Florence: Visit
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GILLI
Relax in this famous literary café dating back to the 1900s. Located opposite the Savoy, it is “reassuringly expensive”, but the fine wines, whiskies and creamy cappuccinos are to die for.
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LUCCA
Escape to the charming town of Lucca, about an hour west of Florence, with its dominating 12m-high walls. These make for an ideal passeggiata (evening stroll), but before that, make sure you admire the dazzling artworks in the cathedral.
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MNAF
The Alinari National Museum of Photography displays a plethora of vintage prints from one of the world's top photo archives. Explore the roots of the art form, from 1839 up to the present day, then view a range of historical printing instruments.
Address: 14A/R PIAZZA SANTA MARIA NOVELLA. | Tel: +39 055 216 310
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PALAZZO STROZZI
Catch one of the exhibitions held at art gallery Palazzo Strozzi, a perfectly preserved Renaissance palace with a fantastic inner courtyard. On until 18 July is “A Look into the Invisible”, charting the career of surrealist Giorgio de Chirico.