The Uffizi Gallery in Florence houses an incredible collection of art, featuring masterpieces from renowned artists like Botticelli, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, and many others. For anyone visiting Florence, the Uffizi is undoubtedly a must-see. However, what many…
When you come to Florence, you will definitely hear many, times the name of the Medici family. The Medici family was undoubtedly the most important of the Florentine families, as they managed to take over control of the local government…
Are you planning four days in Florence and looking for must-see attractions? Among the city’s many wonders, Palazzo Pitti is undoubtedly one of the top answers to the question “what to see in Florence?”: once a powerful symbol of ducal…
Did you know that for me, one of the most fascinating areas in Florence is actually the area of the Arno River and the bridges that connect both sides of the city? This is because Florence, as we know it…
Do you want to visit Florence but you want to avoid the crowds? Do you want to visit the city and discover the lesser-known places and Florence hidden gems? I have good news for you: it is possible to 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…
How to organize your visit in Florence if you are a contemporary art lover? Florence is a cradle of the Renaissance, but don’t think that if you are a contemporary art lover, you will be bored here! If during your…
The freedom of an elderly master Renaissance art rarely talks about the artistic freedom. Medieval and Renaissance artists were everything but free. While working on commission from ecclesiastic institutions, confraternities and wealthy patrons, the artists had very little influence on…
following Saint Francis’ footsteps Umbria and Tuscany are like two sisters, similar but different. The two regions share the Etruscan and the Roman past, the dishes placed on Umbrian and Tuscan tables have similar tastes. The landscape of their countryside…
meet Stefano Bardini, the Prince of the Antiquarians How often do we dream about a time machine? Who wouldn’t enjoy a trip to the past to meet some of the greatest protagonists of the history? Well, I have good news…
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