Firenze

At the end of the 19th century, the construction of the Viale Michelangelo also included the Ramps, which rise from the Arno towards the hill with a consolidation function. This neo-Mannerist...

The name Via dei Renai reveals that here was a deposit of sand left by the river Arno. Before the redesigning of the river banks by Giuseppe Poggi, this whole area was called Piazza delle Molina...

This square - piazza dei Cavalleggeri - opening onto the Arno at Lungarno alle Grazie is dominated by the imposing mass of the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale. Actually, history tells us of a property...

One of the two exercise yards of the Florentine prison of the Murate has become a new city square: Piazza Madonna della Neve. The square, which is fully pedestrianised, is entirely surrounded by the...

Piazza della Calza is immediately behind the city gate Porta Romana, bordered by the walls of Florence - the still well-preserved section of Viale Petrarca and the perimeter wall of the Boboli Gardens...

In every hospital there is a chapel for prayer, but at the Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova there is a proper church dedicated to St Egidio. The hospital incorporated it in 1305, although its current...

This square, squeezed between the Oblate Complex and the Hospital of Santa Maria Nuova, sums up a lot of the history of Florence, of the assistance given over the centuries to the needy and the sick...

When shops close their shutters, via Palazzuolo turns into an art gallery. This street, close to Santa Maria Novella square but outside the touristic routes, and for the most part unknown to...

Cleaning the world together. Plogging in the Oltrarno district, in the San Niccolò district and via dei Neri. Meeting point piazza Santo Spirito at 3 pm. In partnership with Florida State University...

In Florence, the go-to district for sports lovers is Campo di Marte, the area spreading from the railway to the foot of Fiesole’s hill. The area was firstly used in the 19th century by the Tuscan army...

Warmer days mean spending time outdoors: why not visit some new places, like the panoramical gardens? Here’s a short itinerary through the most beautiful public and private gardens that can boast an...

Indian Prince Rajaram Chuttraputti was 20 years old, travelling from London to his home; he stopped in Florence at the Grand Hotel in Piazza Ognissanti in November 1870. Suddenly he died. According to...

From 17 May to 17 July 2025 the programming at the Ultravox space at La Tinaia in the Parco delle Cascine starts again. A young and informal space for free concerts by emerging bands and much more...

When visiting a city like Florence with children it’s always good to organize the day taking their needs into account. Some of Florence museums organize activities and guided tours tailored made for...

What better way to avoid summer’s heat than to dive in a fresh outdoor swimming pool? Here’s a list of them. Let’s start from the city center: in the Cascine park there’s a beautiful pool, immersed in...

This year marks the 500th anniversary of the death of the Perugino (1523), one of the most important Italian painters between the 15th and 16th centuries. He was particularly active in Florence...

The Porta alla Croce gate, at the centre of Piazza Beccaria, has undergone various transformations over time, the most evident being in the 16th century when it was reduced in height during the siege...

Textural and sculptural jewellery, born from the research of organic surfaces, analysing their textures and structures in the multiple combinations of biochemical and environmental textures. The use...