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CRICKET CAGE

29/06/202108/08/2021 omalbertiFlorence

When Filippo Brunelleschi had finished erecting his splendid cupola, he began all the finishing touches that were necessary for completing the masterpiece. One of these was the decorating of the octagonal drum located at the[…]

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THE LILY’S COLOUR CHANGE

25/05/202125/05/2021 omalbertiFlorence

There are several strange stories surrounding the events of Palazzo della Signoria (called Palazzo “Vecchio” – The Old Palace – in order to distinguish it from the “new” residence of the Medici: PalazzoPitti). The most[…]

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GATES OF PARADISE

21/04/202126/04/2021 omalbertiFlorence

The year 1401 was a watershed date. In the winter of that year the wool importers’ guild announced a competition to select a designer for the remaining doors, with the result that some of the[…]

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BAPTISTERY

31/03/202131/03/2021 omalbertiFlorence

  After visiting the Duomo, the next port of call is the battistero (baptistery). In exile, Dante fondly referred to this building as his “bel San Giovanni” and described it as “ancient” – a word[…]

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Palazzo Medici Riccardi | Medici Step-by-Step

13/03/201820/04/2018 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

The Palazzo Medici Riccardi stands today as the seat of the Florentine council and one of the focal points of the city. The history of the building is a story that goes all the way[…]

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Central Market of Florence

05/11/201720/04/2018 omalbertiFlorence

Central Market of Florence Venture on down to the Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Via dell’Ariento, there’s a market for you to see. A market, which is split into two – half indoors, and half outdoors[…]

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Gardens Not To Miss in Florence: Boboli

16/09/2017 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

Gardens Not To Miss in Florence 1The Boboli Gardens is one of the largest gardens in Florence, and the best place in Florence if you’re looking to get yourself some fresh, fresh air. Boasting of[…]

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Tuscany tips: Day trip to Lucca

25/07/2017 Love Florence ItalyEvents in Florence 2017

A Day Trip in Lucca Lucca is another of those smaller towns that is relatively close by to Florence, still in the region of Tuscany. It’s the city of 100 churches. Yes, one-hundred of them.[…]

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Symbols in Florence: The Medici Balls

09/07/2017 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

The Medici Balls The Medici coat of arms and the remains of the family’s rule over Florence most notably can be seen in Palazzo Vecchio. Look above and you may see the family’s coat of[…]

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Who were the Medicis?

09/07/2017 Love Florence ItalyHistoryLesson

Who were the Medicis? We are back with another series of brief history lessons! The Medicis were a family in Florence. Probably the most influential families of the Italian Renaissance, and perhaps one of the[…]

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Libraries in Florence, Part 2

13/06/2017 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

Libraries in Florence, Part 2. Welcome to the second part of our series, ( to read about the first part you can click HERE  ) where we show you the locations and recommend some of the[…]

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The Giglio Symbol of Florence

13/06/2017 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

The Giglio Symbol of Florence If you’re walking around Florence at any point just observing your surroundings, you may notice a few recurring symbols. One of the most notable symbols is known to be the[…]

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Calcio Storico Fiorentino

04/06/2017 Love Florence ItalyEvents in Florence 2017

Calcio Storico Fiorentino June is a surreal old time in Florence. What is bound to make you agree, is if you find yourself attending the Calcio Storico. Translated literally into English as “historic football”, this[…]

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Brief History of Tuscany

28/05/201728/05/2017 Love Florence ItalyHistoryLesson

Brief History of Tuscany Tuscany is the region of Italy to the West that contains its capital city Florence, and many other wonderful cities such as Pisa, Siena, Livorno, Arezzo, and Lucca. As the birthplace[…]

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Libraries in Florence, Part 1

23/05/2017 Love Florence ItalyEvents in Florence 2017

Libraries in Florence, Part 1 Florence is one of the most praised centres of cultural excellence in the whole world. This breeding place of such awesomeness makes for some amazing reading spots, and places to[…]

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Gardens in Florence: Rose Garden

13/05/2017 Love Florence ItalyEvents in Florence 2017

Gardens Not To Miss in Florence series: Rose Garden In 1865 as Florence was set to become the capital of Italy taking the mantle from Turin, Giuseppe Poggi was commissioned to design the left bank[…]

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Palazzo Strozzi: A Brief History Lesson

21/03/201730/03/2017 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

Brief History Palazzo Strozzi _____________________________________ Palazzo dello Strozzino is another one of those huge attractions in Florence. Formerly known as the Palazzo della Tre Porte for its three doorways, the Palazzo Strozzi was a place[…]

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History Lessons: Boboli Gardens in Florence

24/02/2017 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

Boboli Gardens So you’ve been trawling the streets of Florence, visiting all of the required places to go to. You’ve seen an almighty load of Italian sculptures and paintings, you’ve been amazed by the architecture,[…]

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Florentine History Lesson – Santa Croce

24/02/2017 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

Florentine History Lesson – Santa Croce The Santa Croce, or Basilica de Santa Croce, is another one of those places in Florence that is steeped in history. A church which story goes all the way[…]

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Did you know? San Miniato Al monte church

11/11/2016 Love Florence ItalyFlorence

All Amazing San Miniato Church   One of the places that tourist usually misses in Florence is San Miniato al monte, San Miniato Al Monte is the full name for a Romanesque basilica and shrine[…]

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