Piazza della Calza / Piazzale Porta Romana

This visit explores the Oltrarno district, focusing on the historic Piazza della Calza, named for the nearby monastery of San Giorgio alla Costa and its "calza" (stocking) emblem. It then proceeds to Piazzale Porta Romana, dominated by the impressive Porta Romana (begun 1328, later modifications), one of Florence's best-preserved city gates, offering views of the surrounding hills.