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The Oltrarno

The Oltrano

A picturesque neighborhood traditionally populated by craftsmen, restorers and antique dealers awaits you on the other side of the Arno. Originally the domain of those unable to offer themselves a palazzo on the north side of the river, the now trendy Oltrano first saw its fortune change with the construction of the Palazzo Pitti in the mid-15th century and since has gone from strength to strength. These days its windy, cobbled streets are both the site of the last vestiges of Florentine culture and the meeting place for Florence’s globalized youth, a dichotomy also reflected in its much-frequented restaurants.

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