Donatello can be considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time. He was a master of all sculptural techniques (he worked with marble, terracotta, bronze, wood, and stucco), an inventor of new [...]
Florence is the perfect city for families with children. It has Egyptian mummies (Archaeological museum) dinosaur skeletons and fossilised whales (Palenthology museum), medieval suits of armour [...]
In ancient times, along the Mugnone torrent, the curandaie were dedicated to the 'cure' of linen and hemp cloth, which consisted of washing and bleaching them. In the district, located outside the [...]
Find a selection of the science museums of Florence, which are appealing to very young scientists. Some of these museums date back to the Medici time, some of them are of our days, all of them are [...]
A route in the footsteps of Dante Alighieri, straddling Tuscany and Emilia Romagna: Dante's Route is divided into 20 legs, for a total of over 380 km, in a ring route that connects Florence, his [...]
Following a route on the subject of water is a theme that can seem peculiar in a city so rich in art, like Florence. Nevertheless fountains are, besides a useful tool for citizens and tourists, an [...]
Where do we eat today? A frequent question we ask especially as we are on holiday. Florence offers a wide range of possibilities: lampredottai, vinaini, osterie, trattorie... but where can we taste [...]
Well-known all over the world for the production of its excellent wine, the Chianti territory consists of a hilly area located in the middle of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena. Vineyards and olive [...]
Craftsmanship has made Florence famous throughout the world, the artisan skills are as worth as its artistic heritage. Gold, leather, glass, ceramics, silk, perfumes, tailoring, embroidery, shoemaking [...]
Florence historic gardens are located in the city centre, but they stretch towards the hills overlooking the river and the city, especially on the left bank of the Arno River. Here we suggest you an [...]