Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Florence Cathedral
Florence, Italy
The Duomo, topped by Brunelleschi's enormous red-tiled dome.
Neighbourhood · Italy · Tuscany
Oltrarno and Santo Spirito
Florence's artisan quarter across the river, with workshops, trattorias and a lively square.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Oltrarno and Santo Spirito matters
Cross the Arno and the crowds thin out. The Oltrarno is where you find leather workers, bookbinders, furniture restorers and small cafes. Piazza Santo Spirito is the neighbourhood's living room, with a market in the morning and aperitivo in the evening.
Talking points
- The area is home to artisan workshops.
- Piazza Santo Spirito is a favourite hangout for locals.
- Fewer tourists than the north bank.
- Great for an aperitivo.
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