According to a version from Siena, a Franciscan friar utilized a wine that the confreres frequently used to celebrate Mass to treat the plague victims in 1348. Another account originates in Florence, where the Greek metropolitan Giovanni Bessarione declared, “This is the Xantos wine!” while sipping the Pretto wine before the Council of Florence in 1439.
Food Tour
We organizing food tour all around the city, to test different typical and traditional food in downtown.
Masaccio The Pioneer of Artistic Humanism
Masaccio’s contributions to art were so groundbreaking that Giorgio Vasari remarked:
“The works created before him can be called painted, while his appear alive, truthful, and natural.”
Caffè Paszkowski: A Historic Gem in Florence
Caffè Paszkowski, located in Piazza della Repubblica in Florence, is a cornerstone of Italian café culture and a designated Historic Place of Italy. Established in 1846 as a beer hall, it transitioned to a Viennese-style brewery when the Paszkowski family, originally Polish, acquired it in 1904.
Discover the Magic of Christmas in Florence
Florence transforms into a magical wonderland during the holiday season with spectacular events, markets, and activities for all ages. Here’s your ultimate guide to Christmas in Florence 2024.
Pappardelle al Cinghiale a Florentine Dish
Pappardelle al cinghiale perfectly combines the rich traditions of Tuscan cuisine with the love for hearty, authentic flavors. Best enjoyed with a glass of local red wine, this dish brings the best of the Maremma region to your table.
Trattoria Gozzi Tradition in Florence
For anyone looking to enjoy an authentic Tuscan meal in Florence, Trattoria Gozzi is a must-visit. With over 100 years of culinary heritage, it remains a symbol of traditional, high-quality cuisine.
in Florence, Bambi Trippa e Lampredotto
Inside the Mercato Centrale in Florence, Bambi Trippa e Lampredotto is a living testament to Florentine culinary history. Run by the Carocci family since 1874, they are among the city’s most respected and historic trippai (tripe vendors).
Stacotto Fiorentino, typical plate of Florence
Stracotto Fiorentino is a traditional dish from Tuscan cuisine, rich in flavor and history. As the name suggests, it’s a dish made with meat cooked slowly over several hours until it becomes extremely tender.
History of Ciardo di Betto’s Tavern in Florence
Atraditional wine shop in florence that has a very long tradition with a history of citizen insuraction, the famos Ciard’s tavern in via Sant. Antonino.
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