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Florence, Italy
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items For my Junior year Spring semester, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. I was there for five months, and during my time, I got to know the city like the back of my hand. Here are all my recommendations for restaurants, activities, and going out!
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Aperitivo & Wine Windows!
Restaurants!
I ate here a few times while abroad, and it was some of the best food in Florence. It is hard to find authentic food in Florence, but La Giostra is definitely one of those places. It is very touristy, but the food is high-quality and worth the price....
La Giostra
My absolute favorite restaurant in Florence. I found that this restaurant had the most authentic food in Florence. I highly recommend making a reservation at La Buchetta and ordering the Florentine steak. The menu is full of amazing foods, and the se...
La Buchetta Food & Wine Restaurant
This family-owned restaurant is one of the most authentic in Florence! If you have a gluten allergy, this restaurant is the perfect place. Almost all on their menu can be made gluten-free, and they take extreme caution and care to make sure there is ...
Ciro&Sons
This is a cute little restaurant, that has outdoor seating, on the other side of the Arno in Santo Spirito! One of their more famous dishes is the pear ravioli. I enjoyed them, but they are definitely an acquired taste! I would highly recommend stopp...
Trattoria 4 Leoni - Firenze
This is a cute restaurant in Santa Maria Novella. I would definitely recommend making a reservation, as it is always busy! I had the linguine and vongole and it was amazing. Florence is not known for having many fish options in their restaurants, but...
Home - English - Trattoria 13 Gobbi
Mister pizza is a perfect spot if you are by the suono and looking to grab a quick bite to eat! The pizzas are delicious and they have so many options. This is a great place to hit if you have allergies as they have lactose free cheese and gluten fre...
MISTER PIZZA - PIAZZA DUOMO, Florence - Tripadvisor
Sgrano is an entirely gluten-free restaurant that has everything! I went with my mom, who is gluten-free, and I honestly couldn't tell a difference. The food was delicious!
SGRANO GLUTEN FREE, Florence - Photos & Restaurant Reviews
A beautiful restaurant! I went for dinner, but I would recommend going for drinks instead, as the portions are small and the prices are high. We made reservations, but it's not always needed. They don't offer a large menu, so if you are a pickier eat...
Home - La Ménagère
I went here for dinner one night, and the pizza and pasta were delicious. If you are studying in Florence, Gusto Leo is on the cheaper side, which is a bonus if you are constantly eating out.
Gustoleo, Restaurant & Pizzeria
Things to do!
One of the most beautiful churches in Florence. I was jaw-dropped when I visited. I highly recommend carving out time in your day to go visit. The pictures do not do it justice!
Cappelle Medicee
I visited Boboli Gardens multiple times while I was abroad in Florence. It was so peaceful to sit outside and read a book, relax, or do some work. Boboli Gardens is attached to Pitti Palace, which I would also highly recommend, but this activity will...
Boboli Gardens
Attached to Boboli Gardens. I visited the museums multiple times as well, so I could see as many of the exhibits as possible. I was able to break it up and not see them all at one time, but even if you can't split it up, it is still worth the visit!
Palazzo Pitti
This is the oldest pharmacy in the world. It is definitely a must-visit, as it is extremely beautiful inside, even if you don't intend to buy anything. The price definitely ranges, depending on what you intend to purchase, whether that be soaps or pe...
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella - Since 1221
I would walk past the Palazzo Vecchio almost every day while I was in Florence. It is just as beautiful inside as it is outside. If you have the opportunity, even just to go inside and walk around, I would recommend it. If you have the extra time to ...
Palazzo Vecchio
My friends and I would come watch the sunset from here at least once a week, if possible. It is a spot where you can see the entirety of Florence from above. I would highly recommend taking the hike up the mountain or using public transportation to g...
Piazzale Michelangelo of Florence - Useful Information
This museum is where the famous ‘David’ sits. If you are in Florence, you have to take the opportunity to visit. It is a small museum, but 100% worth visiting to see such a beautiful piece of artwork.
Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
Odeon was my favorite place to study, but aside from that, a beautiful theater/bookshop to visit! If you are studying abroad, I highly recommend taking advantage of Odeon for studying, as it offers free WiFi, and you can watch a film while you study!
GiuntiOdeon
Going out!
My friends and I loved stopping by before hitting the clubs. The drinks here are amazing. My top drinks from Green Street are: the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini, Pornstar Martini, and an Espresso Martini. If you get there early enough, they will se...
Green Street Bar
My FAVORITE club in Florence. My friends and I went every Wednesday, almost. The atmosphere is amazing, the music is amazing, and it was mostly young kids, whether they were Italians or study abroad kids, so another great place to meet people! If you...
Space Club
While studying abroad, I went to Babylon a handful of times. It was not my favorite club, but it is a great one if you like hearing more rap when you go out. I definitely found it to be a mixed crowd; study-abroad students, Italian students, and olde...
Babylon Club
This is another popular club in the center of Florence! I went a few times because they had many theme nights and played different kinds of music. This is one of the more popular clubs in Florence, and there is always a line, even at 2 am, so I would...
YAB Official®️ (@yabfirenze) · Florence - Instagram
Aperitivo & Wine Windows!
I came to View on Art so many times throughout my semester abroad because the views of truly breathtaking! I highly recommend putting this Aperitivo spot on your bucket list, you won’t regret it! The one thing I will say, it does get crowded, but for...
View on Art Rooftop Cocktail Bar - Florence Restaurants - Tripadvisor
This is attached to Giunti Odeon - the theater! I frequented often as they had great bites to eat and a wine window! I highly recommend stopping by the wine window if you are in the area!
CAFE ODEON, Florence - Restaurant Reviews, Photos ... - Tripadvisor
A friend and I tried out this spot in Santa Maria Novella! The bar was small, but absolutely stunning and the drinks spoke for themselves! If you are in Florence solo or in a group of two I highly recommend checking out this spot. It’s very small and...
The Arts Inn Firenze art gallery cocktail bar