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During your stay with us we would like to provide you with some helpful information for fun

activities and interesting places to visit in Florence for you and especially for our young

guests.

In the next few pages you will learn that Florence is a beautiful place where Culture can be

fun and through amusing activities the city can be discovered.

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The secret doors of Palazzo Vecchio

Let’s make our own Pizza

The art of making Pasta

Chocolate and its magic

A morning in the Market of Florence

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Apparel Stores

Toys and Games

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Palazzo Vecchio

Galileo Museum

Leonardo da Vinci Museum

Pinocchio Museum (outside Florence)

Boboli Gardens and Palazzo Pitti

Stibbert Museum

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For reservations and for any further information please contact us

at the Concierge Desk or dial ext. 4290

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The secret doors of Palazzo VecchioThe secret doors of Palazzo VecchioThe secret doors of Palazzo VecchioThe secret doors of Palazzo Vecchio

The old residence of the Medici and current city hall is full of interesting histories behind

every door. They offer various tours in English such as the following:

• The Medieval Palace RevealedThe Medieval Palace RevealedThe Medieval Palace RevealedThe Medieval Palace Revealed allows exploring the oldest parts of the building: a

fourteenth century’s staircase hidden in the wall thickness, the apartment of the

Priors and the guard walk on the battlement of the Palace.

• The Life at the Medici’s CourtThe Life at the Medici’s CourtThe Life at the Medici’s CourtThe Life at the Medici’s Court is a visit to the ducal apartments, including the

secret study room of Duchess Bianca Cappello, usually closed to the public. The tour

is ending in the Gallery of Renaissance Costumes, where some replicas of dresses

belonged to the members of the ducal family are located.

These tours are presented in two versions, with different approaches: a playful tourplayful tourplayful tourplayful tour for

families with children from 3 years oldfamilies with children from 3 years oldfamilies with children from 3 years oldfamilies with children from 3 years old and a tour tour tour tour for families with children from 10 years families with children from 10 years families with children from 10 years families with children from 10 years

oldoldoldold. To find out when your chosen activity is taking place, simply request further

information at the concierge. Opened all week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., previous

reservation required

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Why not learn in the Country of the Pizza how to do your own one?

Add your favorite ingredients and then even enjoy your delicious creation!

Previous reservation required. Please dial extension 9492

The art of making The art of making The art of making The art of making PPPPastaastaastaasta

Did you know there are more than 600 types of pasta shapes and names? Ravioli, spaghetti,

macaroni, penne, gnocchi…. Learn more about how to do pasta and enjoy in the end a nice

dish made by you! Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292

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Learn about the secrets of making a good chocolate in one of Florence’s most traditional

Chocolate stores in the city centre. Taste the different flavors and look at all the types,

shapes and colors a chocolate can have! Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292

A morA morA morA mornnnning in the Market of Florenceing in the Market of Florenceing in the Market of Florenceing in the Market of Florence

Discover Florence’s other side, visit the market in the morning choosing an learning about

interesting and delicious Italian products. Then proceed with a short cooking lesson and of

course, enjoy a delicious lunch made by you!

Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292

Children need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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Florence offers an array of interesting stores for our little special guests. From branded children

clothing to toys and hand made artisan stores - here is a selected handful of nice ideas:

Baroni Baroni Baroni Baroni - Via Tornabuoni 9r

Baroni dates back to 1912 and sells apparel, shoes and accessories for kids from 0 to 12.

Piccolo SlamPiccolo SlamPiccolo SlamPiccolo Slam - Via dei Neri 9 R

In this store you will find well known brands such as cavalla and Pinko for kids from 0 to 18 years

of age.

Loretta CaponiLoretta CaponiLoretta CaponiLoretta Caponi - Piazza Antinori 4

This prestigious store a part from offering high quality apparel for grownups also has a special

line offer for kids!

Bon PointBon PointBon PointBon Point - Via Monalda 15r

Is one of Pari’s most prestigious brands for children’s apparel. You will be amazed by the

dedication to their little costumers.

Anichini Anichini Anichini Anichini ---- Via del Parione 59 R

This local store dedicates to create their own line of kid’s clothing from elegant dresses, to

casual and sports apparel.

Britta in Bicicletta Britta in Bicicletta Britta in Bicicletta Britta in Bicicletta - Lungarno Torrigiani 5r

It is an atelier for children from 0 to 8 years of age. All toys and apparel are unique and

handmade with using vivid colors and plenty of imagination.

