Rufina Things to Do

When Cosimo de'Medici, Grand Duke of Florence, addressed his commute to work in Palazzo della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio) from his home one mile away in the Palazzo Pitti, he worried about the dangerous, dark trek he had to endu... more

Domenico Ghirlandaio painted the Last Supper in the refectory of the Monastery of Ognissanti in 1480's. Depicting one of the Bible's most famous scenes, the large fresco covers the entire 8 meters of wall and is considered one... more

This lovely street right in the center of the centro storico is a shopping mecca for those who visit Florence. Named from the famous Tornabuoni family whose palace lines the street and is currently a private apartment complex.... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

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… police) were approaching! We went to the Ponte Vecchio, A bridge with gold&silver shops all over it… continue reading »

The heart of the collection centers on the natural, physical and mathematical sciences which so interested the Medici and Lorena Grand Dukes. It was thanks to Abbot Felice Fontana that the existing Museum of Physical and Natura... more

This small town, even older than Florence, is found to the north-east of the city and can be easily reached by public transport. It was founded in the Etruscan period but archaeological remains have also revealed that there was... more

Flog is now a historic part of the Florentine live music scene. It has been around for ten years and continues to be a favorite with rock fans and anyone who loves good live music. Groups from the alternative Italian and foreig... more

Boogie on down until dawn to the sounds of jazz, blues and salsa offered by this happening bar-restaurant near Piazzale Michelangelo. Stay cool in summer and have drinks and snacks like crepes and sandwiches brought out to the... more

Not far from Santo Spirito, the city's trendiest hang-out is popular with both locals and visitors who are attracted by its reasonable prices and great lunchtime snacks. In summer sit out at the tables on the square and watch t... more

This popular Spanish bar and restaurant's combination of good food and great music is hard to beat. Specialties from the Iberian peninsula include bocadillos (sandwiches), sopas (fish or vegetable soups) and verbenas (assorted... more