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Pisa is a very popular destination for those visiting Italy, most famous for its leaning tower. In addition to the leaning tower, there is much more: Pisa is a university town with a lively and fascinating historical centre and several museums to visit. And of course the monumental complex of Piazza dei Miracoli. Being very close to Florence, you can

Squares, or piazze in Italian (in the singular it’s piazza), are an essential element of Italian cities, and especially of Florence. Ancient churches full of artistic masterpieces often overlook the squares. Many of the most beautiful and oldest piazzas in Florence were born in the Middle Ages thanks to the churches and monasteries, which needed an external space in which

The cathedral of Florence (Duomo is cathedral in Italian) is one of the most famous and visited tourist attractions in the city. And there is not only the church to see: in the Piazza del Duomo there are many other ancient and important religious buildings, which all together make up the Duomo Complex. So many monuments, hundreds of works of

Florence is located in Italy, precisely in the central part of Italy. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, thanks to its rich heritage of art, architecture and history. In fact Florence is considered the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, the city where Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and many other great artists lived and worked. I

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

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

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