Santa Margherita in Santa Maria de’ Ricci is a small Florence church with an extraordinary history involving a desecrated Madonna, a death sentence and centuries of devotion. […]
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Stolpersteine in Florence preserve the memory of people persecuted and deported under Nazi and Fascist rule. Discover these small memorials and the lives behind their names. […]
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Palazzo Portinari Salviati brings together Dante and Beatrice, the wealthy Portinari bankers, the Salviati family, Medici history and centuries of Florentine art and architecture. […]
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Piazza dei Ciompi is one of Florence’s most characterful neighbourhood squares. Discover the Loggia del Pesce, its connection with the lost Mercato Vecchio and the history hidden behind this quieter corner of the city. […]
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Meet the important Florentine figures who shaped the history of Florence, from the Medici and Savonarola to Galileo, Vespucci and Meucci. […]
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Discover Florence Cathedral, one of Italy’s greatest architectural masterpieces. Explore its history, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Santa Reparata, magnificent artworks and the fascinating story behind Santa Maria del Fiore. […]
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