Episode
Florence
Sam experiences the must-see venues of Florence. While there she learns how to become shopping-savvy and escape the crowds as she hunts for famous leather accessories.
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Trattoria le Cave di Maiano
Locals come there to enjoy the simple pleasures of Tuscan food made with the freshest ingredients.
Via Cave di Maiano 16, Fiesole, Italy
Activity
Galleria dell' Accademia
The accademia was founded in 1563 as the first school in Europe to teach drawing, painting and sculpture. The adjoining gallery showcases Michelangelo's masterpiece sculpture, David.
Via Ricasoli 58-60, Florence, Italy
Activity
Museo Salvatore Ferragamo
In 1937, Salvatore Ferragamo converted this palazzo into a shoe factory. The museum displays Ferragamo's art and craft, while celebrating his legacy in the fields of shoe design and international fashion.
Via dei Tornabuoni 2, Florence, Italy
Activity
Battistero di San Giovanni
The Battistero di San Giovanni, or Baptistery of St. John, stands on the Piazza del Duomo. Its East Doors, designed by Ghiberti in the 15th century, are particularly popular.
Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy
Activity
Fiesole
When Florentines want to escape the city and the heat, they hop on the No. 7 bus to spend a lazy afternoon in the quiet town of Fiesole, 5 miles outside the city.
Fiesole, Italy
Activity
Ponte Vecchio
One of the most enduring Florentine landmarks, Ponte Vecchio is the oldest surviving bridge in the city. Literally meaning Old Bridge, it was built in 1345, and at the time, its shops housed butchers and green grocers.
Activity
Duomo
The Santa Maria del Fiore, referred to as Duomo, is on the Piazza del Duomo.
Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy
Activity
Piazza del Duomo
You can easily spend the entire day exploring the Piazza del Duomo where you'll find the Battistero di San Giovanni, Santa Maria del Fiore and lots of shopping.
Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy
Accommodation
The Hotel Lungarno
The sophisticated Hotel Lungarno woos tourists with balcony suites that extend over the scenic Arno River, hosting views of the Palazzo Vecchio and Duomo.
Borgo San Jacopo, 14, Florence, Italy
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