Come for the view from the cafeteria, stay for the espresso drinks and cheesecake. Reasonably…read morepriced and the view of the duomo from under roof is very nice.

As a student, this is the best library!!!! They offer books for reference (italian of course),…read moreamazing (free) wifi, a beautiful view of the Duomo from multiple angles, plenty of inside and outside seating, and a cafe with the best cafe latte i've ever had!!! The only thing I wish was different was that this place was open 24/7 because I would never leave.

Patrons' Tour was a most treasured life experience. Fabulous group of attendees…read morecame together from all ports adding to the experience. Encourage all to attend. LAB

I had read about tea at the British Institute of Florence's Harold Acton Library and contacted them…read morebefore we left the U.S. to see if we could attend and were told "Of course." They offer their version of High Tea on Thursdays at 4:30 PM. For a requested donation of € 1.50 each, we had cups of tea with proper sandwiches, biscuits, homemade cake, and cookies. The tea is served in the one of the libraries. The British Institute sits right on the Arno River and we were treated to some wonderful views. It was a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Walking up those stone stairs a reminder goes through your head of the number of people, over the…read morecenturies, that have done the same thing. Entering the first room you are hit by the ceiling, wonderfully carved wood. Under your feet, don't walk on it, a beautifully tiled floor. The wooden benches that, again over the centuries, have seated many learned people. The central circular library room with its wonderful furnishings and paintings. Finally, a room filled with illuminated books written by those monks. No modern day computers to 'help' them and, jokingly, no spell check or tipex for those mistakes LOL. Finally, the cloisters where those hard working monks had their Spartan rooms. A fantastic few hours spent. Well worth hunting this bibliotheque out.

What a find, you MUST, MUST stop in here…read more June is one of the best months to find yourself in Florence, as it can be a lot of fun to watch the semi-final games for the Calcio Storico, or the final match played on June 24, on Florence's patron saint's feast day for St. John the Baptist. The steps here look out toward the field. This museum is a hidden gem! I had no idea the extent of Zeffirelli's career and found each room so interesting. Don't miss the short film about Dante's Inferno! Enjoy the quiet patio for tea or lunch.

This museum is a hidden gem! We were so pleased with our guided tour, and enjoyed the entire…read moreexperience here. I had no idea the extent of Zeffirelli's career and found each room so interesting. Don't miss the short film about Dante's Inferno! This was a great room to end our tour, and to see his creative process 'in surround'. Enjoy the quiet patio for tea or lunch while you're there...off the well beaten path when you desire some peace away from crowds...lovely.