Category: History

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Jul 26, 2024

Giotto Dante Bargello Portrait

During his political career in Florence, the poet visited Bargello, which was then home to the Podestà; nonetheless, he was sentenced to exile in the same building. A few years later, on the day of the universal judgment, Giotto and his store depicted Dante by placing him among the blessed who are welcomed in heaven.

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Jul 25, 2024

Discover the Torre della Pagliazza in Florence

Pagliazza Tower Location and Historical Significance Nestled in the charming piazza Sant’Elisabetta, the Torre della Pagliazza stands as Florence’s only remaining entirely […]

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Jul 21, 2024

Unlicensed Tour Operators in Florence: Issues to Consider

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

Three Unusual 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

Caffè Giubbe Rosse in 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

A High Tabernacle on Via Martelli in Florence

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 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.