Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
L'Osteria di Giovanni (
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)
Getting There
From Piazza della Stazione
Turn south into Via degli Avelli and you will almost immediately come to Piazza
di Santa Maria Novella and its magnificent basilica.
The Sights in a Day
Enjoy one of Florence's finest cappuccinos at
Caffè Giacosa
(
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)
amid the engaging, prework hubbub of Florentines downing espresso shots.
Then meander north to the monumental hulk of
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
(
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sance frescoes.
Lunch local at
Mariano
(
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)
, a tiny wine bar with tasty, made-to-
measure
panini
(sandwiches). Eat in with a glass of wine or wander to the Arno
for a picnic with
Ponte Vecchio
(
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)
views - riverside or atop
Ponte Santa
Trìnita
(
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). Afterwards, admire the brilliant frescoes inside oft-overlooked
gem
Chiesa di Santa Trìnita
(
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)
.
Give your credit card an afternoon workout in the flagship stores of Italian fash-
ion houses to the west of Via de' Tornabuoni. Allow ample time for the irresist-
ible, old-world streets around here: Via della Spada is a particular delight and has the ad-
ded lure of the startling Cappella Rucellai inside the
Museo Marino Marini
(
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). Stroll west to
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
(
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)
- perfect for take-home gifts - then hit
Sei Divino
(
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)
for that all-essential
aperitivo
(pre-dinner drinks accompanied by cocktail snacks). Dine nearby at
L'Osteria
di Giovanni
(
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)
.