Florence is not only the cradle of the Renaissance, but also the home of some of the greatest Italian writers. From Dante Alighieri to Machiavelli, up to the poets and intellectuals of the twentieth century, this itinerary will guide you to discover the symbolic places of Florentine literature.

⭐ Dante's House: Discovering the Supreme Poet

Dante's House is a museum dedicated to the father of the Italian language. Here you can retrace the life and works of the poet, from the "Divine Comedy" to his exile.

Where to find it: Via Santa Margherita, 1

Curiosity: Although the building is not the original, it stands in the area where the Alighieri family lived in the 13th century.

⭐ Church of Santa Margherita dei Cerchi: Love for Beatrice

This small medieval church is linked to the figure of Beatrice Portinari, Dante's muse. Her alleged tomb is located here, and has become a destination for visitors and poetry lovers.

Where to find it: Via Santa Margherita

Fun Fact: Even today, visitors leave love letters near Beatrice's tomb.

⭐ Palazzo del Bargello: Dante and Florentine Politics

Once the seat of the city government, the Bargello was where Dante exercised political activity before his exile. Today it is one of the most important museums in the city, with a rich collection of sculptures.

Where to find it: Via del Proconsolo, 4

Curiosity: In the museum there is a famous portrait of Dante, attributed to Giotto.

⭐ Piazza della Signoria: The theatre of history

This historic square was the center of Florentine political life, the scene of events involving writers and intellectuals, including Niccolò Machiavelli.

Where to find it: Piazza della Signoria

Curiosity: Savonarola was executed here, an event that profoundly influenced Florentine culture.

⭐ Literary Cafés: Meeting Places for Intellectuals

The historic cafés of Florence have been meeting places for poets and writers for centuries. Among the most famous:

✔ Caffè Gilli – Frequented by 20th century intellectuals. ✔ Caffè Paszkowski – Once a place for literary and musical meetings. ✔ Caffè Giubbe Rosse – A meeting place for futurists and artists of the early 20th century.

Where to find them: Piazza della Repubblica

Curiosity: The Caffè Giubbe Rosse was the point of reference for writers such as Marinetti and Palazzeschi.

⭐ National Central Library: The Memory of Literature

With over 6 million volumes, the National Central Library preserves manuscripts and first editions of Florentine authors, including precious documents by Dante and Machiavelli.

Where to find it: Piazza dei Cavalleggeri, 1

Curiosity: The oldest manuscripts of the "Divine Comedy" are kept here.

A Journey into Literary Florence

Following this itinerary means immersing yourself in the pages of history and literature, rediscovering Florence through the words of its greatest writers.

🚌 How to get there: by car or train from San Piero a Sieve station (free shuttle to/from the campsite)

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