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possible day trip destintion from florence. 1-2 hour train ride??

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Anzio

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Fiumicino

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Florence

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Florence- places to stay

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YellowSquare Florence

seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. all rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. 2 dorm beds in an all female dorm = $458 for 3 nights. $76 per person per night $152 total per night

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PLUS Florence

10-minute walk from Santa Maria Train Station, free WiFi, 0.6 mi from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, flat-screen TV, lockers and a private bathroom. The shared area is equipped with a microwave, fridge and vending machines. A full English buffet breakfast is available until 11:00. café provides drinks, snacks and ice creams during the day, while the restaurant serves pizza and other Italian dishes at dinner. Fortezza da Basso exhibition center is 1969 ft from the hostel, while Uffizi Gallery is a 12-minute walk away

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'Re-Dama

Located in Florence, a 12-minute walk from Fortezza da Basso Convention Center, 'RE-Dama Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. $353 for 3 nights, 2 people, economy twin room

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- Academy Hostel

- Hotel Cestelli

Eats:

-download the TooGoodToGo App (lets you get cheap food that restaurants didn't sell)

Morning:

Locals drink their espresso standing up at the bar. Breakfast is not really a thing, just coffee & croissant. never order a cappuccino /espresso afer 12pm.

- VIVOLI, hot chocolate, cakes and gelato.

- Caffe Barni Di Barcani Paolo - NO NONSENSE ONLY ESPRESSO!

- I Ghibellini. Try the cremino.

- Budellino Coffee shop.

Melaleuca bakery + bistrot

gooey cinnamon buns and coffee

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Lunch:

You can get lower prices by visiting restaurants at lunch, not dinner.

Osteria Buongustai

run by laura and lucia, cheap.

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S.forno

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Bar Galli

Light lunch

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Pizzeria Caffe' Bistrot - Malborghetto Firenze -

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Gustapizza

Arguably the best pizzeria in the city, Gustapizza offers an authentic Italian pizza experience. This is a must-try. This is a pizzeria – aka not a fancy restaurant. It’s cash only and there’s usually a line out the door. If it’s busy, know what you want to order and then listen closely for your number to be called (it’ll be FAST, like faster than you expect). If you’re lucky, there will be an open table packed with strangers and you’ll sit and meet a new friend. **Last time we were there, due to covid, you had to wait outside for your pizza order if you were taking it to-go. If you are eating in, prepare to pay a €2.50 pp “coperto” charge. 🌅 We loved taking the short walk back to the Arno River and eating on the bridge.

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Street Food:

- I Due Fratellini

Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio

Jack and I studied abroad in Florence, Italy in the spring of 2019. Since then, I’ve been back twice and to this day, it remains one of my favorite European cities. This is a collection of all of our favorite cafés and restaurants in Florence! ☕️🍕🍝

Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio is a marketplace located in a small neighborhood on Florence's east side. This market is not a common tourist spots, but is definitely the most traditional Italian market in town. Vendors offer a wide selection of meats, cheese, coffee, and more.

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- I'Tosso sandwich shop. Close to Duomo

Drink:

- Ke CiMetto? - cheaper.

- Norcineria E Vineria Della C.Bio- market stall, cheap wine, open until 2pm.

Wine windows!!

- BABAE, wine hour 7-8pm

- VIVOLI, hot chocolate, cakes and gelato.

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Best panini in Florence (free map)

Florence has become very well-known for panini, different kinds of sandwiches stuffed with all things delicious. Many visitors tend to flock in mass to the same Insta-famous shop, which is ok, but not worth wasting precious hours standing in line, when you could very easily just walk up to an even better establishment. This is my ultimate list as a Tuscan native, with detailed descriptions and videos about what makes each panini shop unique 💎 Don't forget to download Thatch app to access full features and to save ☑️ this map for future use! Italian Language 101: one panino, two panini.

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Sights:

Accademia Gallery

The Accademia Gallery is an art museum renowned for housing an impressive collection of masterpieces from various artists. It is most famous for being the home of Michelangelo's iconic sculpture of David. Tours are available for easier access, and general admission tickets begin at €13 for visitors from outside of the EU.

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Ponte Vecchio

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All’Antico Vinaio

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This spot is considered to be the most famous sanwhich shop in the world

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Pitti Palace

23€ for Pitti & Boboli ticket. 1 ticket 2 locations.

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The Boboli Gardens

Ticket is 11€ Or combo ticket is 23€ Opens 815am, Closes 710pm in Aug Closes 1st and last Mondays of the month

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Uffizi Gallery

39€ for 5 consecutive days for Uffizi, Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens. 26€ for just Uffizi

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Piazza del Duomo

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Piazzale Michelangelo

Visit at sunset for beautiful views of the whole city

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Rome:

Eats:

Breakfast:

- eat at the hostel (10€ or free)

- cappuccino, espresso (5€)

Sights:

Pantheon

free

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Piazza Navona

big plaza, popular people watching spot. sierra - sketching?

