Gaddo's Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing food and great atmosphere. English speaking owners and staff. Been coming here for years!
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L'Osteria Di Giovanni
22r Via del MoroAmazing food and great atmosphere. English speaking owners and staff. Been coming here for years!
Amazing artisan ice cream 2mins away from the apartment.
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Gelateria La Sorbettiera
11r Piazza Torquato TassoAmazing artisan ice cream 2mins away from the apartment.
Probably the best “bistecca alla fiorentina” (florentine steak) in the city. Recommended booking as it’s very popular.
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Perseus
10 Viale Don Giovanni MinzoniProbably the best “bistecca alla fiorentina” (florentine steak) in the city. Recommended booking as it’s very popular.
About 10 mins away from the apartment.
Amazing tasting and variety of ice cream. Enjoy some of the best gelato you’ve ever tried with a breath taking view of the river and the Ponte Vecchio.
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La Carraia di Via de' Benci
24/r Via dei BenciAbout 10 mins away from the apartment.
Amazing tasting and variety of ice cream. Enjoy some of the best gelato you’ve ever tried with a breath taking view of the river and the Ponte Vecchio.
Possibly the best pizza in Florence. Fantastic napolitan atmosphere inside.
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O Munaciello
31r Via MaffiaPossibly the best pizza in Florence. Fantastic napolitan atmosphere inside.
Sightseeing
Go to the rooftop!! There’s breathtaking views of the city and you can feel like you’re touching the Duomo. There’s a cafe where you can sit down even during winter (heaters are provided) and enjoy a slice of cake and a coffee overlooking at the 360° view of the city.
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Rinascente Firenze
4 Piazza della RepubblicaGo to the rooftop!! There’s breathtaking views of the city and you can feel like you’re touching the Duomo. There’s a cafe where you can sit down even during winter (heaters are provided) and enjoy a slice of cake and a coffee overlooking at the 360° view of the city.
Historic 5 star hotel with a beautiful rooftop with incredible views of the city. I’d go during sunset.
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The Westin Excelsior, Florence
3 Piazza OgnissantiHistoric 5 star hotel with a beautiful rooftop with incredible views of the city. I’d go during sunset.
Best views of the city. Cannot miss this.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloBest views of the city. Cannot miss this.
The palace of the king when Florence was capital for a short number of years. Utter beauty. Don’t forget to go inside and roam around the Boboli Gardens.
Pitti Palace
1 Piazza de' PittiThe palace of the king when Florence was capital for a short number of years. Utter beauty. Don’t forget to go inside and roam around the Boboli Gardens.
Iconic palace where the city council is based. Also been in the movie Hannibal with Anthony Hopkins. Go inside and ask to see the “salone dei 500” for stunning ceilings.
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Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaIconic palace where the city council is based. Also been in the movie Hannibal with Anthony Hopkins. Go inside and ask to see the “salone dei 500” for stunning ceilings.
After dinner head here for drinks. Lots of little bars offering great drinks. In the summer this place is so vibrant and full of locals (and some tourists) until 3am.
Piazza Santo Spirito
Piazza Santo SpiritoAfter dinner head here for drinks. Lots of little bars offering great drinks. In the summer this place is so vibrant and full of locals (and some tourists) until 3am.
Stunning and famous sight of Florence.
The square hosts the “calcio fiorentino” (florentine soccer) which is the oldest version of soccer (although played with hands much more resembling rugby).
Go inside the cathedral as it’s just beautiful.
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Piazza di Santa Croce
Stunning and famous sight of Florence.
The square hosts the “calcio fiorentino” (florentine soccer) which is the oldest version of soccer (although played with hands much more resembling rugby).
Go inside the cathedral as it’s just beautiful.
The only bridge that wasn’t bombarded in the World War Two. Now home of the best jewellers in town. Lovers usually go to attach a lock with their names to the mid part of the bridge.
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Ponte Vecchio
Ponte VecchioThe only bridge that wasn’t bombarded in the World War Two. Now home of the best jewellers in town. Lovers usually go to attach a lock with their names to the mid part of the bridge.
Sport and Relax
This is my tennis club. I’ve been a member here since I was born. 12 tennis courts, elegant club house, gym, incredible outdoor swimming pool, padel courts, football 5 a side pitch.
Circolo del Tennis Firenze 1898
1 Viale del VisarnoThis is my tennis club. I’ve been a member here since I was born. 12 tennis courts, elegant club house, gym, incredible outdoor swimming pool, padel courts, football 5 a side pitch.
Beautiful SPA, swimming pools with great panoramic views, massive gym and studios.
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Klab Marignolle
17 Via del FerroneBeautiful SPA, swimming pools with great panoramic views, massive gym and studios.