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The Big City London, Smoke beat Paris, Barcelona and Berlin, and many other beautiful city in all Europe. We may not have the nicest weather or the most affordable rent, but it turns out that none of it matters! London has been named Europe's best city for 2023.
Wine has been an integral part of Italian culture for centuries, and the tradition of wine tasting in Florence, as well as in other parts of Italy, has deep historical roots. The origin of wine tasting in Florence can be traced back to the city's long-standing association with wine-making and viticulture.
Finding a good place for aperitivo in Florence before the New Year can be a delightful experience. Florence is known for its rich history, art, and culinary delights. Here are a few suggestions for places where you can enjoy a good aperitivo:
In Florence, the New Year 2024 is completed in six hours! Six squares, six initiatives, six musical and artistic genres: a calendar of events to ring in the new year with music, art, and amusement.
Are you planning your family's next vacation to Italy? Click here for seven family-friendly Florence tours that you should consider booking in 2024.
We are providing a Florence Free Walking Tour that start from Santa Maria Novella square in front of Minerva Hotel. Book our […]
The art of distillation, as well as the prevalent European practice of distilling "aqua vitae," spirit alcohol, mostly for therapeutic purposes, spread to Ireland and Scotland no later than the 15th century. Enrico Chioccioli Altonna, Master Distiller, finally exposes the big idea that has been fiercely concealed within the walls of the distillery between the hills of Tuscany for years. Their first whiskey will come in Florence soon, along with the new urban distillery.
During our Florence free tour we will tell many particular story about unique citizen of Florence that made an improvement in our […]
“The opening to citizens of historic spaces such as the apartment of the Governor Bettino Ricasoli and the rooms of Florence Capital is an extraordinary opportunity to connect with the history of the city. For this reason, we wanted to propose a calendar of events offering the opportunity to explore the political history of Florence through these often little-known rooms.
The annual lighting of the Christmas trees occurs on December 7 starting at 5:30 p.m. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella and the many Santas from the Compagnia di Babbo Natale set out from piazza della Signoria to turn on the tree lights in piazza del Duomo at 6 p.m.
Michelangelo's "David" is a Renaissance masterwork and one of the most recognizable sculptures in art history. The artist's extraordinary talent and passion are reflected in the story of its creation, which is intriguing. The city of Florence commissioned the famed artist Michelangelo Buonarroti to make a statue of David, a biblical hero who defeated the giant Goliath with a single stone, in the early 16th century.
If you are here in Florence for this weekend we are suggesting to come with us, we are starting our tour from […]
