Car Hire in Florence - Via Del Gelsomino - Mini guide to Florence - Via Del Gelsomino

While many visit Florence for views of the Arno, Ponte Vecchio and its stunning Duomo, the city has much to offer those who enjoy travelling off the beaten tourist track. Venturing to the Arcetri area of the city allows visitors to take in Florence’s most exclusive suburb that combines stunning scenery, excellent amenities and a rich history.

At the heart of Arcetri, is Via Del Gelsomino. This leafy area is home to some of the city’s best restaurants and shopping. Florence is home to hundreds of restaurants which offer local specialties as well as international menus. While visiting Arcetri, traditional Tuscan cuisine should head to Omero on Via Pian de' Giullari 11r.

In Florence, Via Del Gelsomino and Arcetri are most commonly associated with the city’s most famous resident, the astronomer Galileo Galilei. Via Del Gelsomino is the home of the Galileo Galilei Institute for Theoretical Physics. Throughout the year, the Institute hosts regular conferences and workshops for those working within the field.

While public transport is available in this section of the city, many visitors to Florence find that using a car hire service allows them to explore more freely. Car hire can be found in Florence – Via Del Gelsomino from: Via Del Gelsomino, 11, Firenze, 50125, IT.

In your car hire, you will be able to visit other sites associated with Galileo Galelei, such as Florence’s observatory. Located atop a hill, the observatory offers stunning views across the Tuscan city.

While visiting the observatory, try to fit in a visit to the astronomer’s magnificent villa which is just a short walk away. His country home, ""Il Gioello"" or ""The Jewel"", can be found at the top of Pian dei Giullari. The villa has undergone lengthy restoration and allows visitors to have an insight into Galileo’s domestic life.

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