While strolling through the streets of Florence it is possible to come across tiny “arch”-shaped windows resembling the typical doors and portals in the long walls of ancient patrician palazzos. Some of these still conserve[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Did you know that one of the most famous cocktail in the world is from Florence? We’ll reveal all its secrets…. Drumroll please….. Negroni It was created in Florence in 1919-1920 by Count Camillo Negroni.[…]
Monday September 7 one of the most popular traditions of The Rificolona (colored paper lanterns) of Florence returns to the streets of the old city: coloured lanterns will light up the streets and will create[…]
For the upcoming weekend of August, which will include the festivity of Ferragosto (15th Aug.), museums will observe the usual public holidays hours. Among the several museums with entrance fee (and with the possibility of[…]
Save the date: August 10th, it’s San Lorenzo (St. Lawrence) Day! Walk throughout the historic centre of Florence in the morning to see the historical parade (around 10:00am) and then in the evening (around 7:00pm)[…]
Visitors who come to our beautiful city want to have a full immersion in history, art, food, culture and habits of the people living in the city and also would like to participate actively in[…]
Walk through the ancient walls of Florence with the Visitaflorencia Team! The walls of Florence are the ancient town’s defensive circle. Created with the city itself, it totaled up to six different tracks, the last[…]
Watch Our Video about Bridges of Florence Italy ! We are sure you’d love to come and visit our beautiful city after watching it…. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMNc5uhvEMI&feature=youtu.be ENJOY! Team VisitaFlorencia Visitaflorencia.com &[…]
