Welcome back to my highlights of my postgrad trip to Europe! Our second stop was in Florence, Italy. This was a beautiful city, super walkable to all its sights and corners, and full of delicious food at every turn. Definitely one of the best stops of the trip! We spent 2.5 days here and managed to fit in a lot without feeling rushed. Here are the highlights!
Top sight: The Uffizi
The Uffizi is an incredible collection of religious and Renaissance artwork collected primarily by the Medicis. It features some beautiful works by Botticelli, da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Raphael. We used the Rick Steves online audio guide for about a 1-1.5 hour view of the museum’s highlights with some great historical context. My favorites are below: Botticelli’s Calumny of Apelles and da Vinci’s unfinished Adoration of the Magi.
Top meal: Wild boar stew and polenta, ravioli, tiramisu, and limoncello from Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco
This beautiful meal was recommended to us by a girl from the US studying abroad in Florence. The wild boar was so flavorful and tender, the tiramisu covered in espresso powder, and the Montalcino wine did its work. The meal made me so giddy that I had one of those "I can't believe this trip is really happening!" moments in the bathroom.
Honorable Mention: Boboli Gardens
Boboli Gardens were a beautiful reminder of the power and cultural influence held by the Medici family. The Gentleman's Pavilion offered a lovely view of the Tuscan countryside among hydrangeas, and the Fountain of Neptune held adorable ducklings and cool koi.
Katie's Tip: head towards Piazza Sant'Ambrogio for some restaurant options off the tourist path, where the locals dine out.
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