Insider guides

t's the oldest historical pharmacy in Europe, active for almost four centuries, and also one of the oldest commercial ever in Florence.Today the old "pharmacy" no more pharmacy, but perfume shop and herbalist's shop.

The Oltrarno is the southern part of the center of Florence, just south of the river Arno. In a few small streets you will find workshops oldest in Florence, here working silver, wood and producing the famous Florentine paper.

The school of Marcello Fantoni has just been reopened by the nephew Ginevra and with the help of master potters has taken courses, even daily. There is also a museum with a collection of ceramics artist.

Trendy restaurant, seafood, friendly environment.

Local cuisine, good selection of wines, simple but very nice menu.

Typical Florentine cuisine. To try the "Rigatoni in a bowl" (Rigatoni nella zuppiera).