Having arrived in Florence after a four month absence and fully jumping into the Florentine rhythm, happily visiting friends and trying out the new eateries, it took the third Sunday to decide to just chill and see how this day would unfold.
Got to the Piazza Santa Maria Novella and decided to check out the visiting exhibit on early twentieth century Estonian Paintings, Visions From the North, at the Novecento Museum which is right on the piazza. I was very motivated as a lover of impressionism and the fact that this Sunday was “Sunday at the Museum” allowing residents free entry into state museums!
Here are some of my favorites:
The Enn Kunila collection is one of the largest private collections of contemporary northeastern European paintings. Great to see it in this small lovely museum.
As I walked from the museum I decided to explore what was new on the small street via della Spada. What did I find? A great boutique: Ottod’Ame. It means 8 women and the clothing is designed and made in Florence. There is a store in Milan and soon will be another in Lucca. I loved the clothing and did buy an outfit!
Continuing on my walk home I could not resist stopping to get a little pre-lunch snack at Procacci on Via de’ Tornabuoni. Established in 1885, it is still one of the best spots to hop in and enjoy a glass of Antinori wine and a little fresh sweet roll buttered with something wonderful and stuffed with salmon, patè and/or many other great gourmet combinations. These little gems are called panini tartufatti and once you try them you will be craving them.
Almost home, passing Piazza D’Azeglia with it’s first signs of Spring
I count my blessings as I anticipate the delicious Sunday lunch my darling has cooked for us!
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