Via Lamona a tiny street next to the Mercato Nuovo where there is the famous Porcellino, has unique story.
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San Franceco in Florence
San Francesco visited Florence in 1211 if you are going in via dei Bardi it’s possible to see a modern tabernacle in front of church Santa Lucia dei Magnoli
The Impact of Girolamo Savonarola on Florence
In 1492, at the invitation of Lorenzo, the terrible friar Girolamo Savonarola arrived in Florence. Violent and unrecognizing character, Savonarola even denied extreme anchor to the magnificent, considering it an unfaithful. Savonarola, in August 1494, organizes the first bonfire of the vanities: he invites the Florentines to bring non -religious paintings to the square (Botticelli will take three well)
Origin of a trattoria in Italy
What is a trattoria? The majority of trattorias in America may be best described as informal and dependable. It’s the stereotypical neighborhood “Italian,” with generous servings of pasta and carafes of house wine. Friendly waitstaff oversees bustling, slightly congested dining rooms where patrons are served large dishes of lasagna, spaghetti, and other hearty red sauce …
3 ruff-top bar that you have to go in Florence
Everybody enjoys a decent rooftop bar, especially during those sweltering months when we search for the tiniest breezes and the most amazing cocktails. Here is our Florence round-up.
Three restoration projects reopen to the public
Many new things were learned about the works, the artists’ methods, earlier interventions, and the background of the sites as a result of the three projects.
Illegal operators in Florence and its impact
Florence is famous for its beautiful building, long history, and lively culture. However, the city is having a lot of problems right now because of the rise in short-term rentals and the lack of rules for unauthorized tour companies.
Fresco in the sky in Martelli street
If you are walking in via Martelli direction baptistery and you look up at the building in the right side you will see a fresco in the middle of this 900 hundreds building.
Detail of Salone dei cinquecento in Florence
The ‘500 Salon is an expansive and awe-inspiring space, brimming with an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, and architectural marvels, predominantly featuring paintings. The ceiling, a vast masterpiece with 42 intricately carved and adorned panels, depicts various events of the conquest and the grand apotheosis of Cosimo I. The elaborate scenes along the sides envelop …
Sant’ Orsola the tumb of Monna Lisa
The Sant’Orsola monastery in Florence, Italy is home to the grave of Monna Lisa, who is generally accepted to be Lisa Gherardini. It is believed that Lisa Gherardini served as the model for Leonardo da Vinci’s well-known “Mona Lisa.”