The "Bursting of the cart" has its origins in the first Crusade (1099), whose objective was taking away the Jerusalem Holy Sepulchre from the rule of infidels. According to local tradition, commander...
The San Jacopo in Toscana Path was born with the intention of recovering the ancient transit and pilgrimage routes that led from Florence to Pistoia and Lucca, heading towards Santiago de Compostela...
Florence wouldn’t be the same city without its typical products and dishes - the way it expresses and offers itself to visitors - together with art, history, culture and its own urban fabric...
The historic food markets There are two historical markets in the city, the central market of San Lorenzo and that of Sant'Ambrogio. They are among the most lively and real places in the life of the...
Easy hiking trail in the Vallombrosa Forest In 2016, the "arbonauts" of SuperAlberi measured the tallest plants in Italy. To assess the height they climbed the trees with the use of ropes, a non...
Dante's neighborhood still exists in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Orsanmichele, the Torre della Castagna, San Martino Oratory and the Badia Fiorentina design the area representing the medieval...
It’s not unusual that buildings with a long history or who boast a long productive activity lose their purpose at some point, and end up being closed up and unused for many years, even decades. This...
Four tourist itineraries and a map with useful information for those visiting Florence by wheelchair. In order to help people with mobility impairments to visit our city, four publications - one for...
There are many types of accommodation that you can look for, from the hotel to the farmhouse, from the campsite to the landlord. However, we always advise you to contact the structure in advance in...
The charm of Florence extends far beyond the historic centre: the city is full of breathtaking places outside the walls, but also gardens in which to get lost. It will be interesting to go and look...
