The Museo dell’Opificio delle Pietre Dure reveals one of Florence’s most extraordinary artistic traditions. Instead of paintings created with brush and pigment, visitors discover flowers, birds, landscapes and architectural scenes composed from carefully selected pieces of natural stone. From a distance, some works look almost like paintings. Only when you move closer do you realise […]
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Discover the authentic flavours of Florence and Tuscany, from ribollita and bistecca alla Fiorentina to Chianti wine, lampredotto and traditional desserts. Explore the history, ingredients and culinary traditions that have shaped Tuscan cuisine for centuries. […]
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Discover the fascinating history of Florence, from its Roman origins as Florentia to the rise of the Medici, the Renaissance, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the modern city. Explore the events, people and masterpieces that shaped one of the world’s most influential cultural capitals. […]
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Discover the most famous Florentine families, from the Medici and Strozzi to the Bardi, Peruzzi, Pazzi and Rucellai, and explore how banking, politics, art and rivalry shaped Florence. […]
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Visit Antinori nel Chianti Classico near Florence and discover its spectacular architecture, award-winning winery, guided tastings, panoramic restaurant, and over 600 years of Tuscan winemaking tradition. […]
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