Piazza Santo Spirito
Piazza Santo Spirito
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This unique Florentine piazza is the center of the artisan quarter. Dominated by the last masterpiece of Brunelleschi, the Basilica of Santo Spirito, the square is home to little local markets and antique fairs.
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA11,753 contributions
Feb 2024 • Business
The square in front of the church is very lively. People hang out there and there are places to eat and drink. A very slow running fountain is at the center of the square.
Written 25 February 2024
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activenretired
New Lenox, IL795 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
A lovely piazza south of the Arno, frequented mostly, it seemed by locals. It is ringed by many little cafes, with space for the kids to run. We had cappuccino here in the late morning. Get out of the city center and all of the crowds and relax with the locals.
Written 17 October 2023
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Belinda H
Boston, MA9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a great plaza where locals come together to dine, drink, and mingle. Nice escape from the hustle and bustle on the other side of the river :)
Written 17 October 2023
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gabby t
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Sept 2023 • Friends
Trattoria Gustapanino, Piazza Santo Spirito. Good food! Good service! Highly recommended!! A must on your agenda in Florence!
Written 8 October 2023
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AptosAmy
Aptos, CA605 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
There are numerous outdoor restaurants with good food. The Church is worth a visit. It has become extremely crowded. The streets are narrow, and there is a lot of noise around this piazza.
Written 1 May 2023
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Bob W
Newington, CT364 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We stayed at an apartment on the piazza for an extended period. This is a lively, active area in the Oltrarno neighborhood. There are many restaurants and cafes. Each afternoon the children play soccer. You may even find buskers playing their music. The daily farmers market is wonderful. Find a spot to sit and watch . To visit this piazza is to get a feel for the everyday life of the local residents.
Written 28 February 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,612 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a quiet square, a couple of minutes walk from the Pitti Palace.
There's not much to do in it, though.
There's not much to do in it, though.
Written 20 December 2022
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Patrascu S
Bucharest, Romania37 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
It's a place full of life, even during the pandemic it was so vibrant, the restaurants there look like cozy places for a win/ spritz and a quick bite. People were singing music live, everyone was laughing and it was such a cool vibe.
Written 13 October 2021
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad4,837 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This is where the Basilica of the Santo Spitito is located on the other side of the bridge/arno river. It is a bit secluded area, it is not my first choice for hanging out but did rested here a bit on one of the few benches situated at this plaza.
I found this area a bit unkempt and the trees there need some sprucing up.
Generally it's a low keyed area to chill out without the touristy crowds
I found this area a bit unkempt and the trees there need some sprucing up.
Generally it's a low keyed area to chill out without the touristy crowds
Written 15 June 2020
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Lance H
Boerne, TX1,280 contributions
Dec 2019
There's really nothing going on here. Maybe if you come during a festival or something, but don't bother coming here. It was a long walk out of the way for me and I regret it. It's nothing bad, just nothing at all.
Written 22 February 2020
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Tina M
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My entire second trip to Italy WAS to stay away from the tourist attractions. Wanted to live like an Italian for 3 weeks, and not live like a tourist. Loved Santo Spitito for that very reason.
ninajaci
Duxbury, MA39 contributions
Question, did you rent a place ? Any detains appreciated. Single traveler.
Gail B
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When is it open?
Steve_of_N21
London, UK2,283 contributions
I guess you are referring to the Basilica di Santo Spirito.
The Basilica has intermittent tourist opening times and when we visited in May these were 9.30AM till 12.30PM and 4.00PM to 5.30PM but these are not always adhered to and the church is definitely shut all day Wednesday.
Lynn K
Los Angeles, CA
I'm staying to Florence for three nights in May. I love arty, local, a little bohemian atmosphere and going to rent an airbnb and hang out like a local. IThinking of SAnto Spirito or St Niccolo areas? Any thoughts if this is too far from the main areas. I plan to take a train to Lucca one day.
MelVinRos
Bruges, Belgium34 contributions
Santa Spirito is not far from the main areas. At Santa Spirito you can find a good mix of locals and tourists. There are great restaurants over there. On certain days there is also a market.
We loved the atmosphere there.
Debbie P
Dallas, TX28 contributions
What time on Sunday would you say is the best to get there?
Thanks,
Debbie
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