Find the Best Things to Do in Campo di Marte
About Campo di Marte
Campo di Marte is known as "Quartiere 2" and represents the major sports centers of Florence. The Artemio Franchi Stadium is the heart of this neighborhood where the Fiorentina soccer team plays. It is well connected to the rest of the city by many city buses and the Campo di Marte train station. It is located in the northeast of Florence. Campo di Marte was built in 1812 by the architect Louis de Cambray Digny to use for training the Tuscan army after the French occupation of Napoleon. During the 1930s it was changed into the sports center of the city where many sporting events take place.
See & Do
Stadio Artemio Franchi is the home of ACF Fiorentina. It offers a capacity of 47,282 patrons. The stadium was constructed between 1930 and 1931. it officially opened on the 13th of September 1931 with a match between Fiorentina and Admira Wien (1-0). The stadium was renovated in the years before the 1990 World Cup, at which it hosted three group matches and the quarter-final between Argentina and Yugoslavia (0-0). Stadio Artemio Franchi is located towards the north-east of Florence, about 2 kilometres or 30 minutes walking from the historic city centre.
Eat
Piazza del Vino is located close to the Stadio. A grand space that holds many bottles of wine which is why it is called Piazza del Vino. You can eat comfortably, but also you can follow cooking lessons by watching the big screen TVs. There are also lessons on wine tasting you can partake in. Tasting wine or learning how to cook, you can participate these lessons any time. There are evenings surrounded with wine and delicious food pairings for each wine as well. The cuisine ranges from various regions in Italy: Campania, Sardinia, Tuscany, but also the Alto Adige and Piedmont. A great variety of cuisines for visitors coming to Florence for the first time.
Party
Campo di Marte is famous for having all type of concerts like the famous Italian bands and singers. And also showcasing international stars like Madonna and George Michael. The Nelson Mandela forum and the stadium are used for these events. After going to concert head to the Irish pub near the stadium called Green Store. The authentic interior of Ireland lets you feel comfortable right as you walk in. Green Store also can be rather crowded on the weekends and when the Fiorentina plays.
Stay
A villa fit for a queen or king, Villa Salviatino is located in Campo di Marte. The hotel caters to your every need and offers a world famous Thai spa. There are views and delicious food to partake in while you enjoy your stay the bottom of the Tuscan hills. A stunning and restored 15th century villa that offer incredible views of Florence and the flowing hills of Tuscany. The service is impeccable with a great hospitality given by the staff. Hotel Salviatino is a dream vacation spot to those wanting to see Florence in a complete, unique way.
Shop
Badiani Gelateria is a famous name in Florence and especially in Campo di Marte. They created their own gelato and patented it called Buontalenti. A very ritsy gelateria where a small tiny cup will run you 1.50 but it is definitely worth the price. Founded in 1979, their ice cream competed in a contest and won the prize of Buontalenti. Since then, it has been a city adored gelateria by Florentines and tourist alike. Many people tried to imitate their ice cream but no one makes it like Badiani. A gelato that is a taste you can't skip on when visiting Florence.