5 things to do in Florence during Pitti Uomo

After London, fashion people have landed in Florence, as every season the beautiful scenery of Pitti Immagine Uomo, the event dedicated to men’s fashion which reaches this year its 89^th edition.

Besides the stands of Fortezza da Basso and the evening cocktails in the streets of the historic centre, the Tuscan city has a lot more to offer to its visitors.

Here’s a top 5 of the places not to miss to escape Pitti’s chaos and enter the Florentine’s mood:

#1 Caffè Gilli. This historic bar in the city centre was born at the beginning of the 18^th century as a patisserie for noble people and still preserves its aristocratic charm. Today it is an obligatory stop for a relaxed breakfast or an afternoon tea in a tea room of other times. Piazza della Repubblica, 39R.

#2 Museo Gucci. The fashion house founded by Guccio Gucci is without doubts a symbol of Florence in the world. In the heart of the city, right next to the Uffizi, you can find the museum that retraces the history of the brand, from 1921 until today. You can also stop for a coffee at the Gucci bar on the ground floor. Piazza della Signoria, 10.

#3 Melrose vintage. This shop close to Santa Maria Novella’s station is a reference for all vintage and second hand lovers. There, you can find a wide selection of clothes and accessories, with affordable prices. Via de' Ginori, 18.

#4 Giardini di Boboli. If you happen to visit Pitti on a sunny day, take some time to have a look at these historic gardens. You’ll find statues and fountains dating back to the 16^th century, besides a luxuriant vegetation. No excuses: the gardens are just behind Palazzo Pitti. Piazza Pitti, 1.

#5 Osteria vini e vecchi sapori. In a typical Florentine atmosphere, this trattoria offers the best of the Tuscan kitchen: from the crostini con i fegatini to the pappardelle con il ragù di anatra. Perfect to relax after a long day among the stands of Fortezza da Basso. Via dei Magazzini, 3R.