Indagare member Lisa Frelinghuysen recently returned from a family trip to Florence and discusses her favorite works of art and newly discovered restaurants.
We had a wonderful time in Florence and loved staying at the Hotel Lungarno (Borgo San Jacopo, 14; 39 055 27261). The kids loved the hearty breakfast (especially the fresh juices, unlimited croissants and Nutella). The location was perfect, allowing us to have cocktails on the Arno and be a bit removed from the hoards of tourists, and yet right next to the Ponte Vecchio. The bridge is particularly beautiful in the early morning, we found, when the shutters were closed and we could admire the many different iterations of the Florentine fleur-de-lis hinges; the kids delighted in finding their favorites. The views of the sparkling sunset in the evening were incredible, drawing the cheers and applause of onlookers.
We found some great restaurants on our side of the Arno including Osteria Cinghiale Bianco (“Restaurant of the White Boar”) (Borgo San Iacapo, 43; 39 055 215 706), where they cook the real deal. The restaurant was...
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