I ponti di Firenze e il giardino Bardini: Domenica 23 maggio mattina vi propongo una visita insolita per scoprire Firenze lungo l'Arno, il fiume che l'attraversa e grazie al quale i Romani scelsero di fondare proprio qui la colonia romana di Florentia nel 59 A. C. Scopriremo la storia dei ponti fiorentini, dell'attività laniera così [...]
Hidden places in Florence: the ancient Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella
Founded by Dominican friars in 1221, the pharmacy used medicinal herbs grown in the monastic gardens to make madications, balms and pomades for the monk infirmary. In 1600 it was open to the public and during the 18TH century it became famous in the Indies and in China.Today the Pharmacy still uses the traditional preparation [...]
The Florentine Wine Windows (le buchette del vino a Firenze)
In Florence some palaces which belonged to rich families, still have these wine windows, which are unique to Florentine architecture. They date back to the 17th century, when they were used for sale of wine directly on the street. Wealthy families also used to leave a glass of red wine and some food for poor [...]
On the 1st October 2017 visit at the Exhibition ‘500 in Florence.Michelangelo, Pontormo and Giambologna
On the 1st October we'll visit the wanderful exhibition '500 in Florence at the Strozzi Palace, and you'll admire paintints by Pontormo, such as the Deposition from Saint Felicita church, just restored, and the incredible Deposition by Rosso Fiorentino from Volterra. There are more than 70 paintings and sculptures on display by Michelangelo, Bronzino, Vasari, [...]
walking tour in Florence every Saturday morning
Every Saturday morning enjoy a walking tour in the centre of Florence! We'll visit the religous centre of the city, represented by the Baptistery, the Cathedral and the Giotto's Bell Tower. The Baptistery is one of the most ancient building of Florence, with its octagonal shape it dates back to the 11° century and in [...]
the return of the Adoration of Magi by Leonardo in the Uffizi Gallery
On the 28Th of March the wonderful "Adoration of Magi" by Leonardo da Vinci will return in the Uffizi Gallery after a long restoration by the Opificio delle pietre dure in Florence. It was painted by Leonardo in 1482 and commitioned by the church of San Donato in Scopeto in Florence. Leonardo left this painting [...]
Exhibition dedicated to Ardengo Soffici at the Uffizi Gallery
Until the 8Th of Jenuary at the Uffizi Gallery is possible to visit an interesting exposition dedicated to a florentine painter of the beginning of the 20th century: Ardengo Soffici. There are also other paintings on display by Picasso, Toulouse Lautrec, Carra', Telemaco Signorini and Giovanni Fattori.If you are interested to visit the Uffizi Gallery [...]
