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In a 14th century palazzo in the heart of Florence is Trattoria Garga . Colorful rooms, operatic atmosphere and a menu filled with fresh ingredients from Tuscany will inspire you to learn more about Florentine cooking-and you can spend a day at their cooking school (or enroll in an extended cooking tour of the region). It's a favorite of Gucci's Frida Giannini! Via del Moro 48.

A recent interview with Frida Giannini in the London Guardian uncovered some insider secrets of Rome. Giannini is the creative director of Gucci and grew up in the Monteverde Vecchio area of Rome (just above Trastevere and south of the Vatican ). She shares with readers her favorite restaurants in Trastevere (pictured) and other neighborhoods, shopping districts, and even hotels. Don't miss her museum recommendations and tips on buying vintage Gucci in the flea markets at Porta Portese and the Borgetto Flaminio.