Yes! It's a shoe museum. Besides showcasing the history of Ferragamo, there are lots of stills of famous customers and their shoe-lasts. Some surprises, like Anna Magnani.
via de' tornabuoni 2
055-3360456
www.ferragamo.it
This wine bar/restaurant has wonderful and imaginative food, well priced for the quality.
via di santo spirito 64-66r
055-211264
www.santobevitore.com
Immense indoor market featuring local specialties, exotic fruits and vegetables, etc. The top floor has several inexpensive places to grab a bite, and lots of souvenir stalls.
vamhaz korut 1-3
Aromatic (clovey) aperitif, served cold.
Everywhere since 1807.
Exquisite polychrome interior.
Vezenska 1
Great place for a quick bite.
Kozi 1, Prague 11000
Tel: 423 2 2231 6823
www.bakeshop.cz
Lovely old building with a fine collection of glass, silver, china, etc.
Listopadu 2
www.upm.cz/index.php?page=108&language=en
This is a traditional Catalan dance. It is performed in the Cathedral Square on Sundays from 12-2, and provides an opportunity to hear traditional Catalan instruments.
Place de la Seu, outside the Cathedral, in the Gothic Quarter
In addition to presenting the "history" of chocolate, the museum displays huge chocolate sculptures. There is also a cafe offering chocolate treats.
Comerç 36, in the Gothic Quarter;
tel: 93 268 7878;
metro: Jaume I or Arc de Triomf;
open: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-3pm
Great place for a drink or brunch, with a wonderful view of the beach.
1154 Gilford Street;
tel: 604 681 9321;
www.sylviahotel.com
A beautiful complex designed by Moshe Safdi (he designed Habitat in Montreal). The courtyard is a great place to grab a snack and sit. There is a calendar of readings/performances, etc.
350 West Georgia Street;
tel: 604 331 3603;
www.vpl.ca/branches/LibrarySquare/home.html
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