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Essential NYU: Florence
I due Fratellini is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

1. I due Fratellini

8.4
Via dei Cimatori 38r, Firenze, Toscana
Sandwich Spot · Centro · 116 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Great local spot for a reasonably-priced and authentic Italian panino. Read more.

Boboli Gardens is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

2. Boboli Gardens

8.8
(Giardino di Boboli)
Via del Forte di San Giorgio, Firenze, Toscana
Sculpture Garden · Santo Spirito · 168 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Make sure you have plenty of time to explore. There are a lot of beautiful areas. Find the hidden grotto! Read more.

Ponte Vecchio is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

3. Ponte Vecchio

9.3
Ponte Vecchio, Firenze, Toscana
Bridge · Centro · 432 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Very packed. The later you go, the better. Fun fact: Hitler loved this bridge so much, he wouldn’t allow it to be destroyed. Read more.

Gelateria La Carraia is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

4. Gelateria La Carraia

9.2
Lungarno Soderini, 1, Firenze, Toscana
Gelato Shop · Oltrarno · 197 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Some of the cheapest gelato (and longest gelato line) you’ll find in Florence! Try the lemon cookie or stracciatella. Read more.

Trattoria Dante is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

5. Trattoria Dante

6.5
Piazza Nazario Sauro 12r, Firenze, Toscana
Trattoria · Oltrarno · 28 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Did someone say bottomless house wine with your meal...?

Gelateria dei Neri is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

6. Gelateria dei Neri

9.0
Via dei Neri 9, Firenze, Toscana
Gelato Shop · Santa Croce · 192 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Try Fragoline di Bosco and their other fruity flavors!

Astor Cafe is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

7. Astor Cafe

Piazza Duomo 20/R, Firenze, Toscana
Café · Centro · 29 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: During the day, there’s free wi-fi and great coffee. At night, it transforms into a busy bar right next to the Duomo.

8. Cinema Teatro Odeon

9.1
Piazza Strozzi, 1, Firenze, Toscana
Movie Theater · Centro · 28 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: NYU students can pick up discounted tickets on campus!

Donnini is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

9. Donnini

Piazza della repubblica, Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Centro · 41 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Looks as expensive as it is, but in the off-season students can get a meal and a drink for €10.

Il Latini is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

10. Il Latini

8.1
Via dei Palchetti, 6/R, Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Centro Storico · 141 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: You won't be able to eat for days, because you'll have had so much food and have spent so much money!

The Lion's Fountain is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

11. The Lion's Fountain

7.8
Borgo Albizi 34/R, Firenze, Toscana
Irish Pub · Centro · 22 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: For the end of the night — it's right next to a great kebab shop and the best burritos in Florence!

Acqua Al 2 is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

12. Acqua Al 2

8.6
Via della Vigna Vecchia, Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Centro · 70 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: All that needs to be said: blueberry steak.

Trattoria 4 Leoni is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

13. Trattoria 4 Leoni

8.3
Via dei Vellutini, 1 (Piazza della Passera), Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Oltrarno · 315 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: You cannot go wrong with the pear and cheese pasta!

Piazzale Michelangelo is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

14. Piazzale Michelangelo

9.6
Piazzale Michelangelo, Firenze, Toscana
Plaza · Michelangelo · 479 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Welcome to our favorite view of the city!

Conad is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

15. Conad

7.8
VIA PIETRAPIANA 42, Firenze, Toscana
Supermarket · Sant'Ambrogio · 11 tips and reviews
Museo Galileo - Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

16. Museo Galileo - Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza

8.6
Piazza dei Giudici, Firenze, Toscana
Science Museum · Centro · 57 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Look out for his finger!

Arno River is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

17. Arno River

(Fiume Arno)
Firenze, Toscana
River · Michelangelo · 11 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Have a picnic, tan, dip your feet in, or just relax with friends!

Piazza del Duomo is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

18. Piazza del Duomo

9.4
Piazza del Duomo, Firenze, Toscana
Plaza · Centro · 379 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Climb to the top — you won't regret it (although your feet might).

Museo Casa di Dante is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

19. Museo Casa di Dante

6.7
Via Santa Margherita 1, Firenze, Toscana
History Museum · Centro · 33 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Built in the exact location of the original 13th century Alighieri house! Maybe you'll get some inspiration for your next essay...

Mercato Centrale is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

20. Mercato Centrale

9.2
Piazza del Mercato Centrale 4 (Via dell'Ariento), Firenze, Toscana
Food Court · Mercato Centrale · 543 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Go to the upper floor!

Osteria Santo Spirito is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

21. Osteria Santo Spirito

8.5
Piazza di Santo Spirito, 16, Firenze, Toscana
Trattoria · Oltrarno · 232 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Real Italian food, no regrets.

La Giostra is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

22. La Giostra

9.0
Borgo Pinti 12R-18/R (Piazza Salvemini), Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Sant'Ambrogio · 154 tips and reviews
Giardino dell'Orticoltura is one of Essential NYU: Florence.

23. Giardino dell'Orticoltura

8.5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, Firenze, Toscana
Park · 19 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: Great spot to catch up on some reading!