Your guide to travel and experience Florence, Italy
Sleeping in Florence can be very expensive, especially in high season, and hostels are a great way to save money, and meet new people as well. Hostels in Florence are several and most of them are located just outside the historic center. However, keep in mind that the city is not so big: most of the times they are a
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Certaldo, nestled among the rolling hills of Tuscany, is a small village full of history, art and tradition. It’s truly bringing the past alive through its medieval alleys, hidden gems of art and postcard-like landscapes of the surrounding Tuscan countryside. It’s tiny enough to be visited in a half a day and it will surprise you: there are so many
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If you are thinking about a weekend of wellness and relax surrounded by luxury, Florence has got everything you need. Some of the most beautiful hotels with spa in Florence, where you can pamper yourself while visiting the city, are located just a stone’s throw from the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. They are just perfect for a
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Leonardo da Vinci is definitely one of my favorite artists and personalities of the Renaissance. And one of the reasons why I like him so much is his interest for flight, that brought him to design his famous flying machines. But before talking about Leonardo’s flying machines, let’s talk about Leonardo himself! It was the year 1504 in Florence, and
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One of the requests I get most often is to create a one week itinerary in Tuscany and Florence. Many travelers rent a car and go on a road trip, while others prefer not to drive in a foreign country, and get around on public transport. So I created this itinerary so that it can be done both with and
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It’s one of the most beautiful gardens in Florence (especially in the spring when it is filled with flowers), it has a beautiful view over the city and it is linked to one of the most interesting Florentine figures of the 20th century: I am talking about the Bardini Gardens. It is not one of the oldest gardens in the
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During these last few days of April I’ve been escaping to the Iris Garden in Florence, a unique place in my city that in recent years I have gotten to know very well. I thought I had posted about it before, but I realized that I never went into detail on my blog (though I do mention it in my
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There’s more to Michelangelo’s David than being one of the most famous sculptures in the world, made by one of the greatest artists in history. To Florence, that carved marble block symbolizes much more than artistic mastery, and it would be a mistake to consider it just another tourist attraction. Yes, David is a symbol of the Renaissance, but above
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If you are looking for a luxury hotel that is much more than a place to sleep, the Brunelleschi Hotel in Florence is for you. Situated in the historic Pagliazza Tower, this truly unique building has witnessed centuries of Florentine history, from its Roman origins to the present day. My review is totally positive, I love this property! The hotel is in the
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Today I’ll suggest an itinerary for a journey through the towns and villages of Val d’Orcia. The area’s undulating hills and contrasting colors, bordered by cypresses and dotted with quaint farmhouses, has given it standing in the collective imagination as the archetype of the Tuscan landscape. This privileged status is entirely deserved – the valley on the Tuscany-Umbria border is
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