Category: History

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Sep 29, 2024

Chianti Wine Tuscan Tradition

Once in the city, the wagon would first be blessed at Via dei Calzaiuoli before continuing to Piazza della Signoria, where the standard-bearer would raise a glass in Florence's honor.

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Sep 27, 2024

The column of justice in Piazza Santa Trinita

It is a historic column built of eastern granite in the Roman style, but its Florentine history is linked to the events that followed Florence's victory over rival city Siena.

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Sep 26, 2024

The need made the old woman trottar

In the past, especially in rural areas or in small towns, bathrooms were often located outside the houses. The oldest houses did […]

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Sep 25, 2024

Origin of Forte piano o Piano forte

Del Mela, a priest and educator, took his cues from the fortepiano creator Bartolomeo Cristofori and was influenced by the clavicyer. Compared to the tail piano of the day, its vertical piano, with a harmonic table set vertically, was a major breakthrough.

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Sep 23, 2024

Michelangelo and the Divina Commedia.

Michelangelo and the Divine Comedy were the subject of an intriguing news article published in 1760 in the fourth edition of the "lives" compiled by Monsignor Giovanni Bottari.

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Sep 22, 2024

Palazzo Benci: A Historic Landmark in Florence

Explore Palazzo Benci, a historic Florentine palace with Renaissance architecture, stunning frescoes, and a rich history tied to the Benci family. Learn more about this iconic landmark."

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Sep 21, 2024

Historic Column of the Cross of Trebbio

The famous Trebbio Column , it is a historical place for Florence and its citizen, its possible to see it cols to Santa Maria Novella square and Via delle belle donne.

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Sep 20, 2024

Sciacciata con L’uva the grape bread

Bread with grape it's a traditional sweetness of Florence from the ancient time that is made in September when farmer were harvesting the grape to make wine.

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Sep 19, 2024

The "Colonna di San Zanobi" (Columns of Saint Zenobius), which are located next to the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, have a rich history that is steeped in the city's medieval past as well as early Christian Florence.