Florence Bars, Clubs, Restaurants, Piazzas, Nightlife, and Events

Just a short walk across Ponte Vecchio is Oltrarno, a diverse neighborhood populated by hipsters and alternative types that offers the best snapshot of young Florentine life. One of the more vibrant nightlife hotspots for locals, this area is home to a few upscale dance clubs, cafés with aperitivo, live music venues, chic lounges, and classic neighborhood bars. Two key piazzas add to Oltrarno’s diversity: the laid-back, bohemian Piazza Santo Spirito,

The neighborhood surrounding the Duomo, one of Italy’s largest cathedrals, is packed during the day with Florence tourists marveling at Renaissance masterpieces and historical treasures, and well-to-do shoppers browsing the high-end stores for designer goods by the likes of Ferragamo, Cavalli, Gucci, and Prada. By night, the hordes of Duomo visitors venture out to meeting places like Piazza della Repubblica, which are filled with families enjoying gelato