Best gelato in Florence. A tour guide’s favorites (with map!)

best gelato in florence

Gelato is a serious matter. Especially in Florence, and especially for me as a tour guide and a gelato lover. It is here, in the cradle of the Renaissance, that the best dessert in the world was invented (in 1600, by Bernardo Buontalenti, but that’s another story). I searched for unique flavors, fresh ingredients and craftsmanship in the best ice

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Where to eat in Florence on a budget: cheap restaurants and trattorias

where to eat in florence on a budget

People often ask me for advice on where to eat in Florence on a budget, particularly typical florentine cuisine, and I could talk about this for hours. So I thought to collect some suggestions in this post, but firstly it’s necessary to constrict the criteria. Here you will find some advice from both myself and some trusted foodie friends; in restaurants,

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