Piazza Santo Spirito: Come here to hang out in the best local piazza in Florence. This piazza is in the Oltrarno which means “across the Arno” (the other side of the river from civic and religious centers where the cathedral and town hall are.) If you feel overwhelmed by the crowds on the main side of the river, come over to the Oltrarno and hang out in Piazza Santo
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The Perfect Renaissance Church with Gorgeous Art (That you didn’t know was there)
Wondering where to see fantastic art for free in Florence? The city has so much art in its churches---of such high quality---that you almost don't need to pay for museums. For an updated version of this post go to my Substack
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