Florence Tip
by imho
When I finally figured out that I was heading in the wrong direction (no wonder there wasn't a single tourist in sight!) I made my way back along the Arno towards the Ponte Vecchio, Florence's most famous bridge, and the city's symbol. Renown for the goldsmiths' shops that give it an even more romantic appearance, it was built in 1345 by Taddeo Gaddi and Neri di Fioravanti to substitute the ancient Roman bridge that had been destroyed many times by the flooding of the Arno. Ponte Vecchio was the only bridge that the Germans spared in their 1944 retreat. It is made of three arches and hosts a bust of Benvenuto Cellini by Raffaello Romanelli.
Bringing a laptop? Need an adaptor?
by mariocibelli
In the summer it is hot as hell and the city goes ultra-casual,so just leave the ugly white tennis shoes at home. Florence is very laid back in the summer. Very easy to find all types of adaptors for foreign plugs at the Esselunga Supermarket, there is a whole display of adaptors for the plugs and they are dirt cheap, about 2 Euros, I paid 11$ at Radio Shack for an American adaptor and several pounds too many for a UK one.
Those cheap converters never seem to work and have the habit of blowing out the electricity in the whole building.
About everything
by Alex_71 about San Lorenzo Market
In the san lorenzo's market you can find about everything about dresses,shoes,t-shirts,leather,bags.It's a very good area where you can check if there is somethng u are interested about.You can confrontate prices and i'm sure you'll find what u are sarching for Most of all you can buy t-shirts,bags and shoes...but there are also other interesting thngs to watch and buy
How do I get to town?
by kenadams
Ok: so you've experienced the thrill of landing at Amerigo Vespucci airport in Florence (landing on runway 23 adds a great buzz).
Now how do you get to your hotel/camping/hostel...?
The airport shuttle: 4 euros; goes to the city center.
A cab: goes anywhere, but it will cost you big $$$. Fares are high, and so is traffic. A terrible combination: expect to pay a least 15 euros, but up to 25/30 to go from the airport to the central district (Piazza del Duomo, for example).
Hidden, non advertised option: express buses heading inbound from outside the city should (should!) stop right outside the airport perimeter to pick up passengers. The cost of the ticket is 1 euro, but you won't find it at the airport (they'll do anything to make you hire a cab!). This is actually an option for going to the airport (on your way back, when you've spent all your money shopping): LAZZI or CAP bus lines, heading to the cities of Prato or Lucca, leave from Piazza Adua (in front of the train station) and stop in front of the airport on request. The fare is 1 euro, the ordinary metrpolitan bus fare.
candlelight dinner
by tompt about Ristorante da Mimmo
The ambiance in the restaurant with the large candles and the spices hanging from the ceiling is just great!
But we are not the only ones who discovered it, it is wise to make reservations, especially in weekends. (The restaurant is closed on sundays!) Loved the antipasta misto.
A mix of local apetizers, containing cheese, meats, bread with tomato, bread with a liverspread, and so much more...
This painting in the Baptistry is now real
The new chap...........
Firenze from Piazelle Michelangelo
Florence, Duomo (interior)
