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Italian espresso

My Journey with Italian Caffe

Written by airynfaerie on November 11, 2009

  • My tastebuds and overall feelings towards coffee changed during the year when we moved to Florence, Italy. Now that we live in the US again, I still don't drink coffee regularly as I eventually did...
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Christmas trees in Florence

Christmastime in Florence

Written by airynfaerie on October 16, 2009

  • If you're fortunate enough to be in Tuscany's capital city during Christmastime, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of events to occupy your time. From festivals and musicals to art exhibitions and...
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Michelangelo's David

Seeing Florence

Written by mlmeredith on August 10, 2007

  • Firenze (the real name for Florence) is now firmly ensconced on my list of favorite cities to return to (along with London, San Francisco, Boston and Honolulu). The galleries, the public art, the restaurants and...
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Tuscan countryside

An Accidental Tourist Cooking Class in Tuscany

Written by AdventuresWithAmy on June 8, 2007

  • My husband and I decided on an Italian holiday for our honeymoon. During this trip we visited Florence. Florence is an absolutely beautiful city, but what we really enjoyed was our day trip...
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The Campanile

The Duomo and Campanile

Written by JayBroek on November 21, 2003

  • My first sight of the Duomo was late in the evening on the day of our arrival in Florence. We had glimpsed Brunelleschi’s dome poking above the rooftops but nothing could prepare us for the...
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In the Boboli Gardens

Planning Tools and Tips

Written by Mary Porcher on March 27, 2001

  • USEFUL INTERNET SITESWeekend A Firenze - On this sight you can make reservations and purchase tickets for many of the Florence galleries. That way, you don't have to worry about calling when you're there,...
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Ognassanti church

Last thoughts-Galleria Dell Accademia & Ognissanti

Written by dawn on March 2, 2001

  • I like to write about places that others seem to pass over or touch on lightly and the Galleria Dell Accademia and the church Ognissanti fall into this category. Since the Galleria has tight security...
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Renting an Apartment in Florence

Written by Stella on September 17, 2001

  • If you were interested in moving to Florence, and thereby renting an apartment, I’d recommend getting here first, then looking. Any search done from home will yield the more expensive options, as Florentines are...
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A few tips about Florence

Written by jwagner on August 22, 2000

  • Good food abounds in Florence but ignore street food and pizza stands (these are better in Rome) and eat plenty of Gelatto. The best course to find inexpensive, authentic, and delicious Tuscan food is to...
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Four days in Florence 1

Written by jaydub1948 on June 14, 2007

  • Saturday, 17 March 2007 The Eurostar train to Florence from Roma Termini was really nice. There were complimentary snacks and coffee as well as newspapers in first class. We found our hotel in Florence, Grand Hotel...
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