Francesca Rossi
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Francesca Rossi

Florence
Toscana

Art restoration student in Florence, specializing in Renaissance frescoes. Lives in Oltrarno and spends her days in artisan workshops, small osterie, and hidden cloisters. She writes about real Florentine life among the crowds: where locals actually eat, shop, and escape.

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2 Articles
Marche: The Region I Escape To When Florence Gets Too Crowded
MarcheFrancesca Rossi
November 20, 2025

Marche: The Region I Escape To When Florence Gets Too Crowded

The comparison to Tuscany is inevitable, but it undersells what Marche actually offers. This is a region with its own identity: more rustic, less polished, and refreshingly unaware that it could be a tourist destination.

ArchitectureHistoryCulture
Where Florentines Actually Eat Bistecca — And How to Order It Like a Local
ToscanaFrancesca Rossi
November 10, 2025

Where Florentines Actually Eat Bistecca — And How to Order It Like a Local

The real bistecca scene in Florence exists in neighborhood trattorias where the menu is handwritten daily, where locals argue about Fiorentina football over house wine, and where you'll be gently corrected if you try to order your steak "well done." This is a dish with rules, traditions, and a bit of theater—and if you know how to navigate it, you'll have one of the best meals of your life.

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