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Home  >  Florence • Italy  >  Piazzale Michelangelo and Osteria dell Agnolo

Piazzale Michelangelo and Osteria dell Agnolo

Alex Posted onApril 1, 2015February 1, 2018 Europe, Firenze, Florence, Florence Travel Blog, Italy, Osteria dell'Agnolo, Piazzale Michelangelo 6 Comments

Piazzale Michelangelo is well-known for its stunning panoramic view of Florence. And as mentioned in my previous post, one great place to capture the entire Duomo here. The Piazzale is easily located, sitting on a hilltop on the other side of Arno River. It’s rather easy to reach here by foot but I think the steep walk up the hill maybe challenging for some. Those who choose not to walk can take either bus number 12 or 13 from Santa Maria Novella Train Station.

And so we crossed a bridge, turn left and kept walking alongside the river until we see the path leading up to Piazzale Michelangelo. All these while passing by the gorgeous Ponte Vecchio.

Ponte Vecchio

Across Ponte Vecchio

Bridge across Arno River

It’s a nice change to see some greenery when walking up the path since you don’t get to see that in the Historic centre. We were surprised that the Piazzale is after all a big open space carpark with many vendors selling anything from refreshments to souvenirs. But the view here is absolutely stunning! Everybody gotta be here when in Florence!

Piazzale-Michelangelo

Greenery at Piazzale

We get to see Florence’s important landmarks with the Tuscan hills as a scenic backdrop.

Duomo from Piazzale

The view from Piazzale

View of Duomo from Piazzale Michelangelo

There’s yet another replica of Michelangelo’s famous David statue at the centre of the square/ carpark.

David at Piazzale Michelangelo

Taking a coffee break after the long walk up…

Coffee break at Piazzale Michelangelo

San Miniato al Monte near Piazzale Michelangelo

Located near to Piazzale Michelangelo is a Romanesque church, San Miniato al Monte. It’s known to be a popular wedding venue. We didn’t see any that day so we just check out the interior of San Miniato al Monte.

San Miniato al Monte

Outside San Miniato al Monte

Interior of San Miniato al Monte

Inside San Miniato al Monte

Dining at Osteria dell Agnolo

We got attracted to Osteria dell Agnolo exterior décor while wandering along the crowded street of Borgo San Lorenzo. I mean, look at that stuff that they hung on their display window! A friendly waiter greeted us and urged us to try their food which we did while hoping that the food will be good.

Osteria dell Agnolo

The atmosphere inside Osteria dell Agnolo was great, it’s always nice to be in a restaurant where the locals go to. This family-owned dining place seems to have a long-dated history according to what I read on their menu. But of course, all we care is whether the food will be yummy or not.

Osteria dell Agnolo menu

History of Osteria dell Agnolo

Pizza counter in Osteria dell Agnolo

The decision turned out to be a great one – food was one of the best Italian meal we had during our trip especially the pizza and seafood pasta.

Pizza at Osteria dell Agnolo

Seafood Pasta at Osteria dell Agnolo

We liked the food so much that we had our dinner at Osteria dell Agnolo for three nights. We also tried their fried pigeon, orange duck and wild boar too. Reasonable price, great atmosphere accompanied by tasty food, what more can we ask for?

Dinner at Osteria dell Agnolo

Meal at Osteria dell Agnolo

Meals at Osteria dell Agnolo

Pasta at Osteria dell Agnolo

Tomato Soup at Osteria dell Agnolo

What are your thoughts about Piazzale Michelangelo or Osteria dell Agnolo in Florence? Leave a comment and share it with me.

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6 Comments

  1. Carmen Reply
    May 17, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Will try your suggestion :)
    Just to give me an idea- what is the cost per main course?

    • Alex Reply
      May 18, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Hi Carmen…sorry, I cannot remember the exact cost for the main course…my bad.

  2. Carmen Reply
    May 21, 2016 at 10:11 am

    No worries. Thanks for the informative and wonderful blog! Keep at it! :)

    • Alex Reply
      May 21, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks a lot Carmen! I am glad there are useful information for you and really appreciate your kind words.

  3. Jason Reply
    September 24, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Where is the fried Pigeon dish? We came anticipating such dish and to our disappointment there’s no such dish.

    • Alex Reply
      November 4, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Hi Jason , sorry to hear about your disappointment. However, I will not be able to update constantly the ever-changing menu of the restaurant…my bad.

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