Category: Free Walking Tour

Florence Free Tour
Nov 6, 2024

Florence’s Central Market: 150 Years of Culture

Florence's Central Market, a historic monument and gastronomic center in the city center, was founded in 1874. The market was first constructed as part of Florence's urban redevelopment while it was the capital of Italy. It was created by Giuseppe Mengoni, who was also the architect of Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and was influenced by the opulent Halles in Paris.

Florence Free Tour
Nov 5, 2024

Dante’s Face in Florence: A Hidden Image

In Florence’s historic center, close to the Casa di Dante (Dante’s House), lies a fascinating hidden image: the Face of Dante. This mysterious face, etched onto a stone slab, only becomes visible when the pavement is wet.

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Nov 3, 2024

The Sasso di Dante, or “Dante’s Stone,”

There is only a targa commemorative of Dante's true sasso "Stone"; there is nothing else. The falso is located in the vicinity of the restaurant "Il Sasso di Dante" on the little square of the Pallottole.

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Nov 2, 2024

The legend of via del Corno

Among the legends of Florence also appears to be the Coboldo of via del Corno, namely an ancient "elf" linked to the street of the historic center, near via dei Leoni.

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Nov 1, 2024

Antico Noè a fabulous sandwich shop in Florence

If you want try a typical dish or sandwich from Florence Anico Noe it's your place in town. In a old shop from medieval age, best wine and food where you have to feel the spirit and atmosphere of Florence

Florence Free Tour
Oct 31, 2024

The ghosts of the Trebbio’s cross

the legend said that on the nights of the full moon, the shadow of the cross silent in the figure of an hanged, projected on the building in front. Memory of a usurer, killed by a debtor.

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Oct 30, 2024

Geneva degli Amieri and its ghost

"The woman who lived twice" is Geneva degli Amieri, who lived about 1300. One of the city's most gorgeous women was the daughter of a wealthy businessman. With time, the girl rose to prominence as the lead character of a number of well-known short tales and a well-known Leopoldo Marenco piece.

Florence Free Tour
Oct 28, 2024

Discover the Lost Heritage of San Pier Maggiore

Explore the fascinating history of San Pier Maggiore, a lost medieval church in Florence. Uncover its Benedictine roots, stunning architecture, and the arches that remain as echoes of Florence’s past.

Florence Free Tour
Oct 27, 2024

human flight in Florence

The story you're referring to involves an infamous attempt at human flight in Florence, which took place at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo). This event is often linked to a Dominican friar named Francesco di Giovanni, also known as Fra Giovanni da Firenze, in the mid-15th century.