View from the Oblate Library
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Aug
2024

Take In Amazing Views At This Library Café On Vacation In Florence

Posted in: Architectural Gems Central Italy Florence Food and Wine Localities Must See Attractions Pretty Views Restaurants & Cafés Tourist Attractions Tuscany

Are you a serious book worm who is dreaming of a getaway to a perfect villa in Florence? Are you looking for attractions that are a little off the beaten track and suitable for those who love nothing more than a great read and evocative settings? Well, then why not head to a café with an unbeatable view of the city’s Duomo that is located inside an especially scenic public library? Sounds like a perfect bookish adventure on vacation in Tuscany to us!


The Biblioteca delle Oblate, or the Oblate Library, is located inside a former convent building that is right in the historic centre of Florence, mere steps from the city’s grand cathedral and its towering dome overhead. The Oblate complex itself dates back to the 14th century and was transformed into a public library in the 20th century. In 1953 it was named the central municipal library of Florence. 

—    Colette Fitzpatrick

The 10 Most Instagrammable Cafés In Europe

Posted in: Curiosities Food and Wine Must See Attractions Restaurants & Cafés Top 10 Lists
Whenever I go travelling somewhere, the very first thing that I do is look up the best, most distinct, most interesting, and prettiest places to eat and drink in the area. You’re on holidays, it’s time to treat yourself and have unique and memorable experiences; therefore, the location is very important. In fact, I often plan my entire day around the cafes and restaurants that I have picked out. Cafés, in particular, are key to a relaxing holiday, in my opinion, as they are where you get that first coffee of the day to wake you up or where you can go and sit with your book for a couple of hours and actually take a break. Cafés are the best place to well and truly get away from day-to-day life and relax, which is why we have compiled a list of some of the prettiest cafes around the world that make for perfectly pretty spots to grab a snack or a tasty drink, to get some cute photos to remember your trip by, and to forget about the outside world for a little while. Check out these beautiful oases of calm…

1. Bar Luce, Milan

Designed by famous director Wes Anderson, Milan’s Bar Luce is a picture-perfect and chic café that looks like a set from one of his movies. Owned by the Fondazione Prada, this stylish and cinematic gem is a must for those who have found a vacation rental in Milan.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick