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.
When Florence became the capital of Italy in 1865, the city changed dramatically. Discover how Firenze Capitale reshaped its streets, neighbourhoods and infrastructure and left a lasting mark on modern Florence. […]
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Writers, collectors and art historians from the United States developed a remarkable relationship with Florence. Discover Henry James, Bernard Berenson, historic villas and the American fascination with Renaissance Tuscany. […]
The Americans in Florence – Collectors, Writers and Historic Villas Read More »
The relationship between France and Florence spans centuries of diplomacy, conflict, art and cultural exchange. Discover how French rulers, artists, writers and institutions became part of Florence’s remarkable international history. […]
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German artists, scholars and collectors developed a remarkable relationship with Florence. Discover how Renaissance art inspired generations of German visitors and helped make the city an international centre of art-historical study. […]
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Swiss migrants left surprising traces across Florence. Discover confectioners, entrepreneurs, Caffè Gilli, Giampietro Vieusseux and the Swiss origins of the city’s famous English Cemetery. […]
The Swiss in Florence – Entrepreneurs, Cafés and Confectioners Read More »
Writers, artists, collectors and long-term residents created a remarkable British community in Florence. Discover the people, villas, institutions and historic places that preserve this Anglo-Florentine story today. […]
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