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Florence Oltrarno
Not many visitors venture to Oltrarno on the south side of the River Arno. This section of the historic centre of Florence has monuments, medieval towers, museums, churches, palaces and parks which are well worth visiting.
Our Visit to Oltrarno, Beyond the Arno.
Our Visit to Oltrarno, Beyond the Arno.
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Barbadori Tower built in 12th century by the Barbadori's, a prominent merchant family
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Terracotta figures on Marsili Tower
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Marsili Tower built by the Marsili's, one of the oldest Florentine families
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Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco, a popular restaurant at Borgo San Jacopo, 43
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Campagnia di San Jacopo - Four Florentine confraternities who practised self-flagellation
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Oltrarno's most famous 16th century fountain and gargoyle on corner of Via dello Sprone and Borgo San Jacopo
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Beads and designer jewelry on Via Toscanella
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Enoteca Mondovino, a fine wine shop on Via S. Agostino
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Leather and embroidery workshop
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Sciccherie - a handicraft shop
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Exploring Borgo San Jacopo
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Me and Pinocchio at Osteria Toscanella on via Toscanella
