Your guide to travel and experience Florence, Italy
Leonardo’s first painting that we are aware of is the Baptism of Christ. It is one of my favorite works of art, a masterpiece of Florentine Renaissance painting. It is also one of the most important artworks exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, one that you really shouldn’t miss on a visit to this museum. If you want to
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If you want to visit Florence by car, finding a parking space can be a challenge. Actually it is a challenge also for the Florentines, because there are not many parking spaces in the city! I hope this post will help you find a spot where to park in Florence, Italy, whether you are staying for a few days or
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The Birth of Venus by Botticelli is the most famous painting on exhibit in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. It is probably the most iconic work of art in the world! Its delicate beauty and complex symbolism continue to fascinate anyone who looks at it, even more than 5 centuries after it was made. Here are some interesting and fun facts
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If you are planning to visit both Florence and Rome, a good idea is to rent a car, take a road trip and stop to visit other beautiful small towns and villages. Tuscany and Lazio are regions full of gorgeous places to visit, charming ancient villages and beautiful Italian countryside landscapes. So I put together my tips on what to
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The Uffizi is a truly unmissable museum on a trip to Florence. It houses some of the most important works of art in the world, by artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. But it is also a magnificent Renaissance building with a fascinating history. If this is your first time visiting this museum and you don’t know
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If you like the idea of visiting Florence while staying in the countryside, surrounded by the Tuscan rolling hills, and perhaps discovering the traditional productions of wine and olive oil, then Agriturismo is what you are looking for! Agriturismo is the Italian word for farm-stay, and the area around Florence is dotted with lovely places to stay and experience the
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The Opificio delle Pietre Dure Museum is a small but extremely interesting museum, one of my favorites ones! It tells the story of an artistic technique unique in the world and typical of Florence. It is the Commesso Fiorentino, a kind of mosaic made up of semiprecious stones. With this technique the last ones of the Medici decorated the Chapel
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When I am asked to recommend a bed and breakfast in Florence my first choice is always the Secret Garden Firenze. When I discovered it I literally fell in love with it, it’s exactly the kind of accommodation I would choose for my travels. I wanted to visit the Secret Garden Florence in person, and so I became friends with
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Would you like to visit an old apothecary that has been in business for over 700 years? In Florence there is a special place, where you can immerse yourself in a world of natural aromas, perfumes and cosmetics, surrounded by art and history. It is the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica of Santa Maria Novella, the oldest historical pharmacy in Europe. History
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The church of Santa Maria Novella is one of my favorite places in Florence. It is a magnificent example of medieval architecture, full of masterpieces of painting. Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi and Ghirlandaio are just some of the great names who have worked there and have left their mark on the history of art. Santa Maria Novella Church: what to see
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