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Visited Florence in 2018

Did my homework and talked to friends who lived there. Get a steak at Trattoria Mario (get there when they open at 12pm) Get the gnocchi at Osteria Santo Spirito (get reservation well in advance) Get gelato at Gelateria La Carraia Get online reservation (earlier the better) to climb the Duomo in advance. Climbing bell tower is also fun but do it a different day to save your knees. Views are outstanding. Al Tranvai is another good dinner spot. Sandwichic has great sandwiches. Uffizi Gallery is a great museum if you like art (get reservation). If you want to see David (and don’t mind pornography), get a reservation for Galleria Accademia. You won’t need much time there.
Posted: 04/24/2023 at 05:11 PM ET
(In response to this post by Tank)

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Planning a trip to Florence/Tuscany this fall. Suggestions??
Tank • 04/24/23 04:06 PM ET
yrs ago stayed at Badia a Coltibuono
greybeard hokie • 04/25/23 10:45 AM ET
Sorry, there is nothing to rent in Tuscany**
ModerateHokie • 04/25/23 10:37 AM ET
Procure the services of “a guy”.
Newt • 04/24/23 08:11 PM ET
So, tell them you're Michael Corleone? **
TomTurkey • 04/24/23 09:17 PM ET
Cinque Terre Is on my list….
kjhokie • 04/24/23 06:57 PM ET
Has to be a Red Lobster **
TomTurkey • 04/24/23 06:02 PM ET
^^^ this!**
FfxStationHokie • 04/24/23 06:47 PM ET
Lol that’s where I am now
HwoodHokie • 04/24/23 05:52 PM ET
I suggest you cancel it.**
BobG • 04/24/23 05:47 PM ET
Rick Steves hates you **
TomTurkey • 04/24/23 09:19 PM ET
Save some coin and go to Busch Gardens(Italy) instead?**
FfxStationHokie • 04/24/23 05:45 PM ET
Walk over the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge up to the Piazzale Michelangelo.**
PWR2LZ • 04/24/23 05:30 PM ET
I always mention Boboli Park when asked about Florence. When we went, we
Coach McGuirk • 04/24/23 05:29 PM ET
Pompeii is unbelievable. We were there in March. Not too crowded. **
UTPr0sim • 04/24/23 06:49 PM ET
Is this Flo from the Progressive ads or from Mel's Diner?**
Pylons • 04/24/23 05:17 PM ET
Visited Florence in 2018 ◄
6GHokie • 04/24/23 05:11 PM ET
Don't fly into Florence (Pisa or Rome are better!) Check the link
UTPr0sim • 04/24/23 05:07 PM ET
Don't mention Chef Boyardee**
MrBayAreaHokie • 04/24/23 04:47 PM ET
How about Olive Garden, real Italian.**
UsherDog2008 • 04/24/23 05:05 PM ET
Forget about Tuscany. There are no places to rent, its booked solid.**
HokieNoVA • 04/24/23 04:39 PM ET
great pull**
MrBayAreaHokie • 04/24/23 06:12 PM ET
I'm paying Mr. Ciccio 2 million lira. **
Tank • 04/24/23 04:55 PM ET
Not one single villa left?!?!**
Victory Ticker • 04/24/23 04:52 PM ET
Make sure you stop at the buc-ees in Florence, just off 95...**
Vienna_Hokie • 04/24/23 04:27 PM ET
…un-shun**
chumley • 04/24/23 05:06 PM ET
Montepulciano was a highlight of our trip to Italy. Went to four different
vt90 • 04/24/23 04:10 PM ET
Loves me some Montepulciano!**
DonHo-kieHi • 04/24/23 08:08 PM ET
agree 100% - Montepulciano is amazing - stayed there for five days
MADHOKIE • 04/25/23 11:16 AM ET