Author Topic: Florence Italy master thread (Read 111965 times)

mmgfarb · « **Reply #240 on:** April 26, 2017, 10:28:24 AM »

You couldn't post in one of the Italy threads?

as2 · « **Reply #241 on:** April 26, 2017, 10:51:36 AM »

Quote from: mmgfarb on April 26, 2017, 10:28:24 AM

You couldn't post in one of the Italy threads?

They must've been moved to the restricted area, only we can see them

CreamofSoup · « **Reply #242 on:** April 26, 2017, 10:56:28 AM »

Quote from: as2 on April 26, 2017, 10:51:36 AM

They must've been moved to the restricted area, only we can see them

Didn't know Dan upgraded my account. Sweet!

jose34 · « **Reply #243 on:** June 29, 2017, 04:29:32 PM »

Looking at going to Leaning tower of Pisa and saw a nice park is nearby the Natural Park Migliarino San Rossore. Anyone has been there know anything about it?

Kroch · « **Reply #244 on:** July 04, 2017, 07:13:32 AM »

We will be in Florence for Shabbat in early August and would like to use the afternoon to explore the city.
Does anyone have suggestions for us? Thanks

Yehoshua · « **Reply #245 on:** July 04, 2017, 09:30:17 PM »

Quote from: Kroch on July 04, 2017, 07:13:32 AM

We will be in Florence for Shabbat in early August and would like to use the afternoon to explore the city.
Does anyone have suggestions for us? Thanks

Enjoy!

jose34 · « **Reply #246 on:** July 13, 2017, 06:19:55 PM »

Anyone stay by the AC Hotel is Pisa? It's a Marriott rewards.

solreis263@gmail.com · « **Reply #247 on:** July 13, 2017, 10:35:03 PM »

Hi,

We will be in Florence for 8/10/17 (Thursday) we will be travelling from Rome and going to Venice.

1) My first question is - should we leave Rome (arriving in Rome on 8/8 Monday Morning) on Wednesday night or Thursday morning?
2) Is it worthwhile to go to Pisa, or should we just stay in Florence for the day?
3) Do you recommend we take the tour in Florence?
4) What are the main places to visit in Florence?
5) Hotel recommendation next to shul in Florence?
6) What is the latest regarding Hechsher by Ruth?

Thank you

@Yehuda · « **Reply #248 on:** July 14, 2017, 09:18:08 AM »

Quote from: jose34 on July 13, 2017, 06:19:55 PM

Anyone stay by the AC Hotel is Pisa? It's a Marriott rewards.

Yes. See my TR.

Quote from: solreis263@gmail.com on July 13, 2017, 10:35:03 PM

Hi,

We will be in Florence for 8/10/17 (Thursday) we will be travelling from Rome and going to Venice.

1) My first question is - should we leave Rome (arriving in Rome on 8/8 Monday Morning) on Wednesday night or Thursday morning?
2) Is it worthwhile to go to Pisa, or should we just stay in Florence for the day?
3) Do you recommend we take the tour in Florence?
4) What are the main places to visit in Florence?
5) Hotel recommendation next to shul in Florence?
6) What is the latest regarding Hechsher by Ruth?

Thank you

1) See if you can find a good option for you for a hotel for Wednesday night. If not, leave Thursday morning. Driving vs. train will probably impact your decision as well.
2) Pisa was fun to see the tower. Total time needed in Pisa is probably an hour, plus probably 30 min each way from Florence. so if you can throw it in, why not?
3) The Shul tour? It was nice and short. Mostly interested in seeing the Shul, the tour itself wasn't that amazing. (Just a guide talking to you while you sat in the pews.)
4) See my TR for some ideas.
6) Talk to Chabad of Milan for more information. In 2014 they said it wasn't reliable.

moish · « **Reply #249 on:** July 14, 2017, 09:37:02 AM »

Quote from: solreis263@gmail.com on July 13, 2017, 10:35:03 PM

4) What are the main places to visit in Florence?

Ponte Vecchio
Shul
Michaelangelo's David (at the Accademia)
View from the Campanile

Ploni3 · « **Reply #250 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:47:04 AM »

July 12, 2017 from the Comunità Ebraica di Firenze:
"Please note that Ruth's kosher vegeterian restaurant in Florence's Italy is no longer under the supervision of the Jewish community and /or it's chief rabbi. The kashruth certification of the community and its Rabbi is not valid any longer since last three months."

Ploni3 · « **Reply #251 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:48:34 AM »

From
http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5989

Yehoshua · « **Reply #252 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:58:05 AM »

Quote from: Ploni3 on July 17, 2017, 08:47:04 AM

July 12, 2017 from the Comunità Ebraica di Firenze:
"Please note that Ruth's kosher vegeterian restaurant in Florence's Italy is no longer under the supervision of the Jewish community and /or it's chief rabbi. The kashruth certification of the community and its Rabbi is not valid any longer since last three months."

Well that's good news for all who at there.

Dan · « **Reply #253 on:** July 17, 2017, 03:02:32 PM »

Lol, to be fair I don't think Chabad ever said to eat there.

Ergel · « **Reply #254 on:** July 17, 2017, 03:51:37 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 17, 2017, 03:02:32 PM

Lol, to be fair I don't think Chabad ever said to eat there.

I'm not sure I heard any outside observer recommend eating there

Yehoshua · « **Reply #255 on:** July 17, 2017, 03:52:41 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 17, 2017, 03:02:32 PM

Lol, to be fair I don't think Chabad ever said to eat there.

Correct, which is why I never ate there. Now though it should be universal.

moish · « **Reply #256 on:** July 17, 2017, 04:45:29 PM »

Unless it improved dramatically since '08, you ain't missing out on much.

Ploni3 · « **Reply #257 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:30:18 PM »

Ruth's was fantastic when we ate there a few years ago. We are very sad to see it "go".

Adam101 · « **Reply #258 on:** July 18, 2017, 10:36:10 AM »

Anywhere to buy Kosher anything in Florence?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #259 on:** July 18, 2017, 10:42:03 AM »

Quote from: Adam101 on July 18, 2017, 10:36:10 AM

Anywhere to buy Kosher anything in Florence?

Best bring from other places. We didn't find anywhere.

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