Giuseppe Verdi Street close to Santa Croce Basilica and square has a very long story in the origin its name was via del Fosso from medieval age, until our time…
Agosto 2024
Piaza dei Peruzzi origin and history
The remnants of Florence’s Roman amphitheater, constructed in the second century AD, may be seen between Piazza dei Peruzzi, via dei Bentaccordi, and via Tòrta. Built between 124 and 130 AD, it marked the easternmost point of Roman Florentia’s greatest growth and was situated outside the city walls, which extended a few hundred meters across …
The origin of Gelato Cone
History of cone and its inventor that at the end of 18th century had a marvelous idea to eat gelato on the street.
Eden Flower Bistrot in Florence
Eden Flower Bistrot, which is situated in Florence’s southern area, provides a distinctive fusion of cuisine, culture, and the outdoors. This hidden treasure is more than just a restaurant; it’s only 25 minutes from the city core.
The Chapel of San Luca in SS. Annunziata
S Luca Chapel in SS Annunziata church was made by great artist of Manierism stile painters and sculptor like Pontormo, Allori, Danti, etc.
The Cappella di San Luca in Florence
The San Luca or Pittori Chapel is a majestic setting within the monastery of the Holy Annunciation in Florence. Erected and used as the altar of the San Luca Fraternity, it was largely in accordance with the Academy of Design, to which the Frati Servi di Maria donated on 1565.
Buonomini of San Martino’s Oratory
Oratory of Bonomini di San Maritno was an institution for al those people that lost everything in their life, now there it is possible to see beautiful fresco.
Via dello Studio ” Studio street “an original name
One of Florence’s many streets, Via Dello Studio, is one of the city’s most distinctive features. The term indicating the kind of the activities that took place there during the Renaissance.
The Verrocchio orb
Looking up at the top of the Brunelleschi dome, you will notice a gold orb created by Verrocchio. This orb has a very unique history, which you will have to learn about by visiting the cathedral. The floor has the mark where the orb landed in 1601.
Fabbrica dell’Acqua in Florence
Florence’s “Fabbrica dell’Acqua” is a significant historical landmark that illustrates the city’s relationship to industrial history and water management.