The Roman amphitheater of Florence is an authentic historical treasure, dating back to the 2nd century, whose remains are practically no longer visible between Piazza dei Peruzzi, Via dei Bentaccordi and Via Tòrta. Imagine walking among the ancient ruins and breathing in the atmosphere of a bygone era that marked the history of Florence.
The equestrian statue of Ferdinando I de' Medici is located in Piazza Santissima Annunziata in Florence. The statue is scenically placed in line with Via dei Servi, so as to be visible from Piazza del Duomo framed by the central arch of the portico of the Santissima Annunziata.
In the belltouwer of Santa Trinita Church there is an artworks made by the famous Donatello
Piazza Signoria, in front of the Fountain of Neptune, allegory of the Florentine power on the seas (it was to remember the grip of Pisa and the foundation of the order of the Knights of Santo Stefano). The Grand Duke Cosimo I decided as well as embellishing the square, to build a Fontana, given that there was nothing in the area (we must remember as well as for the water approval, the water also served for personal cleaning what not so much in vogue at the time, just think of the various diseases due to dirt in general).
Many treasures, Florence stands out as a jewel of the Renaissance. Every street, piazza, and palazzo tells a story of artistic genius and cultural innovation. One of the best ways to experience the enchantment of Florence is through walking tours, where the city reveals its secrets with every step.
The story of via Borgognona, in the beating heart of Florence, is wrapped in an aura of mystery and transgression. Once known as Via de 'shameful," Vergognosa " the road was the nerve center of the night, a crossroads of destinies and secrets that only the moon knew. It was the era in which the street was bordered with modest houses, illuminated by oil lamps that threw a trembling light on the figures that moved in the shadows.
the special train of the "Buffalo Bill Wild West Show" is coming from Rome, the long convoy of dozens of wagons for the equipment and different 1st and 2nd class carriages, stopped. The station is semi -deserted, apart from a few porters, the agents of the company that act as interpreters with the various unloading workers. After a while, men and women begin to come out, who are part of the show, finally the Mexicans and the Native American in their picturesque flies, wrapped in lively blankets, with almost covered faces.
The Baptistery of Florence, known as the Baptistery of San Giovanni (Battistero di San Giovanni), is one of the oldest buildings in the city and a significant symbol of its rich history and artistic heritage. It is located in the Piazza del Duomo, just in front of the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) and the Giotto's Campanile.
On the morning of Easter day the magic of the "outbreak of the wagon" is renewed. The "Brindellone", the "fire" chariot escorted by 150 armed, musicians and flag -wavers of the historic procession of the Florentine Republic, moves from the square of the lawn, driven by two pairs of white Bovi Infiorati, and arrives in Piazza del Duomo, where it is placed in the space between the baptistery and the cathedral. Then, at the song of the "Gloria in Excelsis Deo", fire is set to the fuse of the Colombina who, by hissing, goes to fire the mortgages and fireworks expertly arranged on the cart.
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.
