Since the Middle Ages, the square has been the site of festivals, rides, and other races. In 1563, Grand Duke Cosimo I de’Medici designated it as the headquarters of the Palio dei Cocchi, which took place on June 23, the eve of the feast of San Giovanni Battista, Florence’s patron. This wagon race, which continued …
We are not at the 9 ¾ track and this is not the Hogwarts Express. We are in Florence in the Santa Maria Novella station and this is the Befana train. A real steam train like the one on which Harry Potter on to reach the most famous magic school in the world. It is a tradition that has lasted for 31 years! The historical convoy with steam traction is directed to San Piero a Sieve in Mugello.
The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Florence, Italy, is a historically important religious site. It is one of the city’s oldest churches, with a long history extending back to the eighth century. The church is a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles that has been renovated multiple times throughout the years. Here its the place of Berta. The Florentines refer to her as ‘La Berta’, and it is a woman’s visage around which legends have grown over the centuries.
The Alchermes came to Italy thanks to the Spaniards, who had inherited the recipe from the Arabs. Many derive, erroneously, that its origins are Italian, more precisely that it had been born in Florence; It was here instead that Alchermes began to spread, during the regency of the doctors, who were great admirers. At the time, he was defined as “elixir of the long life” and was produced by the Florentine nuns of the Order of Santa Maria dei Servi, founded in 1233.
Florence’s state museums will be open to the public on January 7, 2024, as they are every first Sunday of the month. Access to the key state art sites is free, from the Uffizi Gallery to the Palazzo Pitti and the Medici chapels, with no need to book. In short, situate oneself in a decent …
Is Fiesole only a lookout point for Florence? -Certainly not. In fact, in addition to having a spectacular view of Florence, Faesulae is rich in history, art, nature, and cuisine and wine. However, the term “Belvedere of Florence” is suitable in the end… read on to find out why. In this little guide, we selected …
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.
During our Florence free tour we will tell many particular story about unique citizen of Florence that made an improvement in our life and in this world. Today we want tell the story of a man that was part of independence of USA. Filippo Mazzei one of father’s of USA. The name of Filippo Mazzei …
“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.
