Oltrarno Florence Travel Guide - Walk and Explore the Other Side of the Arno River in Italy!

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Oltrarno Florence Travel Guide - Walk and Explore the Other Side of the Arno River in Italy!

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The Global Expats

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@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

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@KaterinaFerrara Жыл бұрын

My husband and I watch your videos together as our date nights and we live all the research you do! We cannot than you enough. there are many Florence videos out there but yours have substance and that’s why they are the BEST. grazie da Texas come sempre ❤

@tamykennedy6450 Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more ! Best substance and info (and humour!) visiting in September and I feel much more prepared after watching!

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww you are so sweet Katherine, we can't tell you how much your words means to us - they totally made our day! 🥰 ❤️

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Tammy! 🥰 We hope you have an amazing time on your trip in September! 😍🇮🇹

@hazhoner5727 Жыл бұрын

Florence is not only a town it's a state of mind

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

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@jbk2466 Жыл бұрын

The first time I went to Piazzale Michelangelo it was a sweaty, August climb up the hill. The second time I made the trip, I took a bus. Definitely made the ascension easier! And back down in Oltrarno, art lovers MUST visit the Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine for the Massacio frescoes. An admission fee charged, and at last visit, reservations required. The birth of humanism in eclesiatic art.

@MsHarper15 25 күн бұрын

I am loving your videos! We are going to Italy in just a few weeks, and my husband is also a Saffa! I love your content. The detailed information combined with the maps is just great. Thank you!

@rockturtleneck Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I spent a month in Florence last April when my daughter was studying abroad there. I worked remotely and rented an AirBnB apartment only a block from the Arno, near the Uffizi gallery. Oltrarno quickly became one of my favorite places to go, and like you I spent many hours wandering around and taking in the incredible views. There's also a great area in Oltrarno north of the Ponte Vecchio that has a bunch of great bars, I discovered that my last night there and had a fantastic time. Can't wait to come back.

@DinaMadi23 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video but I do miss your food tasting videos. You could combine them with the history/art tours. Even though I live in Italy it's just so much fun to watch. Hope you make more of those. 😄

@ronkunk144 Жыл бұрын

Your days as tour guides were not wasted. Nice job! One thing I learned in Tuscany in Rada at the Castello di Albola winery is that authentic Chianti Classico that has met the requirements for Chianti will always have a Black Rooster on the label. Originally the Black Rooster was a symbol of the Military League of Chianti. For the last 300 years it became more of a symbol of the region for wine in Chianti and certain requirements of grapes and purity before it can have the Black Rooster on the label to be certified Chianti Classico wine.

@ninablackwell4792 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right, Ron. There are so many amateurs on Y.T. but these guys are professional and very entertaining and they keep getting better.

@KaterinaFerrara Жыл бұрын

I hope you shared a bit of your bread with that baby seagull!!😂

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

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@mariadegan1029 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video of Florence 👍 l ‘ve been there countless times as my parents used to live there in the seventies, abit less tourism then, except the summer🙄

@michellel.cramer9782 Жыл бұрын

We'll be there in just a couple weeks!! We've been obsessively watching your videos and have learned so much to help us in our FIRST EVER ADVENTURE OVERSEAS! Just me and the hubs to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, with three weeks in Italy, beginning in Florence and ending in Sicily. Here's hoping we run into you all while in Florence!

@sophiaisabelle0227 Жыл бұрын

We hope you're all staying safe. Keep up the good work.

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Sophia! ❤️

@debrasams2362 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful walk! Thank you so much. Florence is a great city.

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Debra, we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰🇮🇹

@zaibcom Жыл бұрын

Wow Beautiful

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we’re happy you liked it! 🤗🇮🇹

@SummerGioia 8 ай бұрын

I love so much exploring with you!!!! I love that you show the plan of the city and that you give us historic informations!!! Your videos are awesome!!!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@MollyCanuck Жыл бұрын

Ive watched so many vlogs on Florence and you two are by far not only the best but the most adorable. Thanks!

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you immensely, Molly! Your sweet words mean the world to us 🥰

@ryanmilano19 Жыл бұрын

Love you guys

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Ryan, you’re so sweet! 🥰

@rosssala Жыл бұрын

Another great video 🦘🦘😘

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Ross! 🥰

@nathalienurse3336 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video many vloggers never mention this part of Firenze, my favourite part. Used to live there now I feel homesick. You both did a great job, BTW you have the best smile EVER! And your girlfriend has the best legs EVER, you are a nice couple ❤. Trying to get back to Firenze next month, crossing my fingers……..🤗🇨🇦

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much for your kind words Nathalie, you're so sweet! 🥰

@joannedagsvik9543 Жыл бұрын

Mark and I are in Firenze … travelling from Canada. Will be here across from the Al antico Vinaio for a month. We found your videos very helpful in navigating Firenze. Hope we run into you in our travels. 😊

@daviddeveau5101 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your tour very much. Seeing places I have been to and many I have not been to. It's all very stunning. Thank you.

