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Day 1, Friday September 22, 2017 Florence Sample Itinerary Day 1, Friday September 22, 2017 1: Breakfast and flowers at La Ménagère (Cafe) Address: R, Via de' Ginori, 8, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy About: Part café, part florist, La Ménagère is definitely Instagram worthy. This beautifully designed restaurant is welcoming enough to sit for awhile and enjoy the atmosphere, or order an artfully arranged meal. Although the food is good, the portions are small for a meal. Downstairs they have a music area for live jazz every Friday and other live performances different nights of the week. With such an inviting atmosphere, you can pull up a chair to order a coffee and a slice of cake while planning your next trip. - CultureTrip Opening hours Sunday 8AM-2:30AM Monday 8AM-2:30AM Tuesday 8AM-2:30AM Wednesday 8AM-2:30AM Thursday 8AM-2:30AM Friday 8AM-2:30AM Saturday 8AM-2:30AM Phone number: +39 055 0750600 Website: http://www.lamenagere.it/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-m%C3%A9nag%C3%A8re-firenze-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d8373670-Reviews-La_Menagere-Florence_Tuscany.html 2: Visit the Riccardi Medici Palace (Activity) Address: Via Camillo Cavour, 3, 50129 Firenze, Italy About: Located Palazzo Medici Riccardi is one of the most important architectural sites in Florence, and the storied home to many of its most famous residents. Commissioned to Michelozzo in 1444 by Cosimo the Eldest, the palace was the project of many other artists, including Michelangelo. Eventually, the Medici family sold the palace to the Riccardi, who extended the palace, adding baroque stylings. One of the magnificent features of the palace is the Chapel of the Magi, adorned with famous and breathtaking frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli. Visit the incredible museum to get a sense of the power and wealth these influential families had on art and culture. Opening hours Sunday 8:30AM-7PM Monday 8:30AM-7PM Tuesday 8:30AM-7PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:30AM-7PM Friday 8:30AM-7PM Saturday 8:30AM-7PM Phone number: +39 055 276 0340 Website: http://www.palazzo-medici.it/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/palazzo-medici-riccardi-firenze https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d242857-Reviews-Palazzo_Medici_Riccardi- Florence_Tuscany.html 3: Rest up at JK Place (Lodging) Address: Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 7, 50123 Firenze, Italy About: This refined hotel is a 6-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella railway station, 7 minutes from Florence Cathedral and 10 minutes from Ponte Vecchio. Elegant rooms have traditional decor and come with free minibars and Wi-Fi. All have flat-screen TVs and some feature 4-poster beds. Upgraded rooms are on 2 levels with separate sitting rooms and pull-out sofas. There's 1 room with a rooftop terrace. Room service is available. Continental breakfast is complimentary. There's a stylish restaurant and a lounge, plus a courtyard garden and a terrace. Opening hours Sunday 7AM-11PM Monday 7AM-11PM Tuesday 7AM-11PM Wednesday 7AM-11PM Thursday 7AM-11PM Friday 7AM-11PM Saturday 7AM-11PM Phone number: +39 055 264 5181 Website: http://www.jkplace.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/hotel-j-k-place-firenze https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187895-d279283-Reviews-JK_Place_Firenze-Florence_Tuscany.html 4: Climb to the top of Giotto's Bell Tower (Activity) Address: Piazza del Duomo Historical Center Florence About: One of the four principal monuments of the Piazza del Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower is a striking, 87.5 meter-tall tower, built in red, white, and green marble. Begun in 1334 by Giotto (he died before its completion), the tower is an iconic example of 14th century Gothic architecture. Hexagonal panels, lozenges, and reliefs tell the story of the creation of man, and his spiritual and intellectual pursuits. The tower was eventually finished in 1359 by Talenti, who is responsible for the two large windows at the top of the tower, as well as the terrace, which can be reached if you climb the 400 steps to the top. Opening hours Sunday 8:15AM-6:50PM Monday 8:15AM-6:50PM Tuesday 8:15AM-6:50PM Wednesday 8:15AM-6:50PM Thursday 8:15AM-6:50PM Friday 8:15AM-6:50PM Saturday 8:15AM-6:50PM Phone number: 055 230 2885 Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giotto Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/campanile-di-giotto-firenze https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d242864-Reviews-Campanile_di_Giotto- Florence_Tuscany.html 5: Snack your way through Mercato Centrale (Activity) Address: Mercato Centrale, 50123 Firenze, Italy About: The 19th-century built Mercato Centrale is a foodie nirvana, a 95-meter long neoclassical food market that is both gastronomically and architecturally impressive. The market is essentially an enormous maze of food stalls, which are bursting with local produce, astonishingly fresh fish and seafood, artisan bread, cured meat, and extra creamy buffalo mozzarella. All the shops are run by artisanal traders who are passionate about their craft, so feel to chat them up as you ogle, taste, and purchase. On