Pagliazza Tower Location and Historical Significance Nestled in the charming piazza Sant’Elisabetta, the Torre della Pagliazza stands as Florence’s only remaining entirely intact circular tower. This ancient structure, dating back to between the sixth and seventh centuries, is the oldest in Florence to retain its original form. A Journey Through Time The name “Torre della …
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.
Wine, maybe the lifeblood of the land, is one of our region’s signature goods that is recognized and loved worldwide. The sixteenth century is credited with giving this beverage its fame that dates back centuries.
If you are in Florence and you need some suggestion about where to go and what you have to try in Florence. Here some tips from our local tour guide in Florence
Florence offers a captivating experience for everyone, whether they are history buffs, art enthusiasts, or just wanting to enjoy the Tuscan sun. Here are some tips for making the most of your two days in this fascinating city. The ideal Florence itinerary is shown here.
Florence, known for its dynamic culture and extensive history, offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Find the best methods to maximize your trip, enjoy the local food, and uncover hidden gems.
It is now a rather well-known dish, an authentic evergreen of Tuscan cuisine appreciated by residents and tourists. Those coming from outside, however, often do not imagine that Ser Filippo Brunelleschi was behind the birth of the Impruneta peposo and that the occasion was the construction of the dome of the Cathedral of Florence. For almost six hundred years, in fact, a legend has it that Filippo Brunelleschi used “peposo” to feed and heat his artisans who worked at the Santa Maria del Fiore factory.
Rather sorty, without great ads on the eve, All’ Antico Vinaio inaugurated a few minutes ago a new place in the city where it all was born, clearly in Florence. At 11:00 today, Friday 22 March, the owner Tommaso Mazzanti removed the card that hid the new shop, literally opening the door to those present, waiting, more with smartphones in hand to immortalize the scene.
Love is the secret ingredient of the tastiest Cinnamon Roll in Florence. At first reading it could perhaps seem trivial, almost obvious, but that of Melaleuca is a (beautiful) story that makes love its cornerstone. That of a couple, Marco Cappellari and Chloé Guest, first of all: two entrepreneurs, Italian-American he and Australian Lei, who have chosen to become partners in life and also in work after a long series of work experiences in the catering sector/ Cafeteria between Australia and London.
The best artisan ice cream shop in Tuscany is located in Florence, in Oltrarno, followed closely by another Florentine ice cream parlor, while on the third step of the podium are Sale Grosseto, Pisa, and San Gimignano: this is the map drawn up by Gambero Rosso in its guide to Gelaterias of Italy 2024. The whole ranking will be announced on March 24, in honor of Ice Cream Day, but in the meantime, the first advances of the eighth edition of the publication have been disclosed. The occasion was the Sigep of Rimini, one of our country’s most prominent salons in the pastry and coffee world.
