In Italy we celebrate the start of spring together with the vernal equinox, so around the middle of March. In 2021 it occurs on March, 20. So, this event marks also the first day of[…]
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PALLOTTOLE SQUARE
Strolling central streets of Florence, you can find a small square close to the Cathedral, named Pallottole square – Piazza delle Pallottole. In fourteenth-century Florence the term “pallottole” (bullets) obviously did not have its[…]
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SANTISSIMA ANNUNZIATA CHURCH
Founded in 1250, Santissima Annunziata (The Most Holy Annunciation) is located in the homonymous and very harmonious square. This church is still a living one and has not become a tourist haunt. It is[…]
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WHAT TO BUY AND WHERE
Florence is probably the best city in Tuscany for shopping. The Florentines have been producing exquisite goods for centuries, from gilded furniture and gorgeous leather goods to silver jewellery and marbled paper. Despite tourism,[…]
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BRUNELLESCHI’S DOME
Brunelleschi’s aesthetic achievement is known to the whole world through countless travel posters. The dome has come to symbolise the city of Florence, an instantly recognisable landmark, rising above a sea of red terracotta[…]
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SANTA TRINITA DISTRICT
The Palazzo Masetti overlooks the Ponte Santa Trinità bridge, the most graceful of all Arno bridges. Some of the original masonry was recovered from the river after 1944, and the quarries of the Boboli[…]
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A DAY IN FLORENCE
What to see and what to do in Florence if you have just one day! Morning: Make an early start and head to the Duomo to gaze on its mightyproportions; alongside are the superb[…]
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CATHEDRAL OF SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE (THE DUOMO)
In front of the Baptistery is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore built by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1296 to replace the old Santa Reparata Cathedral. The archaeological remains of this cathedral are[…]
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Palazzo Pitti
Palazzo Pitti It is the most imposing of the city palaces, and dates from 1457 on a probable design by Brunelleschi; in the 16th century the Medici commissioned Ammannati to enlarge it. The facade, 205[…]
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CHURCH OF SANTA CROCE
CHURCH OF SANTA CROCE The church is one of city’s largest and has a neo-Gothic facade added in the 19th century heavily decorated. The building, attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio, has a majestic interior with[…]
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PITTI IMMAGINE BIMBO 2020
Pitti Immagine Bimbo Pitti Immagine Bimbo is the fair focused on children’s fashion. This also takes place every six months. Creative outfits, special events, new brands and international collaborations. This is Pitti Bimbo, celebrating its[…]
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PITTI UOMO 2020: Fashion event in Florence
Pitti Uomo 2020 Pitti Uomo “heats” Florence 7 to 10 January 2020, with 1200 exhibitors, fashion shows, parties, cocktail parties, and a whirlwind of events to present the news of the next autumn-winter, in the[…]
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CHRISTMAS IN FLORENCE: six things to do on the holidays
Christmas in Florence 1) Lighting the Christmas tree A date loved by adults and children. On December 8th, the day of the Immaculate Conception, the big tree will be lit in piazza del Duomo. An[…]
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IN FLORENCE
Via de’ Tornabuoni was the first of Florence’s streets to switch on the Christmas lights according to the thoroughfare’s full-on opulence. The 16th-century Mercato del Porcellino quickly followed suit with lights displaying the city’s emblem,[…]
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FLORENTINE STEAK
Typical Florentina steak in Florence, Tuscany Where to eat the best steak in Florence? We propose 10 places that in our opinion is worth visiting if you want to eat a good Florentine steak. Here[…]
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SAN LORENZO CHURCH
San Lorenzo is the parish church and burial place of the Medici and is filled with art commissioned by them. As with the Capelle Medicee, it is a monument to the family’s artistic patronage. A[…]
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APERITIVO IN FLORENCE
APERITIVO IN FLORENCE It’s easy to find a spot for an evening aperitivo in Florence. But if you’re looking for something special, here are a few pointers. And a list of places you just can’t[…]
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BLACK FRIDAY
Black Friday Black Friday: a unique opportunity to take advantage of booking your perfect holiday in Florence! Now it has become a powerful part of our Italian and European culture. Black Friday is perhaps the[…]
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SAN MINIATO AL MONTE
SAN MINIATO AL MONTE San Miniato is a wonderful sight on the hill above Florence, its marble facade glistening in the sunlight. Close up it is even more appealing, a jewel of the Romanesque inside[…]
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NIGHT LIFE
NIGHT LIFE After when you visited the greatest museums and artpieces of a city, it’s time to go out and explore some evening entertainments! Florence is one of the best cities of Italy to enjoy[…]
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