Soggiorno Alessandra
This
are definitely the most typical and 'genuine' districts of the
city. The Santo Spirito takes it's name from
the famous Church, San Frediano from the Porta San Frediano,
one of the gates of the Medieval town. Both District are in the so called
'Oltrarno' area of Florence.
Here the masses of tourists only pass through and its streets
are characterized by the presence of many handicraft
workshops, art and jewellery schools, typical
restaurants, traditional shops, street
markets, ancient churches and old buildings
where it's still possible to discover the rhythms and colours of a 'quotidian'
and noisy Florence.
The
most representative piazza of the district is Piazza Santo Spirito
with the original and amazing facade of its church, designed by the incredible
Brunelleschi and beloved by all Florentines, art students
and the tourists that every spring and summer night fill the square till
late night...
The entire neighborhood is characterized by very representative
building styles, hidden streets and gardens, and beautiful piazzas.
The
social life is mostly concentrated in the two main squares, Piazza
Santo Spirito and Piazza del Carmine where you'll
find very cool bars (Dolce Vita, Caffè Ricchi, Cabiria) and excellent
restaurants.
If your dream is to discover the atmosphere
of ancient Florence take a walk in Santo Spirito and then rest
in one of the typical local enoteques, you'll be assured of a wonderful
time.
Info & Photos courtesy of StudentsVille.it
