The project, Life Beyond Tourism (Oltre il Turismo) will be experimented at the Vivahotels Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio.

This experiment offers hotel guests the chance to live a new experience of awareness of, and introduction to, life in Florence by means of a pathway of learning with films and itineraries allowing direct contact with the city itself in all it historical and artistic aspects. This also includes the evolving of economic and civil life, the transformation processes currently underway, all through the flavours of Florentine and Tuscan tradition in a panoramic restaurant over the rooftops of Florence, as well as through music in various forms connected to the territory.

A collection of comprehensive books containing opinions expressed by illustrious writers and travellers about the way of life of the city of Florence, its habits, customs, and its enogastronomy will also be available for guests.

Finally, there will be the unique chance to take part in meetings, conversations and intercultural exchanges with other guests in a pleasant, especially reserved area in the hotel called The Melting Pot.

With the experiment Life Beyond Tourism, Vivahotels Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio has welcomed the opportunity to establish a more in-depth dialogue with its guests, offering them the chance to share knowledge, emotions, sensations and impressions with others.

More information about the Vivahotels® at the web site www.vivahotels.com