Five Italian Cities Associated With the Great Dante Alighieri’s Life and Work
There are several locations in Italy associated with the life and works of Dante Alighieri, the celebrated Florentine poet. Here …
Province of Florence
Michelangelo’s Three Pietàs and Where to See Them
Michelangelo Buonarroti, or simply “Michelangelo”, was born in Arezzo on March 6, 1475, and died on February 18, 1564, in …
“Crazy Christmas” in the Medieval Village of Palazzuolo sul Senio Near Florence
“Crazy Christmas” in Palazzuolo sul Senio Christmas market, street food, music and nativity scenes in the quaint historic village near …
Hiking Around Palazzuolo sul Senio in Tuscany
From the center of the town of Palazzuolo sul Senio, and a few meters from the holiday home the Torre …
Michelangelo’s Three Pietà on Display in Florence
Never before have Michelangelo Buonarroti’s three Pietà sculptures been on display in one location- until now. From February 24 through …
Omar Galliani Art Exhibition in Florence: Stolen Kisses
During the lockdown, especially the initial one last year, perhaps the most shocking part of it was the lack of …
Visiting Palazzuolo sul Senio in Tuscany’s Mugello Region
The medieval village of Palazzuolo sul Senio is located in the mountains outside of Florence known as the Upper Mugello …
The Iris Garden in Florence
The symbol of Florence– the iris, il giglio, la fleur de lis- is blooming now at the Iris Garden (Giardino dell’Iris) in the heart of …
The Church of Dante and Beatrice in Florence
Really close to the Duomo in Florence and to Piazza della Repubblica, there is a little church called Santa Margherita …
Walking Tour of Florence with Expert Guide
Haven’t got much time in Florence? We have a solution! A walking tour of the birthplace of the Renaissance with …
