The Best Things To See And Do In San Niccol Florence

Considered as the artist’s neighbourhood, San Niccolò is one of the coolest districts of Florence, full of art galleries, design boutiques, vintage ateliers, bars and restaurants. If you want to avoid the touristic places, this is the perfect place for you; it is one of the lesser crowded areas of the town and more authentic. Read the top things to do here.

Admire Spectacular Views Over Florence from the San Niccolò Gate

One of the most beautiful buildings of the San Niccolò neighbourhood is the Gate of San Niccolò, located just below Piazzale Michelangelo. You can easily reach it by walking from the famous belvedere of Florence. The gate is visible today, but only from June to September, and you need to book the reservation before you visit. The guide will tell you the day and the time of the visit and, once there, also the history of this important gate.

Buy Handmade Leather Shoes at Stefano Bemer’s Boutique

Admire the Street Artwork of the Area

Florence is the home of unique Renaissance masterpieces, gorgeous museums and stunning buildings known worldwide, such as the Dome, Uffizi Gallery and Giotto’s bell tower. But, it is also home to terrific street art pieces, most of them situated in the San Niccolò district. So, once here, keep your eyes open and don’t miss these lovely pieces of art.

Buy Cool Street Art Pieces at Carla Bruttini Studio

Art enthusiasts pay attention, please: in the San Niccolò neighbourhood, there is one of the nicest ateliers with unique pieces of art. It is the Carla Bruttini Studio, a small, colourful shop-gallery, perfect for buying beautiful artworks realized by the most famous street artists of Florence, such as Blub and Carla Bruttini herself, who is not only the owner of this enchanting boutique, but also a great painter.

Propose to Your Partner With a Ring Made by Alessandro Dari

Florence is one of the most romantic towns of Italy and Europe, so if you are planning to propose to your partner, there is no better place to do that. If you want to enjoy a romantic moment, go straight to Alessandro Dari’s boutique, a beautiful museum-studio where the artist Dari creates unique jewelry pieces. You can buy a gorgeous handmade ring, take your partner to one of the several viewpoints of the town and do your job.

Enjoy the Coolest Aperitivo of Florence at Rifrullo

San Niccolò isn’t just the coolest art district of Florence, but it’s also home to the best place to hang out and spend the night: Il Rifrullo. This beautiful café-restaurant is frequented by locals and is the perfect place for a gorgeous Tuscan aperitivo. We strongly recommend you to visit Il Rifrullo in spring or summer, because it has a beautiful terrace to spend the night drinking with your friends.

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