Aperitivo in Florence

by Editorial Staff
September 17, 2019

September 17, 2019

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The ritual of the aperitivo is a pleasure you can enjoy in Florence, as the Renaissance city lights up at sunset, inviting us to explore. Here are some places where you can raise a toast when you stay in the city synonymous with art.

The aperitivo is a ritual that cannot be avoided in Italy, especially when you visit a magnificent city full of artwork, like Florence. For Italians, it serves to get a bite to eat after work, as an excuse to go out for an hour before dinner, or just a ploy to skip dinner and enjoy a treat.

Given Florence’s cultural and historical wealth, it’s essential that we experience the aperitivo in a place that can give us the privilege of visiting hidden parts of the city. That way we can understand all the facets of its beauty. So here are five places crammed with art, culture, history and exclusive views.

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In the bookstore

Mixing culture and fun is a trend in cities, and Florence is no exception. In the Brac bookstore, dedicated to contemporary art, you can choose a table and enjoy a moment of gastronomic pleasure. Vegetarian cuisine will titillate your taste buds with proposals such as potato tartare, a stone’s throw...

In the Presence of a Private Collection

Florence is the cradle of Renaissance art and humanism – a monument to human ingenuity. Visiting the city properly entails coming face-to-face with a history that isn’t just limited to museums, but extends to private venues that will also blow you away. One of these is the Picteau Lounge (the name c...

On the Terrace

One of the highlights of the Glance Hotel in Florence is its rooftop swimming pool and panoramic view above the historic center: a truly magical view of the city and its most precious treasures. The good news is that you don’t need to be a guest in this hotel to access the cocktail bar with its pano...

Near Brunelleschi's Dome

One of Florence’s artistic treasures is Brunelleschi’s Dome, so imposing and iconic that it appears in all the images of the historic center of the city. The temptation to take a closer look is irresistible. And you can do it while sipping a cocktail at sunset? Does that sound too good to be true? W...

Le Murate Caffè Letterario

The university area is always a good place to surround yourself with all the young people who have chosen this city to study in. During aperitivo time, you’ll see many students taking a break. The best place is the Caffè Letterario delle Murate which stands in a renovated old Florence prison near th...