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, we're so happy you enjoyed it! 🤗🇮🇹

@alemassa6632 Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you again guys!! I love you!

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Awww hi Ale!! Thank you thank you! 🥰❤️

@user-et3yg2jn2v Жыл бұрын

I have a family history with Firenze. You both bring that same attention to detail and accurate explanations of where you are. So enjoyable !!

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Colleen, that means a lot to us & we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰

@q-doctor6564 11 ай бұрын

I am planning to travel to Florence around June next year. The great videos and useful information you made help me make travel plans. I'll look forward to your wonderful videos ! 😊🎉

@jimde3002 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I will be visiting Florence as a port stop on our upcoming cruise. We'll be there for a tour around the city on our own probably for about 6 or 7 hours. While we're walking around, probably getting lost, if we run into you 2, we'll gladly buy you a pizza and a glass of wine. Maybe you can direct us to a good spot. Love your videos.

@barrysmith7710 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video, great directions and useful maps. And very well put together. Thank you!

@TheGlobalExpats 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Barry, your kind words truly mean a ton to us! 🥰

@fredyair1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent guys! Simple yet full of interesting and useful information. Micha looks great, Mateo...you look your part!😁

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Alfredo! 🥰

@kenboydart Жыл бұрын

Yup, it is a hard clime but. I consider it a challenge, I've been doing it from 1978 and still doing it today . BTW global expats, even though I've been traveling longer than you both have been alive, I still learn many things from you !

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Ken, that really means a lot to us! 🥰 That’s awesome that you travel so much & make the climb to the top - the view is always worth it! 😍🇮🇹

@littlecookingtips Жыл бұрын

Our favorite neighborhood! This is were we were staying at an apartment close to the Arno and the supermarket that you went to :) Thanx for bringing us back so many fond memories!

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Yea it’s such a cool part of the city! 😍🇮🇹

@JessicaIshida Жыл бұрын

Great video with awesome tips! Sadly I saw it after my trip to Italy, so I climbed the hilly road to reach the Piazzale 🫠 but now I know better thanks to you guys!

@cherylwaite3255 Жыл бұрын

wow that was absolutely beautiful, loved the tour, and directions! The beautiful sight and historical information, wonderful video!!! thank you so much, 1 question how long did it take? ❤

@kirkshrum6222 Жыл бұрын

Great Job guys!! I can’t help but say the feel of the channel changed, maybe because your not adventuring the unknown? Cheers Kirk

@elainemcgran8828 10 ай бұрын

It's also a zebra crossing here in Ireland and I think most if no all of Europe 😊

@markberkow2070 Жыл бұрын

Well researched and a a great guide to touring Florence on your own. I found this video to be one of the best I’ve seen. Heading to Florence in June and hope to visit some of your highlighted attractions. TY again.

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much for your kind words Mark, that means a lot to us! We are so happy you found it helpful & we hope you have an amazing time on your trip in June! 🤗🇮🇹

@romao7920 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos. Very informative! 😊

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roma, we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰

@rilez4133 Жыл бұрын

Soooo good. I love the format

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much, we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰🇮🇹

@Luminos3c273 Жыл бұрын

This video is amazing!!! 👍🙂💯

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! 🥰

@Luminos3c273 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGlobalExpats Regarding the city of Florence, there are many places and stories outside the traditional tourist circuit: For example, about the Ognissanti Church which preserves one of the three last suppers of Jesus in the world on beautiful wall, the work is by Domenico Ghirlandaio. Moreover, in the same church , there are other important works and the tomb of Sandro Bottticelli where visitors leave flowers and roses and your muse Simonetta Vespucci... Simonetta, was considered one the most beautiful women of the Renaissance, and her beauty inspired many works of art of the time... She was born in Genova ( Family Spinola ) in 1404 and moved to Florence with her husband, Marco Vespucci. Simonetta met Giuluano De Medici, the younger brother of Lorenzo the Magnificent, during a jousting tournament in Florance and it is said that he fell in love with her at first sight... Botticelli was also secretly in love but unrequited from Simonetta. And after Simonetta's death he asked permission from the Vespucci family to be buried next to his inspiring Muse... Simonetta, died at the young age of 22 years and was buried in the Ognissanti Church. the chronicles of the time tell that at the behest of the family Vespucci and Medici it was exhibited in the Duomo and as it passed all the Florentines ran to admire it in all its beauty that not even death had taken away from it 😔

@lazios Жыл бұрын

I watched also the previous video, did you really explain the difference who (we) give to piazza and piazzale? I am (too) impressed. 🍺😉

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

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@bcorleone27 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! We will be in Florence for our third time this Oct. Excited to check out the sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo since we have yet to do that. Hope the stairs are fixed by then too. Last time we stayed in Oltrano for a week, it was wonderful.

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

That's so exciting Becky, we hope you have the best time on your trip! 😍🇮🇹

@ninablackwell4792 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You guys are awesome!

