Florence
January 24rd - 25th
Restaurants and Food
- Enoteca Alessi – Wine tasting: sparkling white, white, and two reds
- All'Antico – Prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, and basil pesto panini
- Pino's – Spicy salami, mozzarella, cooked onions, and pesto panini
- Notre Dame dinner – Ate with all ND Rome. Had pappardelle bolognese and turket
– Bruschetta with olive oil, bruschetta with tomatoes, and liver patè
Nightlife / Activities
- The Old Stove Irish Pub – Cool Irish pub with Guinness
- The Lion's Fountain Irish Pub – Met up with Jack who studied in Florence
- Space Club – Met up with Alex who studied in Florence
Sights Visited
- Duomo – Brunelleschi's Dome. Stunning inside and out
- Accademia – David was even more impressive in person
- Uffizi – Incredible art, especially Botticelli
- Michaelangelo Square – Best panoramic view of Florence
- Basilica di Santa Croce – Peaceful and full of history. Tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei and Machiavelli
- Ponte Vecchio – Charming but very crowded