Lampredotto – Florence Italy The Lampredotto Florentine street food stand has delicious sandwiches made of pork and tripe. This is great fast food! Walking by and seeing people standing around eating their sandwiches there is no way you can pass on without ordering one. And I did!!! Great stuff! Lampredotto – Florence Italy
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Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy
Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy In the shadow of the Duomo is a Florentine landmark called Caffe Scuderi serving cappuccinos, sweets, sandwiches, and prosecco. Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy What a treat! Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy I love this about Italy. These little caffes that tempt you with their delicious snacks as you walkContinue reading “Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy”
The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy
The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the world famous Uffizi Gallery Museum. The Museum is well known for beautiful Italian art ranging from Roman times to the Renaissance. The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy The Museum itself is a work of art. HereContinue reading “The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy”
Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy
Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy One night in Florence I ate dinner here at the Acqua al 2 Restaurant. It was fantastic! Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy The walls are decorated with plates that have been personalized by celebrities that have eaten at the restaurant. Musicians suchContinue reading “Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy”
Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort – Florence Italy
Villa Tolomei Hotel – Florence Italy This visit to Florence I booked the Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort. Using Expedia I researched my hotel options ahead of my trip and the Tolomei listed a 5 star rating with excellent guest reviews at a very reasonable price. People ask me how I find my hotels whileContinue reading “Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort – Florence Italy”
Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione
Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione My first night back in Florence and looking for a nice dinner I asked for suggestions from my hotel concierge. Without hesitation he suggested the Trattoria Parione, phoned in my reservation and rang me up a taxi. What service! Before this evening was done I would be deeply gratefulContinue reading “Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione”
The Gallery of the Academy – Florence
The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, or “Gallery of the Academy of Florence”, is an art museum in Florence that is most famous for the famous statue of Michelangelo’s David. Although you may see other replicas of the statue of David in Florence, the Gallery of the Academy has housed the original statue of David sinceContinue reading “The Gallery of the Academy – Florence”
The Ponte Vecchio – Florence
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), is one of the most famous landmarks of Florence Italy. The bridge spans the Arno river and houses many jewelry shops and other shops of interest. Believed to be first built in Roman times the bridge has been rebuilt over the centuries because of floods. The Ponte Vecchio isContinue reading “The Ponte Vecchio – Florence”
Hop on, Hop off, Bus Tour and Sights Around Town – Athens Greece
Hop on, Hop off, Bus Tour and Sights Around Town – Athens Greece I’ve mentioned this many times on my blog and I’ll repeat myself here as well. Anytime you are visiting a city that offers a Hop on, Hop off Bus Tour be sure to purchase tickets and get on. This is a fantasticContinue reading “Hop on, Hop off, Bus Tour and Sights Around Town – Athens Greece”
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Athens Greece
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Athens Greece The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theater built in 160 AD located on the southern slope of the Acropolis. The amphitheater was built by Herodes Atticus as a tribute to his wife and could seat as many as 5,000 for concerts and other performances. TheContinue reading “The Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Athens Greece”
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