Florence - The characteristic Oltrarno quarter
The Oltrarno Quarter
Oltrarno - Piazza Santo Spirito
South of Ponte Vecchio there is the so-called
Oltrarno. This quarter is the most suggestive and characteristic part of the ancient Florence. In the Oltrarno there are many "trattorias", where tourists can taste typical Florentine and Tuscan dishes, craftman`s workshops and antique shops.
The Oltrarno is surrounded by green hills and rich in magnificent gardens and ancient churches with their artistic treasures.
Borgo San Frediano and Piazza Santo Spirito are the genuine heart of ancient Florence.
What to see in the characteristic Oltrarno quarter:
.. Church of Carmine
.. Church of Santo Spirito
.. Church of Santa Felicita
.. Church of San Miniato
.. Boboli Garden Florence
.. The Pitti Palace
.. La Specola Museum
