Florence cafes & bars with a view

Mauro Bramante | 17 June 2019

What a better way to to take in the city than with a view of Florence's most iconic monuments or a panorama of the red-rooftops of the city? The warm…

The Best Wine Bars

Mauro Bramante | 11 June 2019

Right opposite the main entrance to the Palazzo Pitti on the south side of the river is the enoteca called Pitti Gola e Cantina. There is a good choice of…

Early Evening spots

Mauro Bramante | 08 June 2019

Life is taken at a more leisurely pace in Italy, so when you are visiting, slip into the Italian way of spending an evening and chill out for an hour…

After Dinner spots

Mauro Bramante | 05 June 2019

If you are looking for a lively atmosphere after dinner, head over to the tree lined Piazza Santo Spirito, one of the prettiest piazzas with its bars, restaurants and cafés…

After Meal Drinks

Mauro Bramante | 02 June 2019

A digestivo comes at the opposite end of a meal to the aperitivo, and as the name implies, it is intended to help you to digest. A popular digestivo in…

Window Shopping Itinerary

Mauro Bramante | 24 May 2019

As Italy is known world-wide for its style, fashion and an appreciation of beauty, a walk through an Italian shopping district can be much like a live walk through the…

Best Gift Shops

Mauro Bramante | 21 May 2019

Want to bring home a thoughtful souvenir of your time spent in Florence? Try one of these picks, each of them a true part of Florence's history and tradition. Pampaloni…

How to Explore Chianti from Florence

Mauro Bramante | 07 February 2019

When visiting Florence, it would be almost criminal to miss out on exploring nearby Chianti, a region famous for its fragrant red wines, delicious traditional cuisine, and breath-taking countryside. Indeed,…