Piaza dei Peruzzi origin and history
The remnants of Florence’s Roman amphitheater, constructed in the second century AD, may be seen between Piazza dei Peruzzi, via dei Bentaccordi, […]
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The origin of Gelato Cone
History of cone and its inventor that at the end of 18th century had a marvelous idea to eat gelato on the street.
The Cappella di San Luca in Florence
The San Luca or Pittori Chapel is a majestic setting within the monastery of the Holy Annunciation in Florence. Erected and used as the altar of the San Luca Fraternity, it was largely in accordance with the Academy of Design, to which the Frati Servi di Maria donated on 1565.
Buonomini of San Martino’s Oratory
Oratory of Bonomini di San Maritno was an institution for al those people that lost everything in their life, now there it is possible to see beautiful fresco.
Via dello Studio ” Studio street “an original name
One of Florence's many streets, Via Dello Studio, is one of the city's most distinctive features. The term indicating the kind of the activities that took place there during the Renaissance.
The Verrocchio orb
Looking up at the top of the Brunelleschi dome, you will notice a gold orb created by Verrocchio. This orb has a very unique history, which you will have to learn about by visiting the cathedral. The floor has the mark where the orb landed in 1601.
Fabbrica dell’Acqua in Florence
Florence's "Fabbrica dell'Acqua" is a significant historical landmark that illustrates the city's relationship to industrial history and water management.
Curiosity about Santa Trinita Bridge
the bridge of Santa Trinita in Florence, the only one made in the renaissance time has a singular story that happened few decades ago
Bartolini sculpture in piazza Demidoff
If you are visiting Florence we suggest to visit Demidoff square, a gem in town where it's possible to see 19th Bartolini statues that is very unique.
Piazza Demidoff a little gem in Florence
Demidoff square is a little gem of Florence, surrounded by many traditional building from 19th century and a beautiful statue in the center made by Bartolini.