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5 Gift & Specialty Shops in Piazzale Michelangelo That You Shouldn't Miss
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
Restaurants in Florence
1. Tuscany in a Bottle
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5.0 based on 839 reviews
At Tuscany in a Bottle you can take a short wine Tasting class any day of the week. We offer concise 1.5 hour wine tastings with 5 of Tuscany's and Italy’s best wines. Situated in central Florence on the Oltrarno side, learn about wines, how to taste and what to look for - in a beautiful environment with a professional Sommelier.
Reviewed By C4268TTpaulh - Lawrenceville, United States
Staff was wonderful and the trip was a lot of fun! Enjoyed some magnificent wine on the Super Chianti trip and the lunch at the "Mad Butcher" was out of this world! sampled Olive Oil. Small group was very worthwhile and met some great folks. Renewed appreciation for the Chianti region.
2. Junko Mukai Original Watercolor
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By breezy1435 - Saratoga Springs, United States
We stumbled on this teeny little shop as we walked down the pedestrian route from Piazzale Michelangelo. Somewhat hidden on the street that leads from the rose garden to San Miniato al Monte is this beautiful art store. In a city where a lot of the street art isn't original, Junko Mukai's store is a wonderful place to get real art from a talented artist. When we visited, the artist was at a desk painting the works that would later go on sale. The artist is very personable and has a resume including a degree in literature in Japan, jewelry making training in Florence, water color training in Florence, and picture book study at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts! We could not resist purchasing a panorama of Florence! This shop is worth searching out!!
3. Sileno Cheloni Master Perfumer
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
THE OL'FACTORY The OL’Factory, from the Latin olere and facere, sniff and do, is essentially a space dedicated to the Mission of the Master Perfumer Sileno Cheloni, either the realization of exclusive and personalized perfumes: a true bespoke experience that involves all of the senses. SILENO CHELONI Sileno Cheloni is an iternationally renowned Master Perfumer. In his OL’Factory, in the historic district of San Niccolò in the heart of Florence, he creates made to measure perfumes for people and brands and olfactory bespoke experiences through evocative journeys and veritable ceremonies of rediscovering yourself, through essences. A perfumer-explorer blends rare and natural raw materials, essences, and fragrances into a totally personal and personalized symphonic alchemy. It is Master Sileno Cheloni, undergoing the ‘Perfumer’s Ritual’ with his collection gathered from the most remote corners of the world.
4. A. Carnesecchi
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By California-Firenze
This is the by far the best Italian ceramics and pottery shop in all of Florence. I have been coming to this shop for 10 years every year and buying pasta bowls for myself and also as gifts for friends. Every shipment arrived from Italy to my home in California in perfect condition with never a piece broken. In addition to a beautiful collection of handmade Italian ceramics, the shop owners work with local artisans who can also customize pieces to your liking. A gem of a shop. The pasta bowls are always a hit with my friends. And all my personal purchases are constant reminders of my cherished memories of Florence.
5. Stefano Bemer
Founded in 1963, Stefano Bemer is one of the most renowned bespoke shoemakers in the world creating ready-to-wear, made-to-order and bespoke shoes for an international clientele. Situated in an ancient church where the skilled artisans are working, one can experience the art of shoemaking first hand. Apart from the workshop in Florence Stefano Bemer also has a NY showroom at 23 East 67th Street.