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Nina, you’re so sweet! 🥰

@ninablackwell4792 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGlobalExpats I'll be in Arezzo 16-22 giugno (for the Giostra on the 17th - you should come!) and in Firenze for the day on Sunday 18th. Would love to say hi!

@MarkSmith-gh6es 11 ай бұрын

I've been enjoying your videos about Florence. A question for you: Would it be feasible to walk up through the Bardini Gardens in the afternoon and then walk over to the Piazzale Michelangelo, perhaps on the Via Belvedere, to watch the sun set over Florence? Or would it be better to make this into separate walks, do you think? It doesn't look that far on the map but all the hill climbing might be strenuous.

@KaterinaFerrara Жыл бұрын

Ok since you opened the fashion discussion. Mischa what brand are those boots? Are your feet killing you? Geez❤

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

They are Steve Madden! 😍 All my shoes are Steve Madden actually! Once I break in the shoe, they are pretty comfortable and I don't really have a problem walking around the city in them 🤗

@saschaandres2646 Жыл бұрын

Sundown at Piazzale Michelangelo seems to be absolutely beautiful. Stunning video! So much good vibes there, unbelievable. What's the best time to get there?

@passionatelifeproject Жыл бұрын

Loved this, gave me some more ideas for when I visit in about 5 weeks! PS. The cars don't stop at the zebra crossings for people? And, I didn't realise you could drink alcohol in public places. Cool!

@robchristie629 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Rob! 🤗

@SantEliaparadise Жыл бұрын

Great video guys, 😍🇮🇹

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Fred! 🥰 We hope you’re doing well! 🤗

@SantEliaparadise Жыл бұрын

@@TheGlobalExpats All good guys, back in Palermo soon 😍🇮🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 some of my socials were hacked and they were sending friends on facebook /Twitter some bizzare wacky messages 😂 just incase you got any 🇮🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@mickcat5538 Жыл бұрын

Great videos. I am going to Florence in two days with a huge itinerary. I shall be using the North Star should I get lost. Thanks and regards. Michael

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

That’s so exciting Michael, we hope you have an amazing time! 😍🇮🇹

@jimde3002 Жыл бұрын

Our visit is on Wednesday April 19th.

@lesliegoa 4 ай бұрын

Which month were you there? Great video as usual. I follow your path using Google maps as next month we are going to be in Florence.

@richardcieply 6 ай бұрын

Enjoy your Florence video. I plan to be there in October. Where can I find local paint artists showing their works? Are there artists marketplaces you’d recommend. ? Thanks

@michaelrapuano1308 Жыл бұрын

Very nice, thank you! So other than Gusta Pizza (which we love), and the nearby Gelateria dell Passera, what is your favorite pizza place in the neighborhood where you live? We will be staying in that area for a few days very shortly. Grazie!

@luisablackwell2471 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Was this video taking in March? Just wondering. I'll be flying in a couple of days.

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Thanks Luisa, we filmed this in early November! We’re so happy you enjoyed it & we hope you have an amazing time on your trip! 🤗🇮🇹

@kennethedmonds6812 Жыл бұрын

Visiting in may. Going to venice, florence, Rome and pompeii. I've paid for all the trains, museums, hotels, etc. Do you think for 10days, family of 4, €800 would be enough for spending money for food, merchandise, etc? Was thinking of getting €200 more just to be ok.

@KaterinaFerrara Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Florence 2x but I’ve never had time to cross the Arno! Una cosa terribile. Lo so. Lo so.

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Ahh hopefully you will get the chance on your next visit, it's a very cool part of the city! 😍🇮🇹

@ClaudiaTorres-gt5kv Жыл бұрын

Looked through your description/gear - You filmed the majority of your videos on an iphone?

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Hey Claudia, yes all of our Sicily videos were filmed on an iPhone 11 Pro and the Tuscany videos are all filmed on an iPhone 13 Pro! We just have our camera settings on 4K & 30 FPS 🤗

@bettyesqueda5009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour and information! When was this video taken?

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

Thanks Betty, we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🤗 We filmed this in early November! 🇮🇹

@bettyesqueda5009 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGlobalExpats I’ll share it with some friends that are visiting Florence this week. Thanks again!

@HHWS Жыл бұрын

I guess motorists don’t stop at crosswalks. Good to know. 😳

@pile333 Жыл бұрын

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@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

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@elks1121 Жыл бұрын

When was this filmed?

@TheGlobalExpats Жыл бұрын

We filmed it in early November! 🤗🇮🇹

@elks1121 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGlobalExpats ah me and my mom are going end of this month and trying to gauge weather

@ThePrckoni 7 ай бұрын

I'm traveling to Florence in a couple of days, so I needed some information. This is probably the best video I've seen on KZfaq. I have a question. How long did it take you to get around all of this? One day?

@bruttomesso Жыл бұрын

We've been in Florence for 03 days last month, a lot of your tips were helpful! But we'd walked something like 12~15km a day during these three days and we'd prefered taking the bus in front of Porta Romana to get to Piazzale Michelangelo for the sunset