Category: History

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Jul 21, 2024

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.

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Jul 20, 2024

Galileo Galilei at villa il Gioiello

The English poet John Milton visited Galileo Galilei at his villa in Arcetri, Florence. Milton, fascinated by Galileo's discoveries and charisma, is said to have observed the celestial stars through Galileo's telescope while seated in the villa's loggia.

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Jul 18, 2024

3 original things to see in Florence

Not only tourist itineraries and very famous attractions: we also have a secret Florence to discover, curiosity, legends and unusual things that have been hiding between the streets of the city for centuries and centuries.

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Jul 17, 2024

Cafe Giubbe Rosse Florence

Caffè Giubbe Rosse was not only a place for social gatherings but also served as a venue for debates, readings, and exhibitions of Futurist art and literature. The café thus played a crucial role in the dissemination and development of Futurist ideas, helping to shape the cultural landscape of early 20th-century Italy.

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Jul 16, 2024

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.

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Jul 15, 2024

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 […]

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Jul 14, 2024

Museo dei Medici in Florence

Officially called the Museo de' Medici, this Florence institution honors the life and heritage of one of the most powerful dynasties in Italian history: the Medici family.

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Jul 13, 2024

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."

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Jul 12, 2024

Visit Florence’s Towers this summer

this summer in Florence we have several events, that permit to at the tourist to visit our beautiful city and also its towers. during some particular day is possible to book the tour of some towers of Florence.

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Jul 11, 2024

Malta Knight in Florence second part

Although the Knights Templar owned structures and parts of Florence, this church in particular bears witness to their presence through a variety of symbols, including the crosses in the octagonal capitals and the iron gates.