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Craftsman Workshops in Oltrarno



If you have been spending you days visiting the countless churches and art galleries since your holiday in Florence has begun, experience the itinerary in Oltrarno of the old workshops and of the artistic craftsmanship. You`ll have the chance to see in front of you master craftsmen realize any kind of handiwork and for any budget: you might come back to your Florentine apartment dopo aver fatto il pieno di acquisti. Fond of restoration and antiques? Walking along via Maggio in Oltrarno you will be able to nose in the shop windows of the master restores and admire the style of the old pieces of forniture. Strolling along the nearby streets you will find small shops and workshops where you can buy at a convenient price some small fine antique: the will embellish your apartment and will save the memory of your stay in Florence.

Do you have a soft spot for shoes? Not only is Florence the main city for the workmanship of leather, but the Oltrarno, in the san Frediano district, is exactly the place where you will find craftsmen on the job realizing shoes made to measure. Are you sure you`ll be able to resist the tempation to buy yourself one pair? If you have choosen the summer to come on holiday in Florence, this is the rigth occasion to get yourself a pair of handmade sandals.

The Oltrarno is brimming with goldsmith workshops. Maybe such jewels are not for everyone`s wallet, but why deny yourself the chance to give a look to bring home with you at leats the memory of them? Pop to Chilleri brothers` workshops in via dello Sprone or Ugo Bellini`s in via Sant� Agostino and who knows you won`t decide to something crazy.

Let yourselves charm by the art of paper in the very heart of Oltrarno. The craftsman workshops of marbled paper and book binding will enchant you with their colours and time will pass by without noticing. You will surely find a myriad of unusual objects and original gifts for all your friends waiting for you to come came back from your holiday in Florence!

 

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