Art & HistoryJune 27, 2025

Florence Beyond the Uffizi: Local Experiences for Curious Explorers

Florence offers much more than its masterpieces—explore its neighborhoods and authentic flavors.

written by Fabio Carucci
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Skip the Duomo and Uffizi for a day and wander through the Oltrarno district, filled with artisan workshops, vintage cafés, and traditional trattorias. Try a warm schiacciata in Sant’Ambrogio or take a leather workshop. Florence is a living, breathing city with hidden stories behind every doorway.

Florence Beyond the Uffizi: Local Experiences for Curious Explorers - Italians