Roman Florence beneath Palazzo Vecchio reveals a side of the city that many visitors never imagine. Below the medieval fortress and Renaissance palace survive remains of the ancient Roman theatre of Florentia, together with traces of the buildings and streets that occupied this part of Florence during later centuries. Standing today in Piazza della Signoria, […]
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The Vasari Corridor is one of Florence’s most extraordinary Renaissance structures. Built for Cosimo I de’ Medici in 1565, the elevated passage crosses the city and the Ponte Vecchio, connecting the political heart of Florence with the Medici residence at Palazzo Pitti. […]
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Ninfeo Bandini is one of Florence’s lesser-known Renaissance treasures. Discover the history and architecture of this unusual nymphaeum and a side of Florence that many visitors never see. […]
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Hidden near Florence, the Tomba della Montagnola is one of the area’s most fascinating Etruscan monuments. Discover its ancient architecture, burial chamber and connection to Tuscany’s pre-Roman past. […]
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Discover the Oratorio di Santa Caterina delle Ruote, a little-known historic oratory in Florence where Renaissance art, religious devotion and the traditions of Florentine confraternities come together. […]
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Oratorio del Ceppo is one of Florence’s lesser-known historic treasures. Hidden in the city centre, this intimate oratory preserves Renaissance art, centuries-old religious traditions and a fascinating connection with composer Luigi Cherubini. […]
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