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Things to Do in Firenze, Toscana: All 3 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns Catching Scammers in Italy gone WRONG! 🇮🇹 from Kurt Caz into a practical travel map with 3 saved spots around Firenze. The mapped places include a fountain, a place of worship, and a transit station. Use it to understand the places and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Kurt Caz expressed deep frustration with the prevalence of scammers and beggars in Florence, specifically those stealing coins intended for an orphans' charity from the Porcellino fountain. He highlighted the lack of police intervention and warned viewers about organized crime rings that cheapen the tourist experience through aggressive tactics. His most memorable moments involved directly confronting individuals to make them return stolen money to the fountain.
What this map is good for
- Planning a fountain stop or short itinerary in Firenze.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Transit Station in Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy, Firenze, Toscana, Italy - Opera Della Divina Provvidenza Madonnina Del Grappa
Place Of Worship in Via delle Panche, 30, 50141 Firenze FI, Italy, Firenze, Toscana, Italy - Fontana del Porcellino
Fountain in Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy, Firenze, Toscana, Italy
Hours: Hours available
Experiences captured
- Visited the Porcellino bronze boar statue in Florence
- Confronted beggars stealing coins from a charity fountain
- Spoke with a local leather shop owner about crime
- Interacted with aggressive street scammers
- Observed the 'painting scam' in Piazza del Duomo
- Hiding out to film pickpockets and beggars
- Confronted a woman allegedly putting a hex on him
- Discussed organized crime rings operating in the city
Planning notes for Firenze
The San Giovanni district, also designated as the Quartiere 1, serves as the historical center of Florence. This area contains the city's primary religious and civic monuments, most notably the Piazza del Duomo and Piazza San Giovanni. Historical Heritage and Architecture The district's architectural profile is defined by the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Must-try foods nearby
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina
The crown jewel of Florentine cuisine, this thick T-bone steak is traditionally sourced from Chianina cattle. - Lampredotto
The ultimate local street food, consisting of the fourth stomach of a cow slow-cooked in a vegetable broth. - Ribollita
A quintessential 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking) dish, this hearty bread and vegetable soup is 're-boiled' with stale Tuscan bread, cannellini beans. - Pappa al Pomodoro
A thick, comforting tomato and bread mash flavored with garlic, basil, and high-quality Tuscan olive oil. - Schiacciata
A salty, oily, and crispy Tuscan flatbread. While viral shops like All’Antico Vinaio are nearby, locals in San Giovanni prefer it from historic bakeries like Forno Becagli.
When to go: The best months to visit the San Giovanni district are April, May, September, and October, which offer mild temperatures ideal for exploring the Duomo and surrounding historic sites on foot. While summer (July and August) brings peak crowds and grueling heat.
Local tips
- Always validate your bus or train tickets at the yellow or green machines before boarding to avoid heavy fines during inspections.
- Ask for the bill when you are ready to leave, as Florentine servers consider it rude to rush guests and will rarely bring it unsolicited.
- Keep your bag in front of you and avoid leaving phones on tables in crowded areas like Piazza del Duomo to prevent opportunistic pickpocketing.
- Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered when entering the Baptistery or Cathedral to comply with local entry requirements.
What travelers are noticing
- 230th Anniversary of the Società di San Giovanni Battista: A major year-long celebration featuring the '230' exhibition at Museo de' Medici and the unveiling of the restored 1928 terracotta statue of St. John.
- Secret Florence 2026: A viral contemporary arts festival transforming hidden spots in the district, like Palazzo Neroni and the Complex of Santa Maria Novella, into experimental performance venues.
- The 'Inferno' Immersive Experience: A high-tech digital art journey through Dante’s underworld at the Cattedrale dell'Immagine, trending for its multisensory projections and interactive storytelling.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism website of the Municipality and Metropolitan City of Florence, providing travel information, events, and itineraries.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in Firenze, Toscana from this video?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to Firenze, Toscana.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.