Cascine Park
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There's no better place in Florence for a bike ride, so get off the busy, narrow streets—in the Cascine you can cycle (and breathe) easily without getting caught in crazy Florentine traffic. Take a book and sit on a bench, go for a leisurely stroll along one of the boulevards, or stop for a bite of street food at the stands spread around the park.
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Via Romana
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Go for a lazy stroll or some leisurely shopping, or make this street your stomping ground by booking a room in the area. Poking your head into any of the many workspaces on the street will give you perspective on what the Florentine scene is like for contemporary artisans. No street is more jam-packed with places to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts.
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Certaldo Alto
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You can walk the medieval streets as if you are in XIV century.. You can enjoy beautiful views from the hill over the valley.. you can see the church where Boccaccio was buried and many mistical stories happen.
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Giardino delle Rose
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It's conveniently located on the way up to piazzale Michelangelo and is a wonderful, scenic place to relax once you've made it back downhill. Enjoy a scenic view of Florence's main sights or just take in all of the colorful garden beauties, including dozens of varieties of roses, lemons and more.
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Basilica of San Lorenzo
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Beyond Brunelleschi and Michelangelo, you'll find work by Rosso Fiorentino, Donatello, Fra Filippo Lippi, and more. The Biblioteca Laurenziana is also incredible and is one of the basilica's most distinct assets. This historic library was largely constructed to convince the world to see the Medici family as intellectually poised "society" types.
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Piazza Santo Spirito
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10
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Day or night there is always something to see in Piazza Santo Spirito. It's a prime people-watching location. Particularly in the summer, the square is always busy, with bar patrons spilling out into the piazza or miserly locals grabbing a beer or bottle of wine from a nearby minimarket to enjoy on a bench. Mornings are produce market time!
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San Miniato al Monte
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Despite its striking white and green marble facade, the interior of the church is quite austere. It's peaceful and makes the perfect place to take a respite from the chaos of the city below. Next door to the church, the monks of San Miniato run a charming little gift shop selling soaps, rosary beads, homemade beauty treatments and more.
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Giardino dell'Orticoltura
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20
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The upper part of the garden offers a great view on the city. It's the perfect spot where to watch the sunset over Florence, and the fireworks display held on the 24th of June.
In the summer it's a nice and quiet place to spend an evening, listening to a band playing and having a drink.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
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Admittedly, you'll be up here with some of the classic tourist types, but this square is a must on your Florence to-do list. If you're a runner, make it part of your morning route—there's no better place to watch the sun rise. (Morning is the best time to go!) Late-night it's a favorite romantic spot for couples so be prepared for some PDA!
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Villa Medicea "La Petraia"
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5
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Because the Villa is a hidden gem of Florence where visitors will see in loco the wealth treasure of the Medici's family.
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Biblioteca delle Oblate
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3
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If you need to get some work done, read Italian newspapers or books, or just want to escape the city chaos and hang out somewhere quiet, obviously the interior of the library is ideal. But out on the open terrace, which looks out on Brunelleschi's dome, you can enjoy a meal, a coffee, or an aperitivo—and no one will boot you out!
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Giardino dell'Orticultura
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If you're used to relaxing in green spaces in your hometown or other favorite cities, Florence might be a bit of a shock—despite all its beauty, it can be tough to find serene outdoor spaces and trees. This park is a literal breath of fresh air and its nicely manicured landscape makes it well worth the bus ride to Via Bolognese!
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Piazza Tasso
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This is one of the city's most multicultural squares and its rustic, rough-and-tumble feel offers a refreshing break from all of the postcard-perfect, carefully manicured squares, bridges and lookout points that characterize most of central Florence.
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Villa il Ventaglio
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If you're a runner, jogging through the streets of central Florence dodging tourists feels a little ridiculous. Here, though, there's plenty of space for a workout, plus the scenery is nicer than in the Cascine. Don't run? Take a book and be warned: the combination of the serene surroundings and pleasant weather may lead to unintentional napping!
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Giardino Bardini
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It is a nice and not crowded place, you can have a coffee or a light lunch in their small restaurant enjoying the stunning view the place provides.
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