Come for the aperitivi. Stay for hours (or forever!). We love popping by the perennially chic La Ménagère before a typically late Italian dinner.

The former Ginori ceramics dynasty headquarters in Florence, with the flagship shop still on the ground floor, Casa G. was also the home of Pinocchio author Carlo Collodi. Just nine rooms, each named after historical figures connected to the building; the interiors draw on the ceramics heritage with beautiful tiled bathrooms and hand-painted details throughout. A deeply layered and characterful address.

Il Duomo di Firenze is a magnificent architectural masterpiece that dominates the skyline of Florence. We suggest climbing up the iconic red dome while taking in the intricate marble façade and breathtaking interior. Thumb through a copy of Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King before your visit!

If you come to Florence and don't have 'Bistecca alla Fiorentina', you simply are not living. Buca Lapi is one of the quintessential (and excellent) spots for the classic Florentine dish.