10 UTTERLY ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN FLORENCE

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Situated in the centre of Tuscany, with cobblestoned paths, Renaissance architecture and a fascinating history, Florence is a beautiful place to spend a few days – or longer if you have the time

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WATCH THE SUNSET AT PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO

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STEAL A KISS ON THE PONTE SANTA TRINITA

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Pick a quiet spot for a romantic picnic lunch and be sure to stop at the terrace near the top for stunning views of the Duomo.

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There are a handful of Michelin-starred restaurants in Florence, however for a romantic dinner the La Leggenda dei Frati restaurant at the Villa Bardini is the perfect choice.

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TAKE A RIVER CRUISE

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10 UTTERLY ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN FLORENCE

Situated in the centre of Tuscany, with cobblestoned paths, Renaissance architecture and a fascinating history, Florence is a beautiful place to spend a few days – or longer if you have the time

WATCH THE SUNSET AT PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO

High above the city, with a replica of Michelangelo’s David, Piazzale Michelangelo offers stunning views of Florence’s old town.

STEAL A KISS ON THE PONTE SANTA TRINITA

Enjoy a quiet moment here, take photos of the Ponte Vecchio in the distance and savour the moment of being in this remarkable Renaissance city with your loved one.

Pick a quiet spot for a romantic picnic lunch and be sure to stop at the terrace near the top for stunning views of the Duomo.

PICNIC IN THE BOBOLI GARDENS

There are a handful of Michelin-starred restaurants in Florence, however for a romantic dinner the La Leggenda dei Frati restaurant at the Villa Bardini is the perfect choice.

HAVE A MICHELIN-STARRED DINNER

TAKE A RIVER CRUISE

See the city from a new perspective aboard a vintage barchetto, a traditional flat-bottomed boat, which is Florence’s version of a gondola. Pick a smaller boat for more privacy and relax as the city passes you by.

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