5.20.2014

Siena, Italy

During our stay at Florence, we took a day to visit Siena, which is just a little more than an hour away from the city. The bus takes to directly to Siena, while you may need to walk for a bit if you decide to take a train!

GROM, I have been wanting to try it but they are always so packed with people in Florence! The queen is I-N-S-A-N-E. Grab a gelato when you are here! 


We tried to make our way to the 'top' so we could have a view of this little town. It was breathtaking! The weather wasn't as great as the past few days. That explains the gloomy sky and dark clouds:(






Duomo in Siena





I really enjoyed this little town of Tuscany! A day there is definitely sufficient! I wouldn't mind visiting again :)

Till next time!


5.07.2014

Florence , Pisa

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! So far the best I've visited in Italy. Expenses are a little lower than in Milan. We did not spend money on transport because there were no metro in Florence! You either take a bus or walk! We explored the city by foot and ended up at most of the attractions. 


Duomo of Firenze 

There is always an Arc no matter where we go!



Ponte Vecchio



Basilica of Santa Crocce


Next, we took a train to Pisa.


The gelato here was amazing and really cheap! That explains the insane queue.

HERE I AM. *Poke*


The magnificent leaning tower of Pisa! It is gorgeous! Can't believe people are still allowed to enter the tower.

Ultimate tourist spot indeed! I've never seen so many people in Pisa until I got here.



Piazza dei Miracoli

I manage to snap a shot of a typical tourist pose, trying to 'push' the leaning tower. It is hilarious because you will see people standing in a row, doing the exact pose! I wanted to do the same thing but I look ridiculous in the pictures, nahh.

Duomo Pisa , majestic indeed.


Trattoria Mario

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN FLORENCE. I truly miss it now! I looked up upon trip advisor and decide to check it out since it was just a short distance from where we lived. We arrived just 10minutes before 12 and we see many people seated in the restaurant but no one has menu nor food on the table. I was confused. 

The restaurant opens at 12pm but you can see how crowded it was before it open! There was only 1menu, which was on the wall.

The menu of Trattoria Mario

Fusilloni al ragu

This steak was gorgeous. 



Fried lamb chop!





Please visit when you are in Florence!

Trattoria Mario
Via Rosina, 2, 50123 Firenze, Italy
+39 055 218550




Night view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. We literally hiked up for this view in the dark. It was scary because there were't many lamps on the route up. Some views are only captured in my eyes. Couldn't explain how beautiful it was.


Hope you enjoy reading this post! Will be back in Summer ;)

 

Lynette Copyright © 2011 | Template design by O Pregador | Powered by Blogger Templates