Experiences

Live unforgettable experiences in the city of the new Renaissance

Culture, entertainment, shopping, wellness or a simple desire to escape from the daily routine: Florence is a city that combines the current needs of contemporary life, with the beauty and classicism handed down from the past.

Our staff will be happy to advise you on the activities to do during your stay and make your days unique.

Discovering colors, flavors, aromas and crafts, to immerse yourself in the lively Florentine life between tradition and novelty.

Sant’Ambrogio Market
Lorenzo Ghiberti square, 50122 Florence 
1,2 km – 15 min walking
Mon/Sat 7am-2pm
The oldest covered market in Florence
What you can find: groceries, refreshment points, gifts, clothing
https://mercatosantambrogio.it/ 

Flea market
Largo Pietro Annigoni, 50122 Florence 
1,2 km – 15 min walking
Mon/Fri 9am-19:30pm
Covered market
What you can find: Art workshops, antiques, vintage clothing

Fierucola of Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito square, 50122 Florence
1,9 km – 23 min walking
Every third Sunday of the month
Open-air market
What you can find: Organic and local food products, handicrafts

Central market of San Lorenzo
Via dell’Ariento, 50123 Florence
2,5 km – 29 min walking
Mon/Sun 10-12am
The largest covered market in Florence.
What you can find: groceries, restaurants, artisan shops
www.mercatocentrale.it/firenze/

Discovering colors, flavors, aromas and crafts, to immerse yourself in the lively Florentine life between tradition and novelty.

Museo dell’Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del Duomo 9, 50122 Florence
1,9 km – 23 min walking
To see: art exhibitions, events, guided tours
https://duomo.Florence.it

Museo Stefano Bardini
Via dei Renai 37, Florence
Mon 11-17
Fri-Sun 11-17
900 m – 11 min walking
To see: art exhibitions, events, guided tours
https://museFlorence.it/musei/museo-stefano-bardini/

Collezione Roberto Casamonti
Piazza di Santa Trinita 1, 50123 Florence 
Wed/Sun 11:15-19
1,9 km – 24 min walking
To see: art exhibitions contemporary and modern
https://collezionerobertocasamonti.com/

Il Conventino Caffè Letterario
Via Giano della Bella, 50124 Florence 
Tue/Thu 9-20
Fri/Sat 9-23
Sun 9-20
7.9 km – 15 min in auto
To see: art exhibitions, events, crafts, conferences, cafeteria
https://www.ilconventinoFlorence.it/

Le Murate Caffè Letterario
Piazza delle Murate, 50122 Florence 
Mon/Fri 10:30-01
Sat/Sun15-01
1,0 km – 12 min walking
To see: art exhibitions, events, crafts, conferences, cafeteria
https://www.lemurate.it/

Palazzo Strozzi
Piazza degli Strozzi, 50123 Florence 
Mon/Sun 10-20
2,1 km – 26 min walking
To see: art exhibitions, events, guided tours
https://www.palazzostrozzi.org/

Museo del Novecento
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 10, 50123 Florence
Mon/Fri 11-20
2,4 km – 30 min walking
To see: art exhibitions, events, guided tours
https://museFlorence.it/musei/novecento/

For those who never stop taking care of their body, Florence offers specialized parks and activities for every need.

Lungarno Fitness studio
Lungarno Guicciardini, 31/r, 50125 Florence
1.9 km – 23 min walking
Mon/Fri 8am-21:30pm
Sat 9am-14pm
What you can find: training room, personal wellness training courses and holistic treatments.
https://www.lungarnofitness.it/

Yoga in studio
Via de ‘Marsili 1 50125, Florence
Mon 12am-20:30pm
Mar 16am-22pm
Wed 9:30am-16pm
Thu 12am-20:30pm
Fri 17:30am-20pm
Sat 10:30am-2:30pm
1.8 km – 22 min on foot
What you can find: courses, seminars, holistic massages

Virgin Active
Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa, 50136 Florence
3.7 km – 10 min by car
Mon/Fri 7am-23pm
Sat/Sun 9am-20pm
What you can find: training room, courses, swimming pool, relax area

Oltrarno cycle path
0.2 km

Anconella Park
Via Villamagna, 50126 Florence 
2,5 km – 8m by bike
Mon/Fri 6am-23:30pm

Tennis Assi Giglio Rosso A.S.D.
Viale Michelangelo, 64 – 50125 Florence
1.1 km – 15 min on foot
Mon/Fri 8am-22pm
Sat 8am-13pm
Sun 8am-18pm
What you can find: tennis courts, private lessons
https://www.assigigliorosso.it

Match Ball Firenze Country Club
Via della Massa, 40, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli (Florence)
Mon/Sun 8am-11pm – 15 min by car
What you can find: tennis courts, private lessons, gym, personal trainer
https://www.matchballfirenze.it

Cascine Park
Piazzale delle Cascine, 50144 Florence 
4.9 km – 15 min by car
Mon/Fri h24
What you can find: bike path, skating, fitness, tennis trails, golf club, equestrian center, swimming pool, archery
https://ambiente.comune.fi.it/pagina/parchi/parco-delle-cascine

Even for the little ones Florence can become a new world to discover. A small selection of the most beautiful parks in and around Florence.

Boboli Gardens
Piazza de ‘Pitti 1, 50125 Florence 
Mon/Sun 8:15-18:30

Medicean Park of Pratolino
Via Fiorentina 276, 50036 Pratolino Florence
What you can find: nature trails, style gardens, sculptures
http://www.cittametropolitan.fi.it/parco-mediceo-di-pratolino/

Cascine Park
Piazzale delle Cascine, 50144 Florence 
4.9 km – 15 min by car
Mon/Fri h24
What you can find: bike path, skating, fitness, tennis trails, golf club, equestrian center, swimming pool, archery
https://ambiente.comune.fi.it/pagina/parchi/parco-delle-cascine

La Fornace Suite has created a selection of extraordinary experiences and tours, which you can experience during your stay, followed by the best professionals in the sector. For more information, ask our staff when booking.

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