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Fontana del Buontalenti in the Oltrarno quarter in Florence.

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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, which hosts a vibrant and eclectic nighttime scene, and its classy neighbor Piazza del Carmine, which is the place to go for club parties that attract a beautiful, well-dressed clientele.

Oltrarno is also well known for its artisan community, and a daytime walk through the labyrinth of lanes and cobblestone streets yields generations of Florence's famous craftsmen peddling wares ranging from fine hand-woven silks to silver handicrafts.

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What to Do in Oltrarno

Trattoria Pizzeria Dante

Historic Restaurant

Reviewed by Shelby G.

"My Advice/My Take: Trattoria Pizzeria Dante, also known as Dante’s, is a Florentine treasure. As you escape the busy streets of Florence and walk thro ..." more

Via Nazario Sauro, 12
50019 FIorence

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito

Landmark

Reviewed by Kendyll B.

"My Take: Based on commonly preconceived notions regarding its unpretentious outside appearance, you may be surprised to find just how much more th ..." more

Via di Santo Spirito, 29
50125 Florence

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Piazzale Michelangelo

Landmark / Nightlife Area

Party Earth Review Perched atop a hill on the south side of the Arno, Piazzale Michelangelo offers a breathtakingly expansive view of Florence, making it a popular spot for residents and tourists alike ... more

Piazzale Michelangelo
50122 Florence

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Cabiria

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review A unique neighborhood café and bar, Cabiria is situated on the northeast corner of Piazza Santo Spirito and plays host to a diverse clientele. The bar’s colorful atmosphere – accentuated ... more

Piazza Santo Spirito, 4/r
50125 Florence

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Flò

Lounge / Outdoor Bar

Party Earth Review While the Piazzale Michelangelo is well known for offering the best views of Florence, the area is even more inviting during the summer when it becomes the site of Flò, a posh outdoor ... more

Piazzale Michelangelo, 84
50122 Florence

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James Joyce

Café / Pub

Party Earth Review Situated just outside Piazza Francesco Ferrucci, James Joyce may require a bit of a hike to reach, but this cool pub and café is well worth the trip. While the low yellow lighting and ... more

Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 1/r
50126 Florence

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Gusta Pizza

Pizza Place

Reviewed by Kendyll B.

"My Take: Gusta Pizza is a fairly tiny restaurant with a huge personality. Due to the fact that it is arguably the best cuisine of its type in Floren ..." more

Via Maggio 46R
50125 Florence

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La Cite

Bar / Café / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review One of Florence’s most unique nightspots, La Cite is a library bar and jazz lounge with an artsy atmosphere that draws an intellectual clientele of young hipsters and creative types ... more

Borgo San Frediano, 20r
50124 Florence

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Golden View

Café / Italian Restaurant

Reviewed by Shelby G.

"My Take: Golden View is famous for what its name alludes to; an elegant restaurant with the most breathtaking view in Florence. As guests first enter ..." more

Via dè Bardi, 58/r
50125 Florence

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Negroni

Café / Cocktail Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review A Happy Hour hotspot for a chic crowd, Negroni is not only a historical piece of Florence’s identity – after all, it was here that the famous Negroni cocktail was invented – but also ... more

Via dei Renai, 17/r
50125 Florence

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Zoe

Art Gallery / Café

Party Earth Review Like its neighbor Negroni, Zoe draws a crowd of well-dressed locals who show up in the early evening to sip cocktails and nibble on carpaccio with melon at the aperitivo buffet before ... more

Via dei Renai, 13/r
50125 Florence

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Caffè la Torre

Café / Lounge

Party Earth Review Located a few steps from the Piazzale Michelangelo, Caffè la Torre is a chic café and lounge perfect for a pre-club rendezvous. The café’s patio is a buzzing social hangout on summer ... more

Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 65/r
50125 Florence

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