Pompeo Capitani and Benvenuto Cellini
Benvenuto Cellini stabbed Pompeo de Capitaneis twice on September 26, 1534, at S. Lucia della Chiavica in Rome. Benvenuto, however, was exonerated […]
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Pippo Spano a Hungary Knight from Florence
Pippo Spano, born Filippo Buondelmonti degli Scolari (1369–1426), was a prominent Florentine condottiero (military leader) and a notable figure in the history of both Florence and Hungary. His career is significant due to his military leadership and influence in the political landscape of his time.
Orange Tree Installation on Via Cavour
In June 2024, Florence’s Via Cavour featured an impressive installation of orange trees, creating a vibrant and green space in this historical urban area. This project was part of a broader initiative to enhance the city’s environment and promote sustainability, echoing the efforts seen in Via Martelli and other parts of Florence.
Orange tree in via Cavour the origin
In May 2023, Florence's Via Martelli was home to an innovative art installation known as the "Orange Tree." This installation, by artist Michelangelo Pistoletto, featured a towering sculpture of an orange tree set in the middle of the street
Via della Mosca original street in Florence
Via della Mosca is a historically significant street in Florence, Italy. Its name, "Mosca" (meaning "fly" in Italian), has a debated origin, possibly relating to a family name or a sign. Situated in Florence's historic center, it has evolved through centuries, closely tied to the city's development.
Via Osteria del Guanto Firenze
Walking on the streets of Florence, via dei Neri area, famous for the sandwiches place, Antico Vinaio is the small road that cuts via dei Saponai with via dei Neri.
Florence door hinges in Santa Croce
In Piazza S.Croce, on the side on the corner with via dell'Anguillara there was a door hinges (small secondary door of the city walls usually adjacent to the main door) called the "Garbo" name taken by a surname of a family that had some houses nearby.
Salvatore Rosa
In a building in via dei Banchi at n.5, the great Neapolitan painter Salvatore Rosa lived for a period of time. Arrived in the city of Florence around 1640 was immediately taken under the protective wing of Cardinal Giovan Carlo de'Medici second son of Cosimo II.
Disneyland of Florence
The entryway to the "Tivoli" garden was visible on the right side of a stairway with two different types of towers on either side as we approached Villa Cora from Viale Machiavelli in the direction of Piazzale Michelangelo. Yes, Florence had a garden that was somewhat modeled after a Vauxhall garden; the Vauxhall trend originated in England and expanded throughout Europe
Calcio Storico Fiorentino second part, our time
The two overall winners go to the annual final on June 24, the feast day of San Giovanni (St. John), the Patron Saint of Florence, after facing off in two preliminary matches. This brutal encounter has caused serious injuries.
Calcio Storico In Florence origin
Calcio storico fiorentino, often referred to as calcio in livrea or calcio in costume, is an ancient football variant that has its roots in medieval Italy.[1] The sport is said to have originated in Florence's Piazza Santa Croce. There it was called the giuoco del calcio fiorentino ("Florentine kick game") or just calcio, which is currently the Italian term for association football. It's possible that the game originated as a harpastum resurgence, a Roman pastime.
Verrochio gold Ball and its singular story
Even though it has had many mishaps throughout the ages, Brunelleschi's dome's golden ball has never failed to put on a spectacular performance. Andrea di Verrocchio, a goldsmith and artist, created the initial design and oversaw its construction beginning in 1468.