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Florence Travel Guide & Map: The Best 297 Places to See, Eat and Stay

Our best guide to Florence on one travel map: every place we recommend to see, eat, drink, shop and stay. Filter by what you want to do.

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The 297 best places in Florence

Looking for the best Florence travel guide on a map? This map puts every place we recommend in Florence in one place: the Duomo, the Uffizi and the Accademia, Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo, churches and museums, trattorias, gelato shops, bars and hotels.

Use the filter beside the map to show only what you need: sights, museums, experiences, parks, restaurants, cafés and gelato, bars, shopping or hotels. You can also search for a spot by name. Tap any spot to open it in Google Maps.

Florence's historic centre is small and best seen on foot. Most sights are within a 20-minute walk of the Duomo; cross the Arno to the Oltrarno for Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Gardens and quieter restaurants.

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Sights (55)

  1. Church & religious site · Cathedral

    Brunelleschi's dome is still the largest brick dome ever built. Climb it or Giotto's bell tower if you've booked.

    Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze
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  2. Landmark & square · Bridge

    The medieval bridge lined with jewellers' shops. The only bridge in Florence to survive WWII.

    Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze
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  3. Landmark & square · Square

    A free open-air sculpture museum: the copy of David, the Loggia dei Lanzi and Palazzo Vecchio. The Uffizi is right next door.

    Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze
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  4. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Renaissance Architectural Climb

    Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  5. Viewpoint

    The best sunset view in Florence, over the whole city and the Arno. It's an uphill walk of about 30 minutes from Pitti Palace.

    Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze
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  6. Landmark & square · Square

    Heart of Florentine Splendor

    Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  7. Church & religious site · Church

    Iconic Gothic Panorama Climb

    Piazza del Duomo, 43°46'22"N 11°15'20"E, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  9. Landmark & square · Square

    Once the forum of the Roman town, now a grand square with a vintage carousel and historic cafés.

    Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze
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  11. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Florence's Historic Promenade

    Via dei Calzaiuoli, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  12. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Florence's Historic Artisan Quarter

    Oltrarno, 50125 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
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  13. Church & religious site · Church

    Start at the basilica with the famous green-and-white marble façade, a few steps from the main train station.

    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 18, 50123 Firenze
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  14. Church & religious site · Church

    Panoramic Hilltop Romanesque Masterpiece

    Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  15. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Iconic Florentine Good Luck Fountain

    Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  16. Church & religious site · Church

    The Medici family's own church, with their tombs in the Medici Chapels behind it.

    Piazza di San Lorenzo 9, 50123 Firenze
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  17. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Florence's Elegant Renaissance Fashion Boulevard

    Via de' Tornabuoni, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  18. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Secret Elevated Medici Passageway

    Lungarno degli Archibusieri, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  19. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Iconic Florentine Public Square

    Piazza di Santa Croce, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  20. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Vibrant Oltrarno Gathering Square

    Piazza Santo Spirito, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  21. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Historic Arno River Crossing

    Ponte Santa Trinita, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  22. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Historic Renaissance Public Square

    P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  23. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Florence's Historic Bohemian Quarter

    Santo Spirito, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
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  26. Church & religious site · Church

    Masterpiece Frescoes and Gothic Splendor

    Via del Parione, 3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  31. Church & religious site · Church

    Masterpiece-Lined Renaissance Basilica

    P.za della Santissima Annunziata, 6, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
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  32. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Harmonious Renaissance Architectural Landmark

    P.za della Santissima Annunziata, Firenze FI, Italy
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  34. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Scenic Hillside Florentine Promenade

    Viale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  35. Landmark & square · Cemetery

    Monumental Hilltop Tombs and Panoramas

    Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  37. Church & religious site · Church

    Renaissance Frescoes in the Oltrarno

    Piazza del Carmine, 14, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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  39. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Charming Hilltop Tuscan Village

    50135 Settignano, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
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  40. Palace & castle · Castle

    Iconic Renaissance Façade in Florence

    Via della Vigna Nuova, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  41. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Scenic Arno River Crossing

    Ponte alle Grazie, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  44. Landmark & square · Cemetery

    Historic Protestant Island of Remembrance

    Piazzale Donatello, 38, 50132 Firenze FI, Italy
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  46. Church & religious site · Church

    Masterpieces in Quiet Reverence

    Borgo Ognissanti, 42, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  50. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Panoramic Oltrarno Hilltop Square

    Piazza di Bellosguardo, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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  51. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Oltrarno Public Transit Stop

    Borgo S. Frediano, 303, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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  52. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Medieval Florentine Civic Monument

    Via Dante Alighieri, 2, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  53. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Renaissance Waters and City Vistas

    50125 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
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  55. Palace & castle · Palace

    Once home to the Medici, now a group of museums with the Boboli Gardens behind it.

