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Taste chocolate in Gilli confectioner's shopin Florence, Italy

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While walking around Florence, pop into Gilli confectioner's shop and indulge yourself with the best sweets in the city.
How to taste chocolate in Gilli confectioner's shop in Florence
Mouthwatering cakes, coffee aromas and artistic atmosphere. Gilli confectioner's shop is a place of the Florentine upper crust. Hollywood stars pop into the "sweet" place to buy a box of chocolate candies quite often. Chocolate of the highest quality will definitely make your journey around Florence complete and really sweet.

How to do?

1. Go to Piazza della Repubblica, 39R.
2. Come into Gilli confectioner's shop and get soaked with coffee aromas and the sweetest desserts.
3. Take a sit at the table and enjoy the cream cappuccino, liquor anddelicate desserts.
4. Don't forget to buy take-away sweets.

Where to do?

#24Caffe Gilli in FlorenceCaffe Gilli

Founded in the 18th century, this bakery quickly became popular among the bohemian audience because of an excellent cappuccino and a special atmosphere.

Location: Via Roma, 1
Open hours: 7:30 am -11:59 pm

How much?

A cup of cuppuccino costs €8, a box of chocolate candies — €14.
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