What is Oltarno? Oltrarno is Florence. Where is the Oltarno? In the very heart of Florence. For the Florentine there is "this side of the Arno" and "beyond the Arno", the Oltarno. The river is a real and imaginary line that divides the city. The Oltarno is an intimate place, in which lie the secrets of Florence, from the most ancient artisan and artist workshops to the cities most contemporary venues. The two symbol districts of the Oltrarno are Santo Spirito and San Frediano which embody the two souls of the place. San Frediano is one of the most traditional neighborhoods in all of Florence, here you can breathe the taste of tradition and see the real life of the Florentines, its views, its tastes, its smells, make this district truly authentic. Santo Spirit holds one of the most beautiful squares of the city built around Brunelleschi′s basilica of incredible charm. Santo Spirito lives inbetween art and entertainment with small bars and restaurants where people gather at all hours, here studios and art galleries can be found in every street. A few days of living in Oltrarno is like becoming a Florentine ... at least for a while.