The overwhelming passion between Francesco I de' Medici and Bianca Cappello is a bond that has left traces still visible in the city and its surroundings, in the luxurious grand ducal residences that [...]
It's autumn: that time of year when the tree tops light up with all the warm shades of red, yellow and orange : it's foliage time. Here is an itinerary with some suggestions for enjoying the spectacle [...]
At the foot of the hill on which the Convent of Montesenario (Vaglia) stands this cylindrical building. It was the largest ice house in Europe, and today it is a building in need of restoration. The [...]
Immersing oneself in the forest or forest bathing is the new all-natural therapy that removes stress and depression. These are not fairy tales; scientific studies have observed the beneficial effects [...]
The building is named after the last owner, Luigi Pozzolini, who bought it in 1859 at an auction of properties of the Ginori family. The construction of the villa dates back to the 16th century [...]
A cycle route of 225Km, between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, connecting Dante's places from Florence, his hometown, through the Mugello area all the way to Marradi, and beyond the Apennine border [...]
Florence has always been tightly connected with Russia throughout the centuries. An ideal itinerary representing this bond must necessarily start from the beautiful Russian Orthodox Church situated in [...]
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 [...]
The Ring of the Renaissance (in Italian Anello del Rinascimento) is an amazing route to be taken on foot or by bicycle, a unique historical-artistic itinerary designed to unite the treasures of [...]
Why only stay in Florence when there’s so much more to see all around? The municipalities that make up Florence and the Florentine Area are excellent testimonials to the quality of the territory [...]
The Church of San Romolo is a wonderful example of medieval architecture, housing a rich artistic heritage. The entrance is preceded by a loggia with pillars overlooking the surrounding hills. The one [...]
The San Pietro parish church in Vaglia has very ancient origins. Indeed it already appears in a document dated 983 in which emperor Ottone III confirmed the properties of the Florentine chapter. Right [...]
La Via degli Dei - the Way of Gods is a path part of the trend that led to the rediscovery of "slow tourism", in contrast with the hectic schedules dictated by modern life; about 130 kilometers that [...]
The perfect map and guide to discover the city and its surroundings with the little ones. You can find the whole Firenze for Families kit for free at the tourist info points in the city. The kit [...]
This itinerary is for everyone, especially for clergymen and art lovers interested in discovering historical places and their natural surroundings. Religiousness has always been part of our culture [...]
UNESCO World Heritage In 2013, Tuscan Medici Villas and Gardens have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, places of priceless value, belonging to humanity as a whole. The Medici Villas [...]
The Sanctuary of Monte Senario is located in a highly suggestive context: an isolated promontory, an oasis of greenery with a 360 ° view that includes the entire Mugello valley and the Tuscan-Emilian [...]
On the road connecting Florence with Bologna is a beautiful park that is also a Unesco heritage site: the Parco Mediceo di Pratolino In the second half of the 16th century, Francesco I de’ Medici [...]
