Florence Tip
by Sergiuz
During the middle ages, whilst Piazza del Duomo, was the political center of the town, Piazza della Cisterna became the social and commercial hub for everyday life.
One of the peculiarities of Piazza della Cisterna (see below for more details) is its paving, made up with red bricks disposed in a fish-bone pattern.
The square is surrounded by 13th and 14th palaces built with calcareous golden stone, so typical in the area's architecture.
In the picture is a detail of the paving framework.
St Margaret's Church
by viddra
A few steps from Dante's house, you can find this small church. You might even think it's not worth looking into it or even mentioning, but...
The Chiesa di Santa Margherita de' Cerchi is an ancient church dedicated to Margaret the Virgin. It was built in 1032 and contains Neri di Bicci’s altarpiece, Madonna and Four Saints.
It is said to be the place where Dante married Gemma Donati in 1295 and where his great love, Beatrice Portinari, is burried.
I would have moved in if I could
by deebum25 about Mercato Centrale
Mercato Centrale is simply the place where you purchase all of your foodstuffs. If has two floors if I remember correctly and has every kind of food, drink and vegetable that you want, including food stalls where you could grab a quick lunch. I love food and I loved visiting, unfortunately we were staying in a hotel and I couldn't bring anything back except a bottle of limoncello!
ATAF Buses
by Jmill42
You will notice quiet, small buses roaming the streets of Florence, and they are the ATAF electric buses, calle bussini. They mainly run around the center of Florence and its small streets, where larger buses can't go. They can be quite useful in the heat or rain. Can't remember the exact price, but they were cheap. I think a Euro - Euro and half.
Try the Boar!
by Hopkid about Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco
Many tourists but we also saw some Italians soaking up the great atmosphere and eating the wonderful food at this small osteria on a quiet Oltrarno street. The exposed brick walls are over 400 years old. Taglialini con tartufi, cinghiale, creme caramel
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Fountain of Neptune
Three statues in line
fast and friendly service from the brothers
Palazzo della Signoria (Florence, Italy)
