Masaccio’s contributions to art were so groundbreaking that Giorgio Vasari remarked:
“The works created before him can be called painted, while his appear alive, truthful, and natural.”
Discover Palazzo Fenzi an Hide Gem of Florence
Palazzo Fenzi is more than just an architectural marvel; it is a storyteller of influential families, innovative designs, and the rich interplay of tradition and progress.
Palazzo Zuccari in Florence
Palazzo Zuccari stands as a remarkable example of Mannerist architecture, designed by the visionary artist Federico Zuccari in 1579.
Secret Annunciation in Giotto Bell Tower
Located on the west facade of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, near Giotto’s Bell Tower, a fascinating fourteenth-century bas-relief sculpture represents the Annunciation.
The Pudic Venus in the Uffizi Gallery
The statue, a Pudic Venus, is inspired, like the other variants of the theme, to the infrodite Cnidia of practice, with particular similarities with the Capitoline Venus.
Florence and spectacular New Year’s Eve
Main Events Across the Squares Piazza della Signoria Piazza San Giovanni Other places Florence’s celebrations blend music, dance, and light to create an unforgettable start to 2025.
The Tribune of the Uffizi Gallery
The Tribune, an architectural gem of the Uffizi Gallery, was constructed between 1581 and 1583 by the renowned architect Bernardo Buontalenti. Commissioned by Francesco I de’ Medici, the Tribune was originally designed to house the jewels and treasures of the Grand Duke.
The Story of Felice Le Monnier’s Publisher
In 1861, disillusioned by political shifts, Le Monnier sold the company to a consortium led by Bettino Ricasoli, though he remained its director until 1879. The publishing house continues its long-standing cultural tradition to this day.
Historic Monte alle Croci Staircase Restored
The iconic Monte alle Croci staircase, connecting San Niccolò to Piazzale Michelangelo, has been fully restored and reopened to the public. This historic staircase, home to Italy’s oldest Via Crucis.
Discover Florence’s Hidden Medieval Treasures
Florence, a city renowned for its artistic and architectural heritage, holds countless hidden gems that reveal its medieval past. Among these treasures are the “erri” — multifunctional architectural.