Explore Florence’s most beautiful neighborhoods, museums, and hidden gems. Find local tips and inspiration for your stay in the city.
Discover the history of Florentine perfume, from monastic apothecaries and Renaissance fragrance culture to Santa Maria Novella and Florence’s modern perfumers. […]
Florentine Perfume – From Renaissance Apothecaries to Today Read More »
Discover Florentine paper and the traditional crafts of paper marbling and bookbinding, from swirling handmade patterns to beautifully bound books and stationery. […]
Florentine Paper – Marbling and Traditional Bookbinding Read More »
Discover Pietra Dura in Florence, the extraordinary art of transforming coloured stones into intricate pictures, decorative panels and luxurious objects. […]
Pietra Dura in Florence – The Art of Stone Inlay Read More »
Discover the Goldsmiths of Florence, from Renaissance workshops and Medici patronage to the jewellery tradition that still defines the Ponte Vecchio. […]
Goldsmiths of Florence – Jewellery and the Ponte Vecchio Read More »
Discover the history of Florentine leather, from traditional tanning and artisan workshops to the handmade bags, gloves and accessories associated with Florence today. […]
Florentine Leather – Traditional Leatherworking in Florence Read More »
Discover Antico Setificio Fiorentino, a remarkable Florence workshop where historic looms, traditional techniques and luxury fabrics preserve the city’s centuries-old silk-weaving heritage. […]
Antico Setificio Fiorentino – Historic Silk Weaving in Florence Read More »
