Are you in Florence for a weekend and do you want to spend an authentic and lovely evening? There are many things you can do at sunset or thereafter: an aperitif with a view, a guided tour or a visit…
A question that my guests often ask me is, “Why is Michelangelo’s David naked?” Even if nudity in art should not surprise us, many find it shocking or improper. I am sure you’ve heard of the shocking case of an…
Everyone knows that springtime with its sunshine and ideal temperatures is the best time to visit cities in Italy. Usually, however, visitors to Florence will find crowds and long lines at the museums in the months of April and May,…
Are you planning your weekend in Florence but haven’t booked a place to stay yet? Which part of the city is the best to stay in? Where are the most charming neighborhoods and restaurants that are not touristy? Choosing the…
Do you want to spend one day in Florence and are you by car? Florence is well connected to the rest of Italy by train, so it’s always best to avoid using the car when moving around. However, if you…
365 days in Florence: A season on season guide This is one of the questions I get most often: when to visit Florence, which is the best season, and how to face the crowds? There is no simple answer to…
Places to visit near Florence: Here is the best day trips from Florence Are you planning your holidays in Florence and want to explore interesting places outside the city? There is no shortage of charming places to visit near Florence…
To this day, the way we learn European history is still male-centred. It is not surprising then, that the history of the Medici family focuses mostly on the male members of the family: Cosimo the Elder, Lorenzo the Magnificent, Cosimo…
New contemporary art gallery in Florence In early October this year Florentine cultural panorama gained a new important spot: a new contemporary art gallery has been inaugurated in Piazza del Carmine. In Florence opened the Oblong Gallery, already active in…
Any archaeology lovers out there? Yes, I know, you mostly come to Florence to see Michelangelo’s David and Leonardo’s paintings, but the Florentine art collections offer much more than that! Did you know that the little-known Archaeological Museum of Florence…
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