Kids for all Seasons Discover Florence

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1 Kids for all Seasons Discover Florence During your stay with us we would like to provide you with some helpful information for fun activities and interesting places to visit in Florence for you and especially for our young guests. In the next few pages you will learn that Florence is a beautiful place where Culture can be fun and through amusing activities the city can be discovered. Kids Activities in Florence The secret doors of Palazzo Vecchio Let s make our own Pizza The art of making Pasta Chocolate and its magic A morning in the Market of Florence Shopping in Florence Apparel Stores Toys and Games Kid s Friendly Museums and guided Tours Palazzo Vecchio Galileo Museum Leonardo da Vinci Museum Pinocchio Museum (outside Florence) Boboli Gardens and Palazzo Pitti Stibbert Museum Baby sitting services Picnic in the garden For reservations and for any further information please contact us at the Concierge Desk or dial ext. 4290

2 Kids Activities in Florence The secret doors of Palazzo Vecchio The old residence of the Medici and current city hall is full of interesting histories behind every door. They offer various tours in English such as the following: The Medieval Palace Revealed allows exploring the oldest parts of the building: a fourteenth century s staircase hidden in the wall thickness, the apartment of the Priors and the guard walk on the battlement of the Palace. The Life at the Medici s Court is a visit to the ducal apartments, including the secret study room of Duchess Bianca Cappello, usually closed to the public. The tour is ending in the Gallery of Renaissance Costumes, where some replicas of dresses belonged to the members of the ducal family are located. These tours are presented in two versions, with different approaches: a playful tour for families with children from 3 years old and a tour for families with children from 10 years old. To find out when your chosen activity is taking place, simply request further information at the concierge. Opened all week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., previous reservation required Let s make our own Pizza Why not learn in the Country of the Pizza how to do your own one? Add your favorite ingredients and then even enjoy your delicious creation! Previous reservation required. Please dial extension 9492 The art of making Pasta Did you know there are more than 600 types of pasta shapes and names? Ravioli, spaghetti, macaroni, penne, gnocchi. Learn more about how to do pasta and enjoy in the end a nice dish made by you! Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292 Chocolate and its magic Learn about the secrets of making a good chocolate in one of Florence s most traditional Chocolate stores in the city centre. Taste the different flavors and look at all the types, shapes and colors a chocolate can have! Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292 A morning in the Market of Florence Discover Florence s other side, visit the market in the morning choosing an learning about interesting and delicious Italian products. Then proceed with a short cooking lesson and of course, enjoy a delicious lunch made by you! Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292 Children need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

3 Shopping in Florence Florence offers an array of interesting stores for our little special guests. From branded children clothing to toys and hand made artisan stores - here is a selected handful of nice ideas: Baroni - Via Tornabuoni 9r Baroni dates back to 1912 and sells apparel, shoes and accessories for kids from 0 to 12. Piccolo Slam - Via dei Neri 9 R In this store you will find well known brands such as cavalla and Pinko for kids from 0 to 18 years of age. Loretta Caponi - Piazza Antinori 4 This prestigious store a part from offering high quality apparel for grownups also has a special line offer for kids! Bon Point - Via Monalda 15r Is one of Pari s most prestigious brands for children s apparel. You will be amazed by the dedication to their little costumers. Anichini - Via del Parione 59 R This local store dedicates to create their own line of kid s clothing from elegant dresses, to casual and sports apparel. Britta in Bicicletta - Lungarno Torrigiani 5r It is an atelier for children from 0 to 8 years of age. All toys and apparel are unique and handmade with using vivid colors and plenty of imagination. Monna Lisa - Via del Corso 66 R This interesting store is dedicated to apparel for girls. You will find beautiful dresses for girls from 0 to 12 years of age Fiorini Letizia - Via Parione 60r It is atiny workshop selling unique handmade marionettes and puppets. Il Principe - Via del Sole 2 Is a lovely shop dedicated to kid s fashion offering a modest variety of apparel. Ages 0 to 8 years. Citta del Sole - Via de cimatori 21r The store s dedication lies in finding interesting toys and games for learning and entertainment purposes. Definitely a place will find the outmost interesting items! Dreoni Via Cavour 31r The store offers a large array of games, puzzles and toys for every age Disney Store - Via dei Calzaiuoli 69r The international chain is situated near the Duomo with apparel, accessories and toys. Bartolucci - Via Condotta 12r If you are looking for wooden toys, accessories or a nice unique souvenir, this is definitely the place! A museum on its own!!

4 Kid s Friendly Museums and guided Tours Palazzo zo Vecchio Old residence of the Medici Family, with magnificent frescoes on the walls and incredible stories behind each door! Previous reservation for special tours for children required. Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day. Galileo Museum The Museum shows the inventions of Galileo, its passion for astronomy and interesting facts about his finding through interactive learning Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Speccola Museum The Section of Zoology 'La Specola', founded by the Grand Duke Peter Leopold of Lorraine, was opened to the public in 1775, and it's the oldest scientific museum in Europe. It holds the largest collection of anatomical waxworks in the world and over animals. Opening hours: Daily 9:30 a.m to 4:30pm. Museo Leonardo da Vinci Dedicated to the universal genius, this interesting place will offer a unique experience showing that the inventions of Leonardo were not so wrong as they seemed in the past! Opening hours: a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day. Pinocchio Museum and Butterfly House (outside Florence) Situated in Collodi, Pescia it is a place dedicated to the story of Pinocchio. Tickets costs for adults and 8.00 for kids under 12. Please contact the Concierge for driving directions as well for opening hours. Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.

5 Stibbert Museum If you like to learn about amours, ancient manners for the Italian Aristocracy and stories about the rival families, this is definitely the place! The museum owns a large collection of amours, swords, and helms dating back 400 years. Opening hours: Mon, Tue and Wed a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fri, Sat, Sun a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays. Bobol oli Gardens In the summer is the ideal place to go for a walk, see how the Medici Family used to live in their luxurious palace and enjoy a nice day in the green lovely gardens. The ticket entrance to the garden allows you also to visit the various exhibitions such as the Porcelain Museum and the Palatina Gallery. No reservations required. Opening hours: From 8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. every day Closed on Mondays.

6 Babysitting Service We can certainly arrange an English-speaking babysitter to be at the hotel for a few hours. Please contact the concierge preferably at least one day in advance. Cost per hour Picnic in the garden On the sunny days we can arrange a lovely picnic outside in our park with all necessary to spend a wonderful afternoon in the green. All you need to do is contact the Concierge one day in advance in order to provide you with the picnic menu and reserve all necessary! Age Restrictions Please note that children under 12 years should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to any of the before-mentioned activities.