Oltrarno Florence Travel Guide - Walk and Explore the Other Side of the Arno River in Italy!

Said to be the funky sibling of the historic centre of Florence, the Oltrarno’s densely packed streets are lined with restaurants, cafes, shops, churches, palaces, museums and gardens! Today, we will walk to the neighbourhood's most famous landmarks and show you how to navigate your way around the other side of the Arno river, beginning at Ponte Vecchio. Oltrarno Florence Travel Guide w/ @michaworldwide

The Arno River divides Florence’s historic centre from its vibrant neighbourhood on its southern banks. The Oltrano, literally meaning ‘the other side of the Arno’, started out as a small unprotected settlement, however, over time it grew into one of the more affluent areas where nobles built their palaces. The Oltrarno district is made up of the neighbourhoods of San Niccolò, Santo Spirito, and San Frediano!

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0:00 Intro to the Oltrarno Florence
0:48 Ponte Vecchio Bridge
4:17 Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens
5:57 Porta Romana
6:16 Piazza & Church of Santo Spirito
7:27 Food and Wine
9:30 Stefano Bardini Museum / Villa Bardini & Garden
10:39 How to get to Piazzale Michelangelo
15:36 San Minato al Monte Church
19:26 Sunset Drinks at Piazzale Michelangelo
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[KaterinaFerrara]

My husband and I watch your videos together as our date nights and we live all the research you do! We cannot than you enough. there are many Florence videos out there but yours have substance and that’s why they are the BEST. grazie da Texas come sempre ❤

[hazhoner]

Florence is not only a town it's a state of mind

[KaterinaFerrara]

I hope you shared a bit of your bread with that baby seagull!!😂

[jbk]

The first time I went to Piazzale Michelangelo it was a sweaty, August climb up the hill. The second time I made the trip, I took a bus. Definitely made the ascension easier!
And back down in Oltrarno, art lovers MUST visit the Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine for the Massacio frescoes. An admission fee charged, and at last visit, reservations required. The birth of humanism in eclesiatic art.

[MsHarper]

I am loving your videos! We are going to Italy in just a few weeks, and my husband is also a Saffa! I love your content. The detailed information combined with the maps is just great. Thank you!

[rockturtleneck]

This is a great video. I spent a month in Florence last April when my daughter was studying abroad there. I worked remotely and rented an AirBnB apartment only a block from the Arno, near the Uffizi gallery. Oltrarno quickly became one of my favorite places to go, and like you I spent many hours wandering around and taking in the incredible views. There's also a great area in Oltrarno north of the Ponte Vecchio that has a bunch of great bars, I discovered that my last night there and had a fantastic time. Can't wait to come back.

[sophiaisabelle]

We hope you're all staying safe. Keep up the good work.

[DinaMadi]

Beautiful video but I do miss your food tasting videos. You could combine them with the history/art tours. Even though I live in Italy it's just so much fun to watch. Hope you make more of those. 😄

[ronkunk]

Your days as tour guides were not wasted. Nice job! One thing I learned in Tuscany in Rada at the Castello di Albola winery is that authentic Chianti Classico that has met the requirements for Chianti will always have a Black Rooster on the label. Originally the Black Rooster was a symbol of the Military League of Chianti. For the last 300 years it became more of a symbol of the region for wine in Chianti and certain requirements of grapes and purity before it can have the Black Rooster on the label to be certified Chianti Classico wine.

[kenboydart]

Yup, it is a hard clime but. I consider it a challenge, I've been doing it from 1978 and still doing it today . BTW global expats, even though I've been traveling longer than you
both have been alive, I still learn many things from you !

[debrasams]

Such a wonderful walk! Thank you so much. Florence is a great city.

[michellel.cramer]

We'll be there in just a couple weeks!! We've been obsessively watching your videos and have learned so much to help us in our FIRST EVER ADVENTURE OVERSEAS! Just me and the hubs to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, with three weeks in Italy, beginning in Florence and ending in Sicily. Here's hoping we run into you all while in Florence!

[MollyCanuck]

Ive watched so many vlogs on Florence and you two are by far not only the best but the most adorable. Thanks!

[SummerGioia]

I love so much exploring with you!!!! I love that you show the plan of the city and that you give us historic informations!!! Your videos are 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[alemassa]

Happy to see you again guys!! I love you!

[nathalienurse]

Loved this video many vloggers never mention this part of Firenze, my favourite part. Used to live there now I feel homesick. You both did a great job, BTW you have the best smile EVER! And your girlfriend has the best legs EVER, you are a nice couple ❤. Trying to get back to Firenze next month, crossing my fingers……..🤗🇨🇦

[etygjnv]

I have a family history with Firenze. You both bring that same attention to detail and accurate explanations of where you are. So enjoyable !!

[barrysmith]

Excellent video, great directions and useful maps. And very well put together. Thank you!

[daviddeveau]

I enjoyed your tour very much. Seeing places I have been to and many I have not been to. It's all very stunning. Thank you.

[joannedagsvik]

Mark and I are in Firenze … travelling from Canada. Will be here across from the Al antico Vinaio for a month. We found your videos very helpful in navigating Firenze. Hope we run into you in our travels. 😊