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Vin Santo origin and tradition in Florence
According to a version from Siena, a Franciscan friar utilized a wine that the confreres frequently used to celebrate Mass to treat the plague victims in 1348. Another account originates in Florence, where the Greek metropolitan Giovanni Bessarione declared, “This is the Xantos wine!” while sipping the Pretto wine before the Council of Florence in 1439.
The Pudic Venus in the Uffizi Gallery
The statue, a Pudic Venus, is inspired, like the other variants of the theme, to the infrodite Cnidia of practice, with particular similarities with the Capitoline Venus.
Florence and spectacular New Year’s Eve
Main Events Across the Squares Piazza della Signoria Piazza San Giovanni Other places Florence’s celebrations blend music, dance, and light to create an unforgettable start to 2025.
Caffè Paszkowski: A Historic Gem in Florence
Caffè Paszkowski, located in Piazza della Repubblica in Florence, is a cornerstone of Italian café culture and a designated Historic Place of Italy. Established in 1846 as a beer hall, it transitioned to a Viennese-style brewery when the Paszkowski family, originally Polish, acquired it in 1904.
Vasari Corridor Reopening
The Vasari Corridor was constructed in just nine months by order of Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici in 1565, based on a design by the architect Giorgio Vasari,
Pietro Leopoldo and the Missed Opportunity
Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo’s departure from Tuscany in March 1790 to assume the Austrian imperial crown marked a pivotal moment in history. Had he remained in Florence, Tuscany might have experienced a golden era under his progressive governance.
Trattoria Gozzi Tradition in Florence
For anyone looking to enjoy an authentic Tuscan meal in Florence, Trattoria Gozzi is a must-visit. With over 100 years of culinary heritage, it remains a symbol of traditional, high-quality cuisine.
Casa Museo di Michelangelo a Hidden Gem
The Casa Buonarroti is a beautiful example of Renaissance architecture with later Baroque additions. Its elegant structure houses not only Michelangelo’s works but also pieces from the Buonarroti family’s extensive art collection, reflecting their cultural prominence.
Santo Spirito, a street on the secret
Located at Via di S. Spirito 58/r, Florence, there exists a rare and intriguing pietrino, a type of stone plaque often embedded in buildings in historic urban centers. These pietrini or lapidini were traditionally used to indicate ownership of a building or property.