Inside the former Hotel Morandi, visitors can still find traces of the convent’s rich artistic heritage. On the upper floors, frescoes by 17th-century artist Alfonso Boschi depict scenes from the life of Sister Domenica del Paradiso, Florence’s Via Laura and the frescoes of Sister Domenica del Paradiso represent a “small casket of art,” largely unknown to the public.
Florence’s Central Market: 150 Years of Culture
Florence’s Central Market, a historic monument and gastronomic center in the city center, was founded in 1874. The market was first constructed as part of Florence’s urban redevelopment while it was the capital of Italy. It was created by Giuseppe Mengoni, who was also the architect of Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and was influenced by the opulent Halles in Paris.
Dante’s Face in Florence: A Hidden Image
In Florence’s historic center, close to the Casa di Dante (Dante’s House), lies a fascinating hidden image: the Face of Dante. This mysterious face, etched onto a stone slab, only becomes visible when the pavement is wet.
4 November 1966 flood in Florence
The flood of 1966 remains a historic event in Florence, symbolizing both tragedy and resilience. The “Mud Angels” (Angeli del Fango), volunteers who came from across Italy and around the world to help rescue and restore art and books, are remembered as heroes.
The Sasso di Dante, or “Dante’s Stone,”
There is only a targa commemorative of Dante’s true sasso “Stone”; there is nothing else. The falso is located in the vicinity of the restaurant “Il Sasso di Dante” on the little square of the Pallottole.
The legend of via del Corno
Among the legends of Florence also appears to be the Coboldo of via del Corno, namely an ancient “elf” linked to the street of the historic center, near via dei Leoni.
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
The ghosts of the Trebbio’s cross
the legend said that on the nights of the full moon, the shadow of the cross silent in the figure of an hanged, projected on the building in front. Memory of a usurer, killed by a debtor.
Geneva degli Amieri and its ghost
“The woman who lived twice” is Geneva degli Amieri, who lived about 1300. One of the city’s most gorgeous women was the daughter of a wealthy businessman. With time, the girl rose to prominence as the lead character of a number of well-known short tales and a well-known Leopoldo Marenco piece.
Arco di San Pierino a Journey Through Florence
The Arco di San Pierino: A Medieval Gateway in Florence The Arco di San Pierino, also known as the Volta di San Piero, is a fascinating medieval city gate in Florence dating back to the 12th century. Located at the intersection of Piazza San Pier Maggiore and Via dell’Oriuolo near Via Sant’Egidio and Borgo Pinti, …