Florentine charm from eras gone by, think— wooden detailing, mirrored walls, and signage with typography that’s impeccable, you can head to one of the historic cafes in Florence for a traditional Italian coffee

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Day Trips from Florence
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The Best Beach Day Trips From Florence

If there’s one thing you should know about Florence it’s that it gets HOT in the summer— and thanks to it being in a valley sometimes there’s not much of a breeze to save you from the heat and humidity. If you’re visiting during the summer it won’t be long

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cooking classes in florence
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The 7 Best Cooking Classes in Florence

There’s no better way to immerse yourself in Italian culture than by taking one of the cooking classes in Florence. It’s an experience that you’ll remember long after returning home. As you step into the cozy rustic kitchens, brimming with the aroma of freshly chopped herbs and simmering sauces, you’ll

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The best 7 Tuscany Wine Tours from Florence

If you didn’t know already, Florence is the capital of Tuscany. This means just outside the city walls there are seemingly endless rolling hills dotted with vineyards producing some of the world’s best wines— needless to say, you should save a day of your holiday for one of the many

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Wine Window of Florence
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The Not-So-Hidden Wine Window of Florence

If you find yourself walking down the picturesque Via Santo Spirito in Florence’s charming Oltrarno neighborhood chances are you will come across a crowd of people gathered near a tiny window on the facade of a building. While you might be wondering what’s going on, it won’t be long before

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