OLTRARNO WITH ITS HANDICRAFTS AND TASTY FOOD
Are you a fan of less touristy neighborhoods? Are you looking for new experiences and real places? Do you want to visit Florence from another point of view?
A city full of life that is always in ferment and ready to produce works of art unique in its style!! From the thirteenth century to today the city tries to maintain their traditions as intact as possible. This tour will take you to rediscover the craft that has given so much fame to the city: from glass to “scagliola”, from leather goods to jewelry, from paper to the frames.
Starting from Ponte Vecchio, the heart of the ancient goldsmith art, we will cross the Oltrarno neighborhood, visiting of the most significant artistic sites such as the Church of Santa Felicita, with frescoes made by Pontormo and Bronzino; the Santo Spirito Basilica, with the beautiful crucifix made by Michelangelo; the Church of St. Maria del Carmine with the Brancacci Chapel, masterpiece of Masaccio and Masolino. If you prefer it, there is a single building that collects and preserves intact works of art, history, and traditions: Pitti Palace with its collections and Boboli Garden, one of the best examples of Italian garden style.
But the Oltrarno district also has more to offer, such as authentic Tuscan flavors! Don’t miss the local market with its fruits, vegetables and meat; squares with their cafes; bakeries with focaccia and panini; gelato shops and above all the famous wine doors, where you can knock to ask for a good glass of Chianti Classico wine.
