Discover the Florence of Mario Monicelli’s Amici Miei, from Santo Spirito and Santa Maria Novella to the film’s famous zingarate and unmistakable Florentine humour. […]
Amici Miei in Florence – Film Locations and the Art of the Zingara Read More »
High above Florence, Arcetri Observatory connects Galileo’s scientific legacy with 150 years of astronomy and modern astrophysical research. […]
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Why did Florence become home to so many extraordinary artists, thinkers and innovators? Discover the unique combination of wealth, competition, workshops, patronage and ideas behind the Florentine genius. […]
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White, green and red marble gives many Florentine churches their unmistakable appearance. Discover the origins and evolution of this remarkable architectural tradition. […]
Polychrome Marble in Florence – The Churches in White, Green and Red Read More »
The Arno River has shaped Florence for more than two thousand years. Discover its bridges, working life, historic floods and enduring influence on the city. […]
The Arno River in Florence – History, Bridges and Floods Read More »
Seven days in Florence give you time to experience the city rather than simply complete its sights. This one-week itinerary combines Renaissance Florence, local neighbourhoods and Fiesole with two carefully chosen day trips into Tuscany and a deliberately slower final day. […]
7 Days in Florence – Florence & Tuscany in One Week Read More »