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Musei di Villa Torlonia

pretty park

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Trevi Fountain

Go at 5am-6am

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Colosseum

Costs money to see inside but 5€ to see just the gardens

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Baths of Caracalla

historic ruins

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Capitoline Museums

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Spanish Steps

Beverly reccomends gelato and people watching. Popular photo spot

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Vatican Rome

Really crowded, strict dress codes enforced

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Rome - Hostels

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The Beehive

$220 for 3 nights. 2 beds in an all female room. Free wifi, AC, Kitchen with small appliances. Common area/lounge area

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Free Hostels Roma

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$426 total for 3 nights, 2 beds in an all-female room. 20 minute walk from colosseum. Really nice shared outdoor space.

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Transport:

Omio App

Metro - very busy!!

^ Yellowsquare Hostel in Florence

Budget

Per person: 2,000

Plane tix - 650 there, 650 back, $1,300 total.

700 left of 2,000 total. = 100 per day.

Trains throughout Europe: Omio

Both of us: 4,000

2,600 for flights

$200/day total. $1,400 total for hostels, food, etc.

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More places in Florence

🍴 Pino's Sandwiches - Salumeria Verdi

Pino is somewhat of a legend in Florence. At his panini shop, you will find tourists and locals alike enjoying downright delicious paninos at a reasonable price! Make your own or choose from a list of paninos pre-made to perfection! 🥪

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La Carraia in Santa Croce

If there’s one place you must go to in all of Florence, it’s La Carraia. Just promise you’ll try the "Delizia La Carraia" flavor (but tbh, they're all amazing) and tell our friend and owner Roberto that we said hi! 👋 There is also another location on the opposite side of the Arno River.

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Trattoria Zà Zà

This family-owned trattoria has been operating since 1977 and is beloved by everyone who dines there! We really loved their carbonara and bolognese — but everything on the menu is delicious (and there’s a lot to choose from)! Don’t forget the tiramisu for dessert. 🍮 📅 Reservations are highly recommended. Click the link below to book!

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Mercato Centrale

On the second floor of this incredible indoor 19th-century market hall, there is a modern food hall that’s the perfect place for an aperitif, lunch or dinner! 🥂 Choose from a wide variety of options, grab a spritz from the bar, and enjoy this lively atmosphere.

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Ditta Artigianale

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Oblate Cafeteria

A great place to grab a café and cornetto. Just head to the Oblate Library and make you way to their café with an incredible view of the duomo. 😍

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Gelateria dei Neri

The only other gelato place you’re allowed to eat at, besides La Carraia 😉 — their salted caramel is amazingggg!!!

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Pitta M'Ingolli

Delicious, cheap paninis for around €5. We love going on Sunday to check out the artist market and then walking over to 📍Boboli Gardens afterward!

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Piazza della Repubblica

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Large pedestrian square filled with shops and cafes and a carousel.

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Yellow Bar

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They make their pasta and pizza homemade. Their carbonara is the best I’ve had. Very cheap too.

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Vernazza

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If you love Pesto, this is the place to purchase your jars of pesto!

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Pizza Napoli 1955

Pizza Napoli is best for a quick, easy, and affordable pizza. This spot offers table service, but you can also order your pizza to-go. Aside from Gustapizza (where wait times can exceed two hours), this pizza is the best in town. Our favorite thing to do is order to-go and take a two minute walk to Piazza della Signoria to indulge.

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Mercato Centrale

Mercato Centrale in Florence is a vibrant culinary haven, offering two stories of amazing, fresh food. There is truly an eclectic array of gourmet delights making it a food lover's paradise. From delectable Italian dishes to artisanal specialties, visitors can indulge in a diverse range of flavors amidst a lively and authentic market atmosphere.

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La Milkeria

Breakfast in Florence is essentially non-existant, unless you're only craving a croissant and a cappuccino. La Milkeria offers a wide-variety of breakfast favorites for an affordable price. The BEC bagels will remind you of New York, and the crepes will make you feel like you're in Paris.

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Vivoli

Vivoli is a Florence staple. This traditional shop is everything that you imagine when you picture an Italian gelato store. They offer over 40 flavors of gelato, coffee, and the best affogato you will ever have.

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Gelateria dei Neri

Gelateria dei Neri is arguably the most famous shop in town. They often have a line out the door and it is worth the wait. This gelato shop offers over 40 different unique flavors.

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Giardino dell'Iris