Bellosguardo Hill

Bellosguardo is the forgotten hill of Florence, rising above the Oltrarno and offering more intimate views across the city than the famous ones from Fiesole

Monte Oliveto/Bellosguardo

Hotels in Bellosguardo area
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Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo [€€€€]
Il Palagetto Guest House [€€]
Hotel Marignolle Relais & Charme [€€€]
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Restaurants near Bellosguardo
* Alla Vecchia Bettola [meal]
* La Casalinga [meal]
* Il Cantinone [meal]

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Teh view from Bellosguardo
The view from Bellosguardo.Stick a few clementine oranges in your pocket and head south of the Arno river to hike the Oltrarno hills of Monte Oliveto and Bellosguardo.

Many of the roads are narrow and hemmed in by high garden walls, but the glimpses of fabulous villas and ornate gardens through the gates are worth the time to explore the neighborhood.

Illustrious residents of Bellosguardo have included:

Galileo, who once lived in the villa on Piazza di Bellosguardo.
Henry James, who wrote The Aspern Papers at Via di Bellosguardo 20.
Nathaniel Hawthorne, who penned The Marble Faun at the Villa di Montauto on Via San Carlo.
Florence Nightingale, who was born in a villa on where Via Piana meets Via di Santa Maria a Marignolle, and was named after the city.

The Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo at the end of Via Roti Michelangelo has lovely Florence views form its gardens and won't mind if you quietly slip inside the gate for a peek.

You could also explore Bellosguardo by bike or by scooter (my favorite way).

Tips

Planning your day: Give it an hour or two to poke around, looking for great views.
How to get to Bellosguardo: Take Florence city bus no. 12 or 13 to Piazza Tasso.
Dining: There's a great, ultra-traditional restaurant just at the foot of the Bellosguardo Hill called Ristorante Alla Vecchia Bettola.

Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo
Trattoria Alla Vecchia Bettola
More sidetrips from Florence
More views in Florence - Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's bell tower, Piazzale Michelangiolo, San Miniato al Monte

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Bellosguardo Hill

Bellosguardo is the forgotten hill of Florence, rising above the Oltrarno and offering more intimate views across the city than the famous ones from Fiesole

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