Best neighborhoods in Florence

The district across the Arno, where the real Florentines live and work. Its back lanes are full of artisan workshops showing traditional craftsmanship like painting restoration, instrument repair and gilding, and the area is a good place for a Florentine steak dinner.

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A hip, funky neighbourhood across the river. People sit on the steps of its piazza with takeaway pizza and enjoy the lively atmosphere day or night.

"A hip, funky neighbourhood across the river. People sit on the steps of its piazza with takeaway piz"

The host names this part of the Oltrarno as one of his favourite areas of the district.

"The host names this part of the Oltrarno as one of his favourite areas of the district."

A classic Florentine street near Palazzo Vecchio, lined with places to eat, drink and get coffee or gelato.

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