Clarice Orsini (1453–1488) was an influential figure in the Italian Renaissance, primarily known as the wife of Lorenzo de’ Medici, also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent. Her marriage brought a blend of political alliance and personal strength to one of the most significant periods in Florentine history.
Only reopened In Santo Spirito in Via Santo Spirito, 21R, 50125 Florence Italy. Tradition dating back to the sixteenth century Many elegant palaces of Florence have These tiny doors that do open one meter from the ground they seem to do the doors of the gnomes or the fairies.
Benvenuto Cellini stabbed Pompeo de Capitaneis twice on September 26, 1534, at S. Lucia della Chiavica in Rome. Benvenuto, however, was exonerated by Pope Paul III.Benvenuto Cellini recounts in his autobiography that he was given a commission by Clemente VII to create a button depicting a pi-vial during the siege of Florence. After learning of …
Pippo Spano, born Filippo Buondelmonti degli Scolari (1369–1426), was a prominent Florentine condottiero (military leader) and a notable figure in the history of both Florence and Hungary. His career is significant due to his military leadership and influence in the political landscape of his time.
In June 2024, Florence’s Via Cavour featured an impressive installation of orange trees, creating a vibrant and green space in this historical urban area. This project was part of a broader initiative to enhance the city’s environment and promote sustainability, echoing the efforts seen in Via Martelli and other parts of Florence.
In May 2023, Florence’s Via Martelli was home to an innovative art installation known as the “Orange Tree.” This installation, by artist Michelangelo Pistoletto, featured a towering sculpture of an orange tree set in the middle of the street
Via della Mosca is a historically significant street in Florence, Italy. Its name, “Mosca” (meaning “fly” in Italian), has a debated origin, possibly relating to a family name or a sign. Situated in Florence’s historic center, it has evolved through centuries, closely tied to the city’s development.
Walking on the streets of Florence, via dei Neri area, famous for the sandwiches place, Antico Vinaio is the small road that cuts via dei Saponai with via dei Neri.
In Piazza S.Croce, on the side on the corner with via dell’Anguillara there was a door hinges (small secondary door of the city walls usually adjacent to the main door) called the “Garbo” name taken by a surname of a family that had some houses nearby.
In a building in via dei Banchi at n.5, the great Neapolitan painter Salvatore Rosa lived for a period of time. Arrived in the city of Florence around 1640 was immediately taken under the protective wing of Cardinal Giovan Carlo de’Medici second son of Cosimo II.