Monna LisaMonna LisaMonna LisaMonna Lisa - Via del Corso 66 R

This interesting store is dedicated to apparel for girls. You will find beautiful dresses for girls

from 0 to 12 years of age

Fiorini LetiziaFiorini LetiziaFiorini LetiziaFiorini Letizia - Via Parione 60r

It is atiny workshop selling unique handmade marionettes and puppets.

Il PrincipeIl PrincipeIl PrincipeIl Principe - Via del Sole 2

Is a lovely shop dedicated to kid’s fashion offering a modest variety of apparel. Ages 0 to 8 years.

Citta del SoleCitta del SoleCitta del SoleCitta del Sole - Via de cimatori 21r

The store’s dedication lies in finding interesting toys and games for learning and entertainment

purposes. Definitely a place will find the outmost interesting items!

DreoniDreoniDreoniDreoni – Via Cavour 31r

The store offers a large array of games, puzzles and toys for every age

Disney Store Disney Store Disney Store Disney Store - Via dei Calzaiuoli 69r

The international chain is situated near the Duomo with apparel, accessories and toys.

Bartolucci Bartolucci Bartolucci Bartolucci - Via Condotta 12r

If you are looking for wooden toys, accessories or a nice unique souvenir, this is definitely the

place! A museum on its own!!

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PalaPalaPalaPalazzzzzo Vecchiozo Vecchiozo Vecchiozo Vecchio

Old residence of the Medici Family, with magnificent frescoes on the walls and incredible

stories behind each door! Previous reservation for special tours for children required.

Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.

Galileo Galileo Galileo Galileo MMMMuseumuseumuseumuseum

The Museum shows the inventions of Galileo, its passion for astronomy and interesting facts

about his finding through interactive learning

Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,

Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Speccola Speccola Speccola Speccola MMMMuseumuseumuseumuseum

The Section of Zoology 'La Specola', founded by the Grand Duke Peter Leopold of

Lorraine, was opened to the public in 1775, and it's the oldest scientific museum in Europe.

It holds the largest collection of anatomical waxworks in the world and over 3.500.000

animals.

Opening hours: Daily 9:30 a.m to 4:30pm.

Museo Museo Museo Museo LLLLeonardo da Vincieonardo da Vincieonardo da Vincieonardo da Vinci

Dedicated to the universal genius, this interesting place will offer a unique experience

showing that the inventions of Leonardo were not so wrong as they seemed in the past!

Opening hours: 10.00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.

Pinocchio Pinocchio Pinocchio Pinocchio MMMMuseumuseumuseumuseum and Butterfly H and Butterfly H and Butterfly H and Butterfly Hoooouseuseuseuse (outside Florence) (outside Florence) (outside Florence) (outside Florence)

Situated in Collodi, Pescia it is a place dedicated to the story of Pinocchio. Tickets costs

€11.00 for adults and €8.00 for kids under 12. Please contact the Concierge for driving

directions as well for opening hours.

Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.

Stibbert MStibbert MStibbert MStibbert Muuuuseumseumseumseum

If you like to learn about amours, ancient manners for the Italian Aristocracy and stories

about the rival families, this is definitely the place! The museum owns a large collection of

amours, swords, and helms dating back 400 years.

Opening hours: Mon, Tue and Wed 10.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Fri, Sat, Sun 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Closed on Thursdays. BobBobBobBobololololi i i i GardensGardensGardensGardens

In the summer is the ideal place to go for a walk, see how the Medici Family used to live in

their luxurious palace and enjoy a nice day in the green lovely gardens. The ticket entrance

to the garden allows you also to visit the various exhibitions such as the Porcelain Museum

and the Palatina Gallery. No reservations required.

Opening hours: From 8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. every day

Closed on Mondays.

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We can certainly arrange an English-speaking babysitter to be at the hotel for a few hours.

Please contact the concierge preferably at least one day in advance.

Cost per hour €40.00

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On the sunny days we can arrange a lovely picnic outside in our park with all necessary to

spend a wonderful afternoon in the green. All you need to do is contact the Concierge one

day in advance in order to provide you with the picnic menu and reserve all necessary!

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Please note that children under 12 years should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

to any of the before-mentioned activities.