Insider guides

Florentine for "dirty apron" is a tiny trattoria serving up authentic Florentine food for over 60 years. So good, it's a favorite spot for the city's soccer team and aristocratic persons worldwide.

The glittering birthplace of Renaissance and home of Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Primavera, Benvenuto Cellini's Medusa, is famous for breathtaking museums and art galleries such as the Uffizi Gallery and mid-16th cent Boboli Garden.

Enjoy wine tasting in the Chianti region, one of the most beautiful and famous areas in Tuscany. Miles and miles of vineyards that each season color the landscape in different hues attract thousands of visitors every year.

The simplicity and elegance, the passion for good and a natural inclination to beauty. The motto of the Orsa MAggiore restaurant. It also has an extremely cozy, neat and inviting beach. A secret tip from Villa Napoleone & Villa Paolina.

Florence Golf Club Ugolino is one of the most impressive and beautiful natural golf courses in the world and offers different levels of difficulty. Tee times should be booked in advance to ensure the SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR OUR GUESTS:

Inviting day trip from Villa Napoleone & Villa Paolina for a spectacular small harbor with excellent restaurant, breathtaking view and one of the most romantic small church named San Pietro. Absolutely a must!!

Enter this 17th century temple of perfumes and you will find yourself transported to a sensuous other dimensions. A trip to the sources is an experience not to be missed. Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di S.M.Novella one of the oldest ones.

One of the most spectacular thermal areas in Tuscany, in the province of Siena and inside the Orcia Valley Park.This is a place characterized by suggestive calcareous sediments made by the hot sulphureous water. A day trip in SPA.

This sleepy little flea market comprised of 29 dealers is open daily(no mid day). Everything from genuine antiques to pure junk can be found here. Vintage buttons, jewelry, books, and more. It's hard to leave at least one new find.

"My way of respecting the animal is to use all in the best way. In my shop, where the hospitality is sacred, you can buy beef, pork and lamb in season. In my restaurants we eat all together at the banquet."

RINGO'S BAR: Champagnerie and extra fine Slow Food in the old street of Borgo San Jacopo. The chef and owner Roman is an authentic and unique show ... You will remember eating in this palce forever ...

In the historic center of the city of Florence lies "Cantinetta Antinori". From the Antinoris' estates you can enjoy a glass of the rarest, most expensive vintages wine and exquisite food. They have been making wine since the 14th century.

Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, bread, pasta, and much more, always at the Central Market, the best products of the Tuscan tradition. From 1873 to now, the freshness and the quality of the products of the oldest market in Florence.

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.. " -Virginia Wolf.
Italy, Tuscany, Florence, are not only art and culture, but also food and good eating! Learn all the secrets of Tuscan and Italian cuisine.

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