The relationship between France and Florence spans centuries of diplomacy, conflict, art and cultural exchange. Discover how French rulers, artists, writers and institutions became part of Florence’s remarkable international history. […]
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German artists, scholars and collectors developed a remarkable relationship with Florence. Discover how Renaissance art inspired generations of German visitors and helped make the city an international centre of art-historical study. […]
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Swiss migrants left surprising traces across Florence. Discover confectioners, entrepreneurs, Caffè Gilli, Giampietro Vieusseux and the Swiss origins of the city’s famous English Cemetery. […]
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Writers, artists, collectors and long-term residents created a remarkable British community in Florence. Discover the people, villas, institutions and historic places that preserve this Anglo-Florentine story today. […]
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Founded in 1885, Procacci is one of Florence’s historic gastronomic institutions. Discover its famous truffle panini, elegant Via de’ Tornabuoni setting, Tuscan wines and enduring connection with Florentine food culture. […]
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Caffè Michelangiolo was the legendary Florentine meeting place of the Macchiaioli. Discover the artists, arguments and revolutionary ideas that transformed this lost café into a birthplace of modern Italian painting. […]
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