Hotel Bernini and its story
In the central Piazza S.Firenze at the corner of Borgo dei Greci and via dei Leoni, we find an ancient building transformed […]
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Commanders in the Middle Ages
Looking at a statue or painting we will most likely notice in the figures of the captains Ventura but not only, a symbol of considerable importance or the stick of the command, it is a short and often stick, sometimes represented longer.
The Bardi Family in Florence
The Bardi family takes its name from Bardo, an abbreviation of Berardo. They settled in Florence in the area of the Oltrarno where the homonymous street is now located, which in those days was called a pitigloso village due to the misery and dirt of its inhabitants.
A Liberty house in a Renaissance Florence
Who among us did not focus on watching the beautiful liberty building of Borgognissanti. In the place where tradition wants Sandro Botticelli, the beautiful building built by the architect Giovanni Michelazzi on behalf of a member of the Vichi family, stands among the large monuments of the surrounding area.
The Drunk Tower
Observing the structure of the Vasarian corridor in the direction of Palazzo Pitti, we can see that this structure enters a tower […]
Might at the Museum
Florence also participates in the European Night of Museums 2024, Saturday 18 May, to enhance the artistic and cultural heritage thanks to special initiatives, guided tours, presentations and evening openings for free or at a symbolic price. The event is sponsored by UNESCO, the Council of Europe and ICOM, the International Council of Museums. This year the Museum Night coincides with the International Museum Day organized by ICOM. The theme for this edition focuses on education and research.
Cozzone and its strange job
The reason for this presence was for the so-called "Contract Fair". Imagine seeing hundreds of farmers dressed up for the occasion, hoping to arrange some marriage contract known as "paterazzi". The whole situation was under the watchful eye of the "cozzone"
CURIOSITIES ABOUT MICHELANGELO’S DAVID
CURIOSITIES ABOUT MICHELANGELO'S DAVID : The incredible thing is that this marvel was sculpted from a block of stone that was previously rejected.
Bischeri word’s origin
Bischero is an adjective that only we in Florence have and we can decline it in various ways, depending on the use we want to make of it. Little joker, little joker, little joker, little joker.
Roman Amphitheater of Florence History
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.