Experience in Florence, Italy by eris

What is it like to live in Florence? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Living in Florence is a beautiful dream and a nightmare at the same time. I highly recommend to do an experience in Florence as it is a city that can teach you a lot and is a wonderful city!

What is the student lifestyle like in Florence?

I think is a calm student lifestyle...florence is not a chaotic city

How much does it cost to live in Florence?

A LOT!

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Florence? Is there any advice you can give?

YES AND NO, IT DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO SPEND AND THE PERIOD OF TIME YOU WANT TO MOVE ON.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Florentine cuisine is a very good cuisine. The main dishes are based on meat, soups, pasta with mushrooms or
with beans or with pork ragu and ham....it does not have pizza

What places would you recommend visiting in Florence?

MUSEUMS: Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzo vecchi, palazzo Pitti, Bardini, museo del Duomo, bargello, strozzi
Gardens: Boboli garden, bardini garden, garden of iris and roses,parco della villa demidof
Places: ponte vecchio, piazzale Michelangelo, fiesole, piiazza republica, mercato S.Lorenzo...ect

Is it good to eat out in Florence? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

piazza santo spirito is a place where local people goes generally

Is the nightlife good in Florence? Where is good to go?

the night life is not as in Milan...is more calm. The main areas are Santa crocce and Santo Spirito

What advice would you give future students heading to Florence?

Try eating and discover local things .... get out of your habits and catch firenze while you're hungry for knowledge ... and be patient with Italians ... pass over their rude attitude otherwise you'll become crazy :P