    Piazza de' Pitti 1, 50125 Firenze
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Museums (35)

  2. Museum

    Renaissance Masterpieces and Michelangelo's David

    Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
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  4. Museum

    Masterpieces and Unmatched Sienese Vistas

    Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  29. Museum

    Global Cultures and Anthropological Treasures

    Via del Proconsolo, 12, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  30. Museum

    Stargazing Gateway to Arcetri

    Via del Pian dei Giullari, 16, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Experiences (10)

  1. Event · Christmas market · Florence

    Mon to Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri to Sun 10:00-23:00

    Florence's main Christmas market, a German-style Weihnachtsmarkt in front of the Basilica of Santa Croce. Note it closes before Christmas.

    Piazza di Santa Croce, 50122 Firenze
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  8. Attraction · Opera house

    Florence's Contemporary Stage for Melodrama

    Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, 50144 Firenze FI, Italy
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  9. Attraction · Family fun

    Riverside Swimming and Shady Lawns

    Lungarno Aldo Moro, 6, 50136 Firenze FI, Italy
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Parks (13)

  2. Park & garden · Garden

    Panoramic Terraced Historic Garden

    Costa S. Giorgio, 2, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  3. Park & garden · Garden

    Terraced Blooms and Panoramic Vistas

    Viale Giuseppe Poggi, 2, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  6. Park & garden · Garden

    Florence's Enchanted Secret Garden

    Via dei Serragli, 144, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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  7. Park & garden · Garden

    Historic Florentine Botanical Haven

    Via Pier Antonio Micheli, 3, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
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  12. Park & garden · Park

    Renaissance Garden with Mythological Wonders

    Via Bernardo Rucellai, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  13. Park & garden · Garden

    Historic Florentine Botanical Haven

    Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 4, 50139 Firenze FI, Italy
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Restaurants (87)

  1. Restaurant · Schiacciata shop

    Florence's viral sandwich institution on Via de' Neri, famous for enormous schiacciata sandwiches and indulgent fillings like pistachio cream and truffle spread. Be prepared for queues.

    Via dei Neri 65r, 50122 Firenze
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  5. Restaurant · Historic panino shop

    A historic hole-in-the-wall panino shop serving traditional Italian meats and cheeses with a small glass of wine. Ideal for a quick bite, eaten standing in the street.

    Via dei Cimatori 38r, 50122 Firenze
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  13. Restaurant

    Historic Wine Cellar and Window

    Via de' Pucci, 4 A, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  32. Restaurant · Sandwich shop

    Right on Piazza del Duomo. Choose your own bread, meats and cheeses, with tastings of Tuscan salumi and pecorino before you pick.

    Piazza del Duomo 34r, 50122 Firenze
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  33. Restaurant · Sandwich shop

    A family-run deli near Santa Croce, known for generous fillings and sandwiches made fresh to order. A friendly, less touristy alternative to the famous queues.

    Via Giuseppe Verdi 36r, 50122 Firenze
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  35. Restaurant

    Michelin-Starred Dining in Renaissance Grandeur

    Salotto Portinari Bistrot di Vito Mollica, Via del Corso, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  40. Restaurant

    Authentic San Lorenzo Tuscan Trattoria

    Piazza di San Lorenzo, 8R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  43. Restaurant

    Authentic Tuscan Dining Near Signoria

    Via dei Magazzini, 3/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  49. Restaurant

    Classic Florentine Street Food Kiosk

    Piazzale di Porta Romana, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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  50. Restaurant · Sandwich shop

    A small panini shop near San Marco with fresh bread, quality Tuscan ingredients and satisfying sandwiches. Handy after the Accademia and David.

    Via San Gallo 3r, 50129 Firenze
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  51. Restaurant · Sandwich shop

    A tiny local favourite by the Sant'Ambrogio market, serving distinctive sandwiches with fillings that change with what's in season.

    Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti 44r, 50122 Firenze
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  52. Restaurant · Schiacciata shop

    A cosy little shop in a lane near Dante's House, serving warm schiacciata with tasty Tuscan-inspired fillings.

