food and drink
Local Flavors: where to eat and drink in FlorenceApr 29, 2024 • 5 min read
Plan your meals in Florence with this local's guide to tried and trusted places to eat and drink.
Florence Travel Stories
budget travel9 money-saving tips for budget travelers in FlorenceApr 21, 2024 • 7 min read
These budget travel tips can help your euros go further in Florence.
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art and cultureFlorence's best neighborhoods for art, food and local lifeApr 9, 2024 • 7 min read
Whether you want to be in the heart of the city, close to good bars and food, or quieter districts, we share the best neighborhoods to stay in in Florence.
public transport7 of the best day trips from FlorenceApr 8, 2024 • 7 min read
Florence is a captivating city, but if you can tear yourself away, there are many great day trips to the wider region and beyond.
destination practicalitiesThe best times to visit FlorenceApr 7, 2024 • 5 min read
Plan the perfect time for your trip to Florence with this seasonal guide.
destination practicalities10 things to know before visiting FlorenceApr 5, 2024 • 5 min read
Careful advance planning is the key to getting the most out of your visit to the Tuscan capital. Here’s all you need to know before your trip to Florence.
activitiesThe best things to do to really experience FlorenceApr 5, 2024 • 10 min read
From incredible architecture to locally sourced dishes that will blow your mind, here are the top things to experience in Florence.
activitiesFlorence vs Venice: how to choose between two Italian iconsMar 6, 2024 • 8 min read
How does anyone decide between Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, and Venice, a city of marble palaces floating on a lagoon? Our writers can help.
shoppingFlorence in 5 Shops: Tuscan leather, hand-painted ceramics and sculpture souvenirsFeb 21, 2024 • 4 min read
From the Romanelli family's studio to the contemporary designs of Bottega Pendolare, Florence balances its rich history with vibrant, contemporary design.
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food17 of the best places to eat in Florence, ItalyFeb 7, 2024 • 7 min read
Seeing all the incredible architecture and museums around Florence works up an appetite. Treat your tastebuds at one of these sensational restaurants.
architectureA Total Trip: what I spent on a long weekend in FlorenceOct 31, 2023 • 7 min read
Three days of amazing art, Aperol spritzes and even a wedding proposal in Florence. All for under €500.
activitiesGet into: calcio storico in FlorenceMar 30, 2023 • 8 min read
No sporting event can truly prepare you for the spectacle of calcio storico in Florence. Get into the details with our local expert, Angelo Zinna.
art and cultureRome vs Florence: how to choose the perfect Italian city for youFeb 8, 2022 • 7 min read
The delights of both Rome and Florence are reason enough for a trip to Italy. But if you only have time for one, which should you pick?
museumsFlorence's must-see museums: from the sublime to the RenaissanceDec 7, 2021 • 6 min read
Florence boasts the kind of Renaissance art collection other cities can only dream of hosting. Here's our guide to its best galleries of Tuscan treasure.
wildlife and natureFlorence's most fantastic parks and gardensOct 14, 2021 • 6 min read
Florence may be overflowing with art and beauty, but its secret green spaces are harder to find. Here's how to find the city's best gardens and parks.
health and wellnessWhat travel looks like in Italy in 2020Aug 12, 2020 • 6 min read
Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.
- beachesPerfect places to travel with your baby
Jul 25, 2019 • 5 min read
Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…
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foodHow to live like a Local in FlorenceMar 19, 2018 • 4 min read
When Lonely Planet Local Nardia Plumridge first laid eyes on Florence as a teenager, it was love at first sight. Today, the Renaissance capital’s classic…
shoppingMust-know travel tips for first-timers in ItalyNov 7, 2016 • 6 min read
Everyone knows Italy – Rome’s iconic ruins, Tuscany’s vine-clad hills, Venice’s romantic waterways. These have all been on traveller's radars for centuries…
foodThe ultimate foodie tour of TuscanyMar 30, 2016 • 5 min read
If Italy can claim Europe’s most tempting cuisine, Tuscany is both its larder and its inspiration. This sun-drenched, vine-lined region is rich in slices…
shoppingShopping in Florence: the city’s best souvenirsNov 16, 2015 • 6 min read
After spending time in Florence, you’re likely to want to take home more than your memories. This is one of the world’s great shopping destinations, with…
artFlorence’s must-see masterpiecesNov 10, 2015 • 5 min read
Art and architecture in Florence are world-class and timeless. The city hit the jackpot in medieval and Renaissance times when painters, sculptors and…
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