Discover the history of Florence through the Renaissance, the Medici family, historic churches, palaces, famous landmarks, art, architecture, and the people who shaped one of Italy’s most influential cities.
Discover how the Guelphs and Ghibellines divided medieval Florence, shaped its politics and families, and left a lasting mark on the city’s history. […]
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Explore the Medieval Republic of Florence and discover how guilds, merchants, the Signoria and civic institutions created one of medieval Europe’s most dynamic cities. […]
The Medieval Republic of Florence – Guilds, Power and Civic Life Read More »
Explore Roman Florence and discover how ancient Florentia developed around its forum, streets, theatre and Arno crossing before becoming a medieval city. […]
Roman Florence – From Florentia to the Medieval City Read More »
Discover the history of Florence’s Meyer Children’s Hospital, founded through the generosity of Giovanni Meyer and inspired by his wife Anna. Follow its development from the historic Spedalino Meyer to today’s modern university hospital. […]
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Discover San Giovanni di Dio in Florence, founded by the Vespucci family in 1382. Explore its history in Borgo Ognissanti, the Fatebenefratelli and its remarkable six centuries of medical care. […]
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Discover the Ospedale degli Innocenti in Florence, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and created to care for abandoned children. Explore its Renaissance architecture, moving social history and remarkable legacy. […]
Ospedale degli Innocenti – Florence’s Foundling Hospital Read More »
