The Sasso di Dante, or “Dante’s Stone,” is a famous spot in Florence that connects the city’s rich cultural history with the poet Dante Alighieri. The stone is located near Florence Cathedral (the Duomo) and is said to be the place where Dante would sit and ponder or people-watch. Legend has it that while Dante was resting on the stone, a passerby once asked him, “What is your favorite food?” to which he replied, “Eggs.” Years later, the same person returned and asked, “How?” to which Dante answered, “With salt.” This story underscores Dante’s wit and is one of the small anecdotes that make Florence’s history vibrant.
Today, the Sasso di Dante is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors, blending into the fabric of Florence’s historic center and keeping alive the memory of one of Italy’s most beloved poets. You can find it marked near the Cathedral, where it remains a quiet reminder of Florence’s literary heritage.
PS: There is only a targa commemorative of Dante’s true sasso “Stone”; there is nothing else. The falso is located in the vicinity of the restaurant “Il Sasso di Dante” on the little square of the Pallottole.
