Explore Florence’s most beautiful neighborhoods, museums, and hidden gems. Find local tips and inspiration for your stay in the city.
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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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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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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Discover the Great Synagogue of Florence, one of the city’s most distinctive nineteenth-century landmarks. Explore its history, architecture, Jewish Museum and the story of Florence’s Jewish community. […]
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Explore Florence’s historic perfume and apothecary tradition through Santa Maria Novella, Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561 and the former British Legation Pharmacy and Profumeria Inglese. […]
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