Need suggestions on where to go off the "tourist" grid to interact with residents
Hello,
My husband and I will be staying in Firenze for 10 days and we would like to explore the "off the grid" residential areas near us. A place where we can get a real feel of the Italians in day to day life, we would love to find market lined streets with the residents sitting in chairs outside of their homes, kids playing soccer in the street. Away from the touristy areas where we can actually interact with residents in a normal setting. Any places close to Firenze that we can take a stroll through? Our goal is to not only see the beautiful architecture, but to meet the locals and make new friends.
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
My husband and I will be staying in Firenze for 10 days and we would like to explore the "off the grid" residential areas near us. A place where we can get a real feel of the Italians in day to day life, we would love to find market lined streets with the residents sitting in chairs outside of their homes, kids playing soccer in the street. Away from the touristy areas where we can actually interact with residents in a normal setting. Any places close to Firenze that we can take a stroll through? Our goal is to not only see the beautiful architecture, but to meet the locals and make new friends.
Thanks in advance!