walking tour: Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples

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The Rinaldo Carnielo Gallery, an Italian Sculpture

One of Florence’s best-kept secrets is the Rinaldo Carnielo Gallery, which honors the renowned sculptor Rinaldo Carnielo (1853–1910) and is situated in Piazza Savonarola 3. The gallery is an important witness to Carnielo’s brilliance and creative career. He was born in Biadene di Montebelluna and subsequently became a Florentine by adoption. Carnielo is well-known for his varied works, which vary from realism to symbolism.

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The Secrets of Via Laura in Florence

Inside the former Hotel Morandi, visitors can still find traces of the convent’s rich artistic heritage. On the upper floors, frescoes by 17th-century artist Alfonso Boschi depict scenes from the life of Sister Domenica del Paradiso, Florence’s Via Laura and the frescoes of Sister Domenica del Paradiso represent a “small casket of art,” largely unknown to the public.

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Florence’s Central Market: 150 Years of Culture

Florence’s Central Market, a historic monument and gastronomic center in the city center, was founded in 1874. The market was first constructed as part of Florence’s urban redevelopment while it was the capital of Italy. It was created by Giuseppe Mengoni, who was also the architect of Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and was influenced by the opulent Halles in Paris.