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Romantic Florence

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There are so many romantic things to see and do in this city that it'll be hard for you to leave. Explore all of the buildings and landmarks in the city center, but also take a few day trips out of town to see some of the incredible villas and vineyards in the Tuscan countryside.

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Day 1 - Florence

Begin your trip with a visit to Casa Buonarroti, a testament to Michelangelo's life and art. Walk through the Piazza del Duomo, and visit the massive cathedral there, one of the world's largest. Make sure to climb up the Campanile di Giotto, a bell tower, to get a beautiful view of the city. For dinner, try exceptional Tuscan traditional fare at Sabatini. The Continentale is one of the city's most romantic hotels, with beautifully decorated rooms and interior, a rooftop garden, and incredible views of the city.

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Casa Buonarroti

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Via Ghibellina 70
50122 Florence, Italy

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055-241-752

Piazza del Duomo

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piazza del Duomo
50122 Florence, Italy

Phone:

+39 055 2 3320

Campanile di Giotto

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Piazza Duomo
50122 Florence, Italy

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+39 55 230 2885

Sabatini

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Via Panzani, 9a
50123 Florence, Italy

Phone:

39 55 21 1559

Continentale Contemporary Pleasing Hotel

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Vicolo dell'Oro, 6r
50123 Florence, Italy

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+39 055 27262

Day 2 - Florence

Stop into the Fondazione Romano and the Museo degli Argenti in the morning for an introduction to some of the city's extraordinary art and artifacts. Lunch at Il Latini is always fun, with its lively, family-style atmosphere and food. Travel to the southern end of the city to visit the Villa del Poggio Imperiale, an impressive piece of architecture with beautiful gardens and paintings. Also visit the the Cenacolo della Calza, a convent home to a notable fresco, and the Certosa del Galluzzo. To be sure you'll be able to take a tour, call ahead or look online to make reservations for all these sights. Head back into the city for dinner at Al Lume di Candela, one of the best Tuscan restaurants in town, which has a beautifully adorned interior and intimate feel. Enjoy an after-dinner chocolate (or five) at Hemingway.

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Fondazione Romano

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piazza di Santo Spirito 29
50125 Florence, Italy

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+39 55 287043

Museo degli Argenti

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Piazza Pitti, 1
50125 Florence, Italy

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+39 55 238 8710

Villa del Poggio Imperiale

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piazzale del Poggio Imperiale
50125 Florence, Italy

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+39 55 22 6171

Cenacolo della Calza

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Piazza della Calza, 6
50125 Florence, Italy

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+39 055 22 2287

Monastero Certosa di Firenze

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Via Buca di Certosa, 2
50124 Florence, Italy

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39 055 204 9226

Al Lume di Candela

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Via delle Terme, 23r
50123 Florence, Italy

Phone:

39 55 29 4566

Hemingway

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Piazza Piattellina, 9r
50124 Florence, Italy

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39 055 24 4781

Day 3 - Florence

In the morning, take a tour of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, an ornate Renaissance palace built by the Medicis. Also visit the Galleria dell'Accademia, where the main feature is Michelangelo's David, among other works. Have lunch at the quaint and fun Cipolla Rossa Osteria Ristorante. Take an afternoon trip out of town for an extended wine-tasting at the Castello di Fonterutoli Vineyards in the heart of Chianti country, and stay for dinner at the exceptional restaurant here before heading back to Florence.

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Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

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Via Cavour 3
50129 Florence, Italy

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055-276-0340

Galleria dell'Accademia (Academy Gallery)

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Via Ricasoli 60
50122 Florence, Italy

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055-238-8609

Cipolla Rossa Osteria Ristorante

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Via dei Conti 53r
50123 Florence, Italy

Phone:

39 055 214 210

Day 4 - Florence

In the morning, visit some of the incredible churches along the Arno, including the Santa Maria del Carmine, Ognissanti, and Santa Maria Novella, all of which have incredible frescoes and/or paintings, as well as intricate architecture. For lunch, nearby Trattoria Sostanza-Troia has great traditional, easy-going Florentine dining. In the afternoon, further explore the city center, and stop into the Battistero baptistery, one of Florence's oldest buildings, to view the famed Renaissance doors covered in decorated panels, which were even praised by Michelangelo. The nearby Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is generally less-crowded than other Florence museums, but is full of works from the Masters. Have a relaxing dinner at Pane e Vino, which has a vast wine selection, and is quiet and sweet in ambience.

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Santa Maria del Carmine

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Piazza del Carmine, 14
50124 Florence, Italy

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+39 55 21 2331

Chiese di Ognissanti

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Piazza d'Ognissanti
Piazza Ognissanti
50123 Florence, Italy

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055-239-8700

Santa Maria Novella

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piazza Santa Maria Novella
Piazza Santa Maria Novella
50123 Florence, Italy

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055-215-918

Trattoria Sostanza

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Via Porcellana 25r
Near the Borgo Ognissanti end
50123 Florence, Italy

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055-212-691

Battistero

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Piazza San Giovanni
50129 Florence, Italy

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+39 55 230 2885

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Duomo Works Museum)

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Piazza del Duomo 9
Directly behind the dome end of the cathedral
50122 Florence, Italy

Phone:

+39 055 230 2885

Pane e Vino

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Piazza di Cestello, 3r
50124 Florence, Italy

Phone:

39 55 247 6956

Day 5 - Florence

Spend the day visiting villas north of town, including the Medici villas of the Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo and the Parco della Villa Medicea di Castello. The view from the Parco Territoriale di Monte Morello is breathtaking, and take some time for a walk around the beautiful Olmo park. There are several cafes and restaurants along the way to grab lunch at. Make sure to call ahead or check online to see if reservations are necessary for a tour of the villas. Dinner at Enoteca Pinchiorri, back in the city, is always an incredibly elegant and romantic affair.

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Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo

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Località Cafaggiolo
50030 Florence, Italy

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+39 055 849 8103

Olmo

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Località Olmo
50100 Florence, Italy

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+39 055 23 320

Parco della Villa Medicea di Castello

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Via di Castello, 47
50141 Florence, Italy

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+39 055 45 2691

Parco Territoriale di Monte Morello

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Strada dei Colli Alti
50019 Florence, Italy

Enoteca Pinchiorri

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Via Ghibellina, 87
50122 Florence, Italy

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+39 055 242757 & +39 055 242777

Day 6 - Florence

Explore Florence's history with a tour of the Museo di Firenze Com'Era. Have a lunch with a view in the rooftop garden at Terrazza Brunelleschi. Just across the Arno, the Piazzale Michelangelo has a truly beautiful vista overlooking the city. Take a walk across the Ponte Vecchio bridge, probably Florence's most well-known landmark. Then, walk to the Galleria degli Uffizi. Definitely get tickets ahead of time, as the lines can be long, but the incredible collection here of the works of the Renaissance Masters is more than worth any extra effort. Enjoy the best Tuscan cuisine that Florence has to offer with dinner at Cibreo.

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