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A Local's Guide to Florence

Florence, Italy’s most enchanting city, offers world-renowned art, exceptional shopping, and a compelling array of restaurants and bars—all set within a romantically historic backdrop.

SSSimonetta Sancristoforo Cattaneo della Volta

October 16, 2026

Guides, Food

This article has been updated in October 2026.

After eight years working in London’s art galleries and auction houses, Simonetta Sancristoforo Cattaneo della Volta returned to Florence in 2020. Her guide brings together the places she returns to and discoveries worth seeking out, from neighbourhood trattorias and intimate wine bars to independent boutiques and the city’s evolving cultural scene.

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