Italy Trip Recommendations 
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Favorites: #1 Florence; #2 Positano; #3 Siena; #4 Assisi; #5 Cinque Terra; #6 Rome; #7 Venice

Rick Steve's videos are a terrific introduction especially to less expensive hotels etc. 

Prior to going read:
    •"The Agony & The Ecstasy" by Stone about Michelangelo
    •"How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci" by Gelb

Florence:

Where to Stay:

Hotel Hermitage-
Overlooking the Arno River and the Ponte
Vecchio Bridge if you want to stay in Florence.
florence@hermitagehotel.com
www.hermitagehotel.com 
 

    


 


La Serena in the Tuscany Countryside outside of Florence, if you want a relaxing spa and country experience.
contact: info@agriserena.it and www.agriserena.it

     

         

   Shopping:

Leather and Specialties:
Hodjat Moradi has a shop #18 in the outdoor plaza just a few blocks from the Arno
continuing into town from the Ponte Vecchio.  Phone # 335-8001-041.
email is hodjat.moradi@tin.it
Speak to Hodajt prior to buying anything.  He will save you both money and time!
Leather is his specialty.

 

Jewelry:

Alberto at Evolution of Gold on the Ponte Vecchio #51.
Phone # 055-264125                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                             
Restaurants:

Lunch:  Ask Hodjat.  One he took us to was La Bussola on Via Porta Rossa.
Dinner:  Club Culinario Toscano is a must.  Also Leo's in St. Croce on via Torta #7