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, Caffč 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
