Whether you're heading to Florence from Rome or making a quick stop before you take the train to Naples, chances are you’ve already put aside money to spend on some beautiful, Florentine leather products. If not, you should.
Long before Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN) was built or high-speed trains were able to take you from Rome to Florence a statue was created that would forever be part of Italy's history.
One could argue that there is nothing more comforting than fried food. And if you're headed towards Tuscany the food is no different, especially one of the best snacks in Florence — coccoli, which translates as “cuddles” in Italian.
Coccoli are small balls of dough fried in olive oil, and traditionally stuffed with prosciutto ham and a creamy fresh cheese called stracchino. You can also find these with sweet fillings and served as a dessert.
