Florence Guide for Study Abroad Students 🇮🇹
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Florence Guide for Study Abroad Students 🇮🇹
Martina Bartolozzi
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A full survival guide from one study abroad student to another on how to navigate this city and make the most out of your time here, while keeping that college student budget in mind!
"Ciao! My name is Haley and I'm studying abroad here in Florence. Throughout my time here, I have learned so much about navigating this beautiful city. I hope to share my experiences with you so that you can spend less time searching, and more time experiencing.
I’m sure you’re already well aware of the Accademia’s David, Piazzale Michelangelo, and of course, the Duomo. But here are some staples in Florence that your Study Abroad program didn’t mention to you."
Inside you will find:
- 7 cafes for your morning coffee and/or free wifi,
- 3 affordable lunch options + a guide to Florence's 13 best panini shops,
- 2 spots for special occasions,
- 3 essential bars,
- 5 under-the-radar activities, including a day trip to the beach,
- 9 shops to cover all the essentials: clothes, food and, obviously, vino 🍷
- and my own personal tips on safety, saving money and staying up do date with the best events!
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Cafes
Say goodbye to endless Google searches for the perfect café: we've done the legwork for you!
Forno Ghibellina
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This is the perfect cafe to grab something on the go.
Immediately when you enter, you’ll see the wide selection of delicious treats, sweets, and savories.
It’s great for grabbing a coffee and a snack on your way to class or work, and everything inside is so delicious.
You’ll notice in most coffee shops that Italians do not take their coffee on the road with them. They prefer to finish it in the store, whereas I- and probably you too- like to sip on my caffè latte throughout my morning. Because of this, most cafés serve coffees very small.
Ghibellina Caffe is one fo the few places that has a larger cup that you can enjoy on the go.
They are already so affordable, but they offer a student discount, and take American Express.
I need to note that there is no seating in this cafe, it isn’t a place to sit and work but it is great to grab on the go.
Closed on weekends.
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Gino's Bakery
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Stop by this little bakery on a hot day for a quick but delicious treat!
This cafe is not one to sit down and work at, but I have to include it because of the frozen orange juice. It is one of the most refreshing drinks I have ever had and it makes for the absolute best remedy for the summer heat.
Also a great place to enjoy baked goods from other regions:
- "cannoli" and "arancine" (stuffed fried rice balls with saffron) from Sicily;
- "sfogliatelle ricce" (crispy pockets of ricotta and candied fruit) from Naples;
- slices of savory "torta pasqualina" cake from Liguria;
- warm "torta valdostana" focaccia with cheese and ham from Northern Italy.
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Melaleuca bakery + bistrot
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Not only can you get the best cinnamon roll in town here, but this is also a beautiful location to sit, relax, and study.
Situated right along the river, it is great for grabbing a morning coffee and enjoying it outside.
There is plenty of room to grab a table and get some work done, you can stay as long as you want!
They have great Wi-Fi and take American Express."
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Shake Café
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This location is the ultimate study or remote work location.
They have a giant menu with lots of coffee options, as well as freshly-pressed juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, muffins of every kind, granola and more yummy things to eat (including vegan options).
Brunch/lunch service from 10am to 3:30pm with a richer menu of burgers, pancakes, sandwiches, salads, bowls and more.
They have great free Wi-Fi and will let you sit all day and work, as long as you order something.
They also take American Express.
They have multiple locations around the city but this one in particular has a huge space for indoor and outdoor seating.
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floret Artisan Kitchen & Bar
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I'll let you in on this little secret: a beautiful cafe hidden in the heart of downtown Florence, unmarked.
Head into LUISA via Roma fashion store, and up the stairs to discover this gem.
Floret is one of the most comfortable little cafes I have ever been in, and I could sit in there doing work all day long.
It is nice and quiet, with amazing food and drinks, especially their iced coffee, which is hard to come by in Florence.
They have free Wi-Fi, take American Express, and have the kindest staff!
P.S.- When you finish, I would definitely stop and look around LUISA before you leave. They have an amazing collection of pieces by all of the best designers. It is a beautiful store to browse through and appreciate.
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Libreria Libri Liberi
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A beautiful and cozy place to drink some coffee and get some work or studying done.
There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and as long as you order something, you can enjoy this location all day long.
There are also plenty of books to use if you are wanting to practice your Italian!
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Martina Bartolozzi
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Do you love Italy 🇮🇹 and good food? Then tap here to start planning your upcoming trip with a professional traveler.
My name is Martina, I'm an American Italian based in Florence, Tuscany, where I was born and raised, and I spend my life traveling up and down "the boot" sharing my best findings with fellow foodies, as a professional, licensed, Italian tour leader.
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- half Florentine 🇮🇹 and half Californian 🇺🇸, born and raised in Tuscany;
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- featured in numerous publications, including The Florentine, Marie Claire Italia, Beef Magazine, Eurocarni, Cook Corriere della Sera, Il Gusto La Repubblica, and more;
- avid traveler (20 countries!) and strong supporter of solo female travel.
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