EJ Supertrip · Aquaflor, Leather School Shopping, Santa Croce Basilica

Discover Santa Croce,the world’s largest Franciscan church, a symbol of Western art and faith and the resting place of iconic figures like Michelangelo and Galileo. You will be amazed at the beauty of the 16 separate chapels housed within the church, many featuring frescoes by Giotto.

The neighborhood around the Basilica has been known for leather making for hundreds of years, and you will still find streets named for the traders who once purveyed their wares in the shops along them, such as Via dei Conciatori (Tanner’s Street). Located in the former monastery of the church is the Scuola del Cuoio, the Florence historic Leather School. Created after World War II, the school was founded to teach war orphans a practical trade to support themselves. It is still a working school and one of the most unique places to find authentic leather goods crafted by true artisans.

Enjoy a private experience at Aquaflor Firenze, an elegant perfumery located in a Renaissance palazzo in the Santa Croce district. Guests will explore rare essences and create their own personalized fragrance in an exclusive olfactory journey.