Settle into Piazza Santo Spirito, the sociable centre of the Oltrarno. Admire Brunelleschi's basilica, wander the artisan streets nearby, and join the terraces as the piazza fills in the evening.
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Santo Spirito is the social heart of the Oltrarno, a neighbourhood centred on a sloping, tree-shaded square fronted by Brunelleschi's Basilica di Santo Spirito. By day the piazza hosts a small market in places and café terraces, while in the evening its bars and restaurants draw a mix of locals and visitors.
Surrounding streets hold artisan workshops and trattorias, making it a rewarding area for a leisurely walk of about 75 minutes with a relaxed, convivial feel.
Santo Spirito is the social heart of the Oltrarno, a neighbourhood centred on a sloping, tree-shaded square fronted by Brunelleschi's Basilica di Santo Spirito. By day the piazza hosts a small market in places and café terraces, while in the evening its bars and restaurants draw a mix of locals and visitors.
Surrounding streets hold artisan workshops and trattorias, making it a rewarding area for a leisurely walk of about 75 minutes with a relaxed, convivial feel.
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1h15
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
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Moderate walking
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