What to do in Florence on Monday or Holiday?
by aquatic
If you have limited time for your visit and one of the days is Monday or big holiday, don't loose it. Don't go away, don't spend it in your hotel room...
I spent in Florence 4 days and still did not see enough. But everything depends on you interests. One of my days in Florence fell on Easter day. One museum was open till 12 PM. After the museum visit I spent all afternoon walking around city center. I went ot see Easter Mass, then I had nice cup of coffee in a nearby local cafe. Then I tried some ice cream. Then some wine. Then I had my portrait drawn by local artist...
Enjoy restaurant visit or go for a walk and see the sundown on Piazzale Michelangelo square with a nice view of the Florence. Or visit Boboli Gardens. It's open every day.
Actually, some of the museum are open on Monday, just not every Monday. Check this:
http://www.italianwelcome.com/english/museums.asp Piazzale Michelangelo. Saw the city in evening sun... Unforgettable.
Clock of Palazzo Vecchio
by codrutz
I was impressed by the simplicity and yet marvel of the big clock on the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio. 12 roman numbers, divided by twelve crosses, short hour and minute arms, elegant as a modern swiss watch. I wish I could have seen the mechanism behind the clock, surely it is ingenious and it had its part of breakdowns, but so many hours passed trough that clock, I really am amazed seeing those old tower clocks.
The Old Synagogue
by seagoingJLW
Here I am standing in front of the old Synagogue that looks really Byzantine. What an interesting building! It was built in the 19th century in the Spanish Moresque style. Inside this Jewish Tempio is the Israelitic Temple Museum containing old manuscripts and ritual objects.
It is located at Via Stibbert, 26
Beautiful Custom Made Shoes
by ForestqueenNYC about Stefano Bemer Shoes
UPDATE 2006: When I was in Florence in the Spring I went to the above address and could not find the shop. There is some road construction being done on that street so it is possible he has moved at least temporarily to another location. I have written to him to find out his new address but have not heard from him. In the meantime, you could check out the other shoemaker whose shop is opposite the Church of Santo Spirito.
ORIGINAL POSTING:
Stefano Bemer's shoes are a work of art. Even though you may not be interested in having your shoes made (they cost well over $1500 a pair), you may want to pass by just to see what an Italian artisan can do with a piece of leather. The last time I was there, just for a look, he was making golf shoes for Japanese clientele.
Stefano is very nice. Custom made shoes. Minimum of $1900, according to another website.
Hidden treasure
by bpritts about Il Caminetto
This restaurant is just 1 block from the action (south of the Duomo piazza) and was exquisite. We had two elegant lunches which were among our favorite meals in Italy.
Prices are reasonable for the quality level. Service and decor were great. The pasta bolognese was out of this world. The sauce was flavorful and rich, but just enough.
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Le Cappelle Medicee - bar snacks and beer
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the Pitti Palace from the Boboli Gardens
