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Slow travel in Florence: a week based in one neighborhood, artisan workshops, markets, long lunches and villa stays in the hills.

The Vasari Corridor, the new Botticelli rooms, Duomo closures, Firenzecard Restart and the rules that changed for visitors in Florence.

ZTL fines, unbooked museums, eating on church steps and more. The 15 Florence mistakes I see most often and what to do instead.

Small, design-led boutique hotels in Florence, from Oltrarno riverside rooms to a garden house, and the neighborhood each one suits.

Florence craft cocktail bars worth a visit, plus the story of the Negroni, born here. House drinks, vibe and when to go.

Florence bakeries for Tuscan bread, schiacciata, bomboloni and cornetti, plus what to order at breakfast like a local.

Why I always stop at Ognissanti: Botticelli's grave, his Saint Augustine facing Ghirlandaio's Saint Jerome, Giotto's Crucifix and current hours.

Florence's grand 5-star hotels: historic palazzos on the Arno and main piazzas, what each does best and which neighborhood suits you.

How to reach Piazzale Michelangelo on foot or by bus 12 or 13, the best time for sunset, San Miniato vespers and the gardens nearby.

Stay fit in Florence: gyms open to visitors, running routes on the Arno and to Piazzale Michelangelo, and healthy places to eat.

Florence quick facts: population, the Arno, districts, climate, airport, UNESCO center and what Florence is famous for, in one short read.

Why Ponte Vecchio is lined with goldsmiths, from the Medici order to Cellini, and how to buy jewelry on the bridge today.

Where I work from a cafe in Florence: Ditta Artigianale, La Ménagère, the Oblate library terrace and more, plus wifi and laptop etiquette.

Which Florence tours are worth it: Duomo terraces, Vasari Corridor, Uffizi and David, food walks and Chianti, and when to go solo.

The best photo spots in Florence, from Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo to quiet Oltrarno lanes, with the best light and crowd-free times.

Vegetarian and vegan Florence: naturally meat-free Tuscan dishes like ribollita and pappa al pomodoro, and where to eat them.

Is Florence walkable? How many days do you need? Do you need to book the David? Short answers to the questions visitors ask most.

Romantic Florence restaurants: view tables, garden courtyards and candlelit trattorie for anniversaries and proposals.

Practical Florence tips: booking museum slots, Monday closures, tipping, drinking fountains, the ZTL, taxis, trams and luggage rules.

The Tuscan pasta shapes worth ordering and the six Florence trattorie and restaurants where I eat them, with addresses and opening days.