Cradle of the Renaissance - Florence.

What comes to mind when you think of Florence? The Renaissance? The Medici family? The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore? T-BONE steak and tripe sandwich? Or Xu Zhimo's 'Fei Leng Cui'? I would say: Jay Chou. Hahaha! Because one of my favorite songs, 'What Kind of Man,' was filmed in Florence. The Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River exude a romantic atmosphere in Jay Chou's music video. Follow in Jay Chou's footsteps and start your journey in Florence! Although Jay Chou's MV didn't feature food, when it comes to Florence, no one would miss the famous tripe sandwich shop, Nerbone, located in the Central Market. Nerbone has a history of over a hundred years and is a must-visit for tourists from all over the world. The old shop is located in a corner, so remember to look for the green 1872 sign. The shop is very popular, and almost everyone who has been to Florence has tried their tripe sandwich. The tripe is stewed until it's very tender, and they give a generous portion. Every bite is satisfying; the bread is a bit hard but very fragrant, crispy, and pairs perfectly with the tripe. Here's a menu from ten years ago, showing how affordable and delicious it was! After satisfying our stomachs, we strolled through the old town, climbed to the top of the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and looked down on the land that nurtured Renaissance geniuses like Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Galileo. We stayed until sunset before reluctantly leaving. From the Cathedral, we walked along Via dei Benci to the end, reaching the Arno River. Walking along the riverbank, we passed the Uffizi Gallery, looked across at the Pitti Palace, and before we knew it, we arrived at the Ponte Vecchio. By then, it was dark, and the air was slightly misty. Walking on the Ponte Vecchio, the atmosphere takes you back in time. It's not a long journey, but it easily spans centuries.