    Via Santa Margherita 4r, 50122 Firenze
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  72. Restaurant

    Charming Florentine Osteria and Wine Window

    Borgo dei Greci, 1r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Cafés & sweets (32)

  1. Café & dessert · Gelateria

    The historic gelateria near Santa Croce behind the viral affogato. Their Gran Crema Caffè is cream gelato pressed around the sides of a cup with espresso poured into the middle. It took off on Instagram in 2023, and in 2025 Vivoli opened an Affogato Bar next door at number 9 just for it.

    Via Isola delle Stinche 7r, 50122 Firenze
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  3. Café & dessert · Café

    Rooftop Coffee With Cathedral Views

    V. dell'Oriuolo, 24, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  4. Café & dessert · Gelato

    Historic Florentine Artisan Gelateria

    Via dei Tavolini, 19r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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  8. Café & dessert · Gelato

    Artisanal Florentine Gelato Haven

    Via dei Banchi, 49r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  10. Café & dessert · Bakery

    Classic Florentine Pastry and Espresso

    V.le Spartaco Lavagnini, 16R, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
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  13. Café & dessert · Gelato

    Award-Winning Florentine Gelato Experience

    Via de' Ginori, 49/red, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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  21. Café & dessert · Gelato

    Organic Artisan Gelato Near Ponte Vecchio

    Via de' Guicciardini, 9, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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  22. Café & dessert · Bakery

    Classic Florentine Bakery and Focacceria

    Viale Edmondo de Amicis, 49, 50137 Firenze FI, Italy
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  30. Café & dessert · Bakery

    Riverside Brunch and Specialty Bakery

    Lungarno delle Grazie, 18, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Bars (15)

  14. Bar

    Creative Craft Cocktails in San Frediano

    Borgo S. Frediano, 36/38r, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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Shopping (19)

  5. Market

    Florence's Historic Neighborhood Food Market

    Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Hotels (31)

  6. Hotel

    Refined Townhouse on Historic Square

    P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 7, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Florence

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Borgo Pinti

€€€€

Best for: Garden and pool

Renaissance palace in a private 11-acre garden, about 15 minutes on foot from the Duomo, with an outdoor pool.

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Portrait Firenze

Lungarno, by Ponte Vecchio

€€€€

Best for: Suites

Suites-only hotel of the Ferragamo family's Lungarno Collection on the river next to Ponte Vecchio.

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Hotel Lungarno

Oltrarno, by Ponte Vecchio

€€€€

Best for: Views

Riverside luxury with rooms looking straight at Ponte Vecchio.

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Hotel Savoy

Piazza della Repubblica

€€€€

Best for: Luxury in the centre

Rocco Forte hotel on Piazza della Repubblica, two minutes on foot from the Duomo and the shops of Via Tornabuoni.

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Hotel Brunelleschi

Florence, Duomo

€€€

Best for: Location

Built around a Byzantine tower near the Duomo, about 15 minutes' walk from Santa Croce.

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Hotel Calimala

Between the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio

€€€

Best for: Rooftop terrace

Modern hotel with a rooftop terrace on Via Calimala, halfway between the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

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Hotel Spadai

Near the Duomo

€€€

Best for: Location

Contemporary hotel on Via dei Martelli, between the Duomo and the Medici Chapels, close to the San Lorenzo market.

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Hotel Davanzati

Near Piazza della Signoria

€€

Best for: Value

Family-run hotel in a historic building on Via Porta Rossa, a few minutes on foot from Piazza della Signoria.

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B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio

Oltrarno, by Ponte Vecchio

€€

Best for: Oltrarno

Mid-range hotel just across Ponte Vecchio on the Oltrarno side, with a terrace and an easy walk to the Pitti Palace.

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Plus Florence

Near Santa Maria Novella

€

Best for: Budget

Budget-friendly hotel and hostel with a rooftop pool and private rooms.

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Recommended activities

Things to do in Florence

2 hours

Uffizi skip-the-line guided tour

See the masterpieces with an expert guide and no waiting.

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1 hour

Duomo dome climb

Climb 463 steps inside Brunelleschi's dome for the view of a lifetime.

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3 hours

Florence cooking class

Make pasta and gelato with a local chef. A great way to spend an evening.

Book

Before you go

Good to know

Book the big museums ahead
Tickets for the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Duomo climb sell out, especially from spring to autumn. Book a timed slot online a few days ahead.
Don't drive into the centre
The historic centre is a limited traffic zone (ZTL) with cameras. If you come by car, park outside it and walk or take the tram in.
Book popular restaurants
The best-known trattorias on this map fill up in the evening. Book a day or two ahead, or go for lunch.
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