Staying at the Foresteria Valdese means discovering Florence starting from the Oltrarno, one of its most authentic neighborhoods.
With its artisan shops, lesser-known museums, and squares frequented by locals, this area retains a peaceful atmosphere, even though it’s just a few minutes away from the main monuments of the historic center.
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Shops, gardens, and museums in the neighborhood
Strolling between Via Maggio and Via dei Serragli, you’ll come across artisanal workshops where restorers, goldsmiths, and leather artisans work—guardians of traditions that are part of the city’s history.
The Torrigiani Garden, open by appointment, is one of the largest private historic gardens in Europe, an unexpected haven of tranquility in the heart of the Oltrarno.
Not far away is the Stefano Bardini Museum, recognizable for its famous blue rooms and its rich collection of artworks that chronicle centuries of Florentine history.
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Stroll through squares and past great masterpieces
The squares of the Oltrarno, especially at sunset, come alive with an authentic atmosphere among residents, students, and small neighborhood spots.
A short walk will take you to some of the city’s most famous landmarks: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo’s David, and the Bargello National Museum, one of the most important museums dedicated to Renaissance sculpture.
Foresteria Valdese in Florence
Via dei Serragli,49 50124 Firenze (Italia)