{"id":1551,"date":"2019-11-21T13:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/top-10-non-touristy-florence-tips-from-locals\/"},"modified":"2019-11-21T13:00:31","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T13:00:31","slug":"top-10-non-touristy-florence-tips-from-locals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/top-10-non-touristy-florence-tips-from-locals\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Non-Touristy Florence Tips From Locals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>This hopelessly romantic city is packed to the brim with beauty, art, culture\u2026 and tourists! Break away from the crowds and experience the local side of Florence.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As the lights twinkling from the windows of the <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/florence\/routes\/duomo-ponte-vecchio\/\">Ponte Vecchio<\/a> reflect onto the Arno river and the towering Duomo catches the last rays of golden light, it\u2019s easy to see why this Renaissance city enchants every traveller lucky enough to wander its storied streets. But the secret is out, and Florence has topped the charts of \u201cmust-visit\u201d cities for years. While climbing to the top of Brunelleschi\u2019s red cathedral dome and getting up close and personal with Michelangelo\u2019s David are bucket list items, our Florence photographers have given us the scoop on their favourite off-the-beaten-path activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smnovella.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">Founded in 1221, this stunning pharmacy is one of the oldest in the world. Not only is the ancient building itself awe-inspiring, with beautiful frescos overhead and stunning 16th-century architectural details, but it also sells award-winning, botanically inspired beauty products that are worth the price tag.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-3_original-55-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple hugging with the city of Florence, Italy in the background\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61945\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Book your Florence Photographer<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"custom-button\" href=\"\/destinations\/florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsper.com\/en\/contemporary-artists\/italy\/6737\/clet-abraham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Clet Abraham street art<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">As you lose yourself in the winding Italian streets, a unique kind of art may catch your attention. This French street artist sneakily adorns street signs across the city with graphic stickers, and today, his art can be found all around the world. How many can you find?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sonya-in-Florence-for-Flytographer-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple walking in front of the Duomo church in Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61954\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italianways.com\/the-crystal-palace-of-florences-tepidarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Tepidarium del Roster<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">This intricate iron and glass greenhouse was dubbed the \u201ccrystal palace\u201d in 1880, and today, it\u2019s still a stunning piece of unique architecture among the stone buildings of Florence. Today, it\u2019s worth a stroll through the well-tended garden and to admire the design. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-32_original-19-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple + woman is being lifted by the man in front of the Duomo Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61930\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-21_original-42-1.jpg\" alt=\"Couple walking near the Duomo church in Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61932\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_5\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/story\/19th-century-florentine-landmark-restored-to-former-glory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Le Rampe del Poggi<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-camilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flytographer Camilla<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s3\"> loves to visit this highly-decorative romantic ruin that has been painstakingly restored to its 19th-century glory. Admire the incredible detail throughout this four-tier fountain and wander the quaint streets of the traditional neighborhood of San Niccol\u00f2.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/florence-06-11-2019-family-trip-12_original-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"family with a little girl, swinging her and walking in Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61905\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/florence-06-11-2019-family-trip-69_original-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61906\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-camilla\/\">Photo: Camilla in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_6\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g187895-d12539569-Reviews-Villa_Bardini-Florence_Tuscany.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Villa Bardini<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">The Bardini Gardens are often overlooked by travellers, so these stunning grounds still feel like an undiscovered secret. From panoramic views of the city to dazzling Wisteria tunnels to Baroque stairwells fit for royalty, allow plenty of time for getting lost among the many pathways.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-12_original-42-1.jpg\" alt=\"Couple dancing on a lookout point, overlooking the city of Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61911\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-emma\/\">Photo: Emma in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_7\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/leatherschool.biz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Scuola del Cuoio<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">This historic and prestigious leather school adjacent to the stunning <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santacroceopera.it\/it\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Croce church<\/a> is the pinnacle of artisan craftsmanship in the city. Watch these leather masters at work, and should you choose to purchase one of their handmade bags, the hefty price tag is worth it for a tangible piece of Florentine history.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-12_original-43-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple walking in front of the Duomo in Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61947\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_8\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theflorentine.net\/lifestyle\/2013\/01\/le-murate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Le Murate<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">This former Florentine prison complex has been transformed into a hip spot for an <i>aperitivo<\/i>, drinks and often free entertainment. Tucked away down a side street, it\u2019s a hidden spot perfect for mingling with a local crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-50_original-14-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple sitting on the bridge and on the Ponte Vecchio route in Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61922\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorence.com\/florence-museums\/bargello.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">The Bargello National Museum<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">Why spend hours waiting in line for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.accademia.org\/buy-tickets\/museums-florence\/uffizi-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia Gallery<\/a>, when this stunning museum is hidden in plain sight in the center of the city? The building alone is worth visiting for its beautiful courtyard, balcony and large halls, but as home to Renaissance sculptures and masterpieces by Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini and more, it\u2019s a must for art-lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_10\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_11  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-16_original-47-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61939\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_12  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-19_original-51-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61941\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_11\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_13  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuovorestaurant.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Nu Ovo<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">If you\u2019re tired of the classic Italian breakfast fare \u2013 a cappuccino and pastry \u2013 and ready for something savory and filling, head to Nu Ovo. This trendy restaurant specializes in egg-based dishes, and it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Flytographer Sonya\u2019s<\/span><\/a> go-to spot for breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-60_original-8-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61929\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-maria\/\">Photo: Flytographer in Florence <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_12\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_14  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dittaartigianale.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Ditta Artigianale<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">Coffee isn\u2019t just a drink, it\u2019s a way of life! To caffeinate like a local, don\u2019t take milk in your coffee after 11am, drink your coffee at the bar instead of take-away, and cool down with a caff\u00e8 freddo if you\u2019re visiting during the summertime. If you want to bring home some of the best Italian coffee around, there\u2019s no better spot than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dittaartigianale.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ditta Artigianale<\/a> for speciality beans.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_12\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-20_original-37-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple in a square holding hands and laughing in Florence, Italy\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-61951\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-sonya\/\">Photo: Sonya in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"s3\">Ready to experience Florence like a local? 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