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.
Cosimo I de’ Medici transformed Florence from a turbulent republic into the centre of a powerful Tuscan state. Discover his rise to power, Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi, the Vasari Corridor, Boboli Gardens and the lasting mark he left on the city. […]
Cosimo I de’ Medici – The Duke Who Transformed Florence Read More »
Discover Lorenzo de’ Medici, known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, and explore his political power, cultural patronage and lasting influence on Renaissance Florence. […]
Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Magnificent Ruler of Renaissance Florence Read More »
Discover the dramatic story of Girolamo Savonarola, the Dominican preacher who challenged Medici power and tried to transform Renaissance Florence. […]
Girolamo Savonarola – The Preacher Who Challenged Florence Read More »
Piazza d’Azeglio reveals a different side of Firenze Capitale. Discover how fields and gardens east of medieval Florence became an elegant new residential quarter centred on a green garden square. […]
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Piazzale Michelangelo is more than Florence’s most famous viewpoint. Discover how architect Giuseppe Poggi created the panoramic terrace as part of his ambitious plan to transform Florence during the era of Firenze Capitale. […]
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Much of Florence’s medieval wall circuit disappeared when the city became Italy’s capital. Discover why Giuseppe Poggi demolished the walls, created the Viali di Circonvallazione and permanently changed the boundary between historic and modern Florence. […]
Florence City Walls and the Viali di Circonvallazione Read More »
