Your guide to travel and experience Florence, Italy
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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What’s the best time and season to visit Florence? This is certainly one of the questions I get most often from travelers. And in fact the time of year is a very important aspect to consider when planning a trip. So I created this seasonal guide to the best time to visit Florence, evaluating the pros and cons of each
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Reading books about history is a great way to learn more about a place before visiting it. And if you want to understand the past of Florence, you must learn more about the Medici, the family that really shaped the city. Here are some of the best books about the Medici of Florence, written in the last years. There are
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Where to eat the best pizza in Florence? There are so many pizzerias in Florence, but there are some that are definitely a cut above the others. I have collected my favorite pizza places in this post, I hope it will be useful to fill your stay in Florence with flavors. I chose them based on the quality of the
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One of the most authentic and exciting experiences you can have on a trip to Florence is truffle hunting! You can spend a whole day on the Tuscan hills with a professional truffle hunter and his dog, in search of precious truffles… and of course, then tasting some delicious dishes cooked with this ingredient. It is truly a unique experience,
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There are so many museums in Florence that it can be confusing and overwhelming to decide which ones to visit during your stay; that’s why I made this post about the best museums in Florence. I know it’s just impossible to visit all of them during one trip: that’s why I am giving a general view on each one of
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If you are looking for the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Florence, here you will find my top tips about it. Traditional Florentine cuisine is rich in dishes without meat and animal derivatives, such as ribollita. But in recent years they have also opened vegetarian restaurants offering different types of cuisine, with influences from other countries or with innovative
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The most popular time to travel Italy is usually between june and september, and to decide what to pack for Florence in summer, you must take into account that in Italy this is the hottest time of the year. Florence is particularly hot and muggy, temperatures can reach 38-40 Celsius degrees (100-104 Fahrenheit) and the sun beats down. On the
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Cemeteries are one of my biggest interests! I love their peaceful atmosphere, and the co-existence of art, nature and architecture. Here in Italy cemeteries are often monumental and they are like open-air museums of art and local history. I love wandering among the tombstones of Florence Cemeteries, learning something about the people of the past, indulging in vintage portraits and
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