the ground floor, you will find the butchers, fishmongers, fruit and vegetable vendors and small specialty shops selling local olive oils, meats, cheeses and much, much more. Recently re-opened to the public and renewed in 2014 is the second level to the market, a food hall open seven days a week. Note: Parini's is a great stop for Tuscan salumi, cheeses, and dried goods to bring home. They will vacuum seal on request! Opening hours Sunday 10AM-12AM Monday 10AM-12AM Tuesday 10AM-12AM Wednesday 10AM-12AM Thursday 10AM-12AM Friday 10AM-12AM Saturday 10AM-12AM Phone number: 055 239 9798 Website: http://www.mercatocentrale.it/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/mercato-centrale-firenze-firenze-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d195018-Reviews-Mercato_Centrale-Florence_Tuscany.html 6: Shop for leather at San Lorenzo Market (Activity) Address: Piazza San Lorenzo, Firenze, Italy 50123 About: The San Lorenzo Markets are actually made up of two separate markets. One is known as the Central Market (Mercato Centrale), which is a two-level indoor food market (you’ll find butchers, fishmongers, produce, and specialty shops with quality pantry items). The other is an outdoor market filled with stalls selling leather, clothes, and kitschy souvenirs. The markets run from the Church of San Lorenzo — along Via Ariento — all the way to Via Nazionale. It’s a great place to search for bargains and little trinkets, rather than high-quality, place-specific gifts. Opening hours Sunday 8AM-12AM Monday 8AM-12AM Tuesday 8AM-12AM Wednesday 8AM-12AM Thursday 8AM-12AM Friday 8AM-12AM Saturday 8AM-12AM Phone number: 055 264 5184 Website: http://www.operamedicealaurenziana.it Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/mercato-di-san-lorenzo-firenze?osq=san+lorenzo+market https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d523520-Reviews-San_Lorenzo_market- Florence_Tuscany.html 7: See the David at the Galleria dell'Accademia (Activity) Address: 60, Via Ricasoli, 58, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy About: The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze is the art museum that’s home to Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece: the David sculpture. Although you’ll definitely have to endure a line to see the David in all his glory, the famous statue is absolutely worth the wait. The subtle details are impressive and outstanding, from the veins in his arms to the leg muscles and knowing expression on his face. Michelangelo is also the master behind the unfinished San Matteo and four Prigioni, which are also displayed in the gallery. Admission price of €8. Skip the lines and book your tour ahead of time here: http://www.florence-museum.com/accademia-gallery-tour.php or book your tickets in advance via the link below. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-6PM Monday Closed Tuesday 9AM-6PM Wednesday 9AM-6PM Thursday 9AM-6PM Friday 9AM-6PM Saturday 9AM-6PM Phone number: +39 055 294883 Website: http://www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.beniculturali.it/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/galleria-dellaccademia-firenze https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d195556-Reviews-Galleria_dell_Accademia- Florence_Tuscany.html 8: Visit the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) (Activity) Address: Piazza del Duomo Firenze 50122 About: Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, otherwise known as the Duomo, is Florence’s most iconic landmark. You can’t miss Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola, the beautiful bell tower, or the striking pink, white and green marble facade that characterizes the city landscape. If you choose to climb the 463 steps to the Brunelleschi-designed dome, you’ll experience incomparable panoramic views. If that’s not enough, you can also climb the 82-meter high bell tower. The mosaic pavements are the main attraction inside the cathedral. Opening hours Sunday 1:30PM-5PM Monday 10AM-4:30PM Tuesday 10AM-4:30PM Wednesday 10AM-4:30PM Thursday 10AM-4:30PM Friday 10AM-5PM Saturday 10AM-5PM Phone number: 055 230 2885 Website: http://ilgrandemuseodelduomo.it/#cattedrale Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/cattedrale-di-santa-maria-del-fiore-firenze https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d198675-Reviews- Duomo_Cattedrale_di_Santa_Maria_del_Fiore-Florence_Tuscany.html 9: Explore the list of homemade, rotating flavors and freshly pressed cones at this small shop, Gelateria Edoardo (Cafe) Address: Piazza del Duomo, 45/R, 50122 Firenze, Italy About: Opening hours Sunday 10:30AM-10:30PM Monday 10:30AM-10:30PM Tuesday 10:30AM-10:30PM Wednesday 10:30AM-10:30PM Thursday 10:30AM-11PM Friday 10:30AM-11PM Saturday 10:30AM-11PM Phone number: +39 055 281055 Website: http://www.edoardobio.it/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/edoardo-firenze https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d4312125-Reviews-Edoardo_Il_Gelato_Biologico- Florence_Tuscany.html 10: Stroll through the Piazza della Repubblica (Activity) Address: Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze, Italy About: Piazza della Repubblica has been a hallmark of the city center since the Roman era.
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