But anyone interested in contemporary Italian life will want to experience its cafe and clubs, elegant shopping avenues, and side-street art galleries.
The shops and galleries are a glimpse into the past, far withdrawn from contemporary Italian life. 
mnli hypothesis: The shops and galleries are a glimpse into the past, far withdrawn from contemporary Italian life.  premise: But anyone interested in contemporary Italian life will want to experience its cafe and clubs, elegant shopping avenues, and side-street art galleries.