The new rooms of the Uffizi Gallery
2021-05-14
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence reopens with many renovations, a new entrance hall and 14 new rooms at the first floor with new masterpieces.
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Gucci - History of a Fashion dynasty
2021-04-20
100 Anniversary of Gucci 1921-2021
This year we celebrate the centenary of the birth of the Gucci brand in Florence, thanks to its founder Guccio Gucci who brought all over the world one of the symbols of Italian style and creativity
The wine windows in Florence
2021-03-21
Strolling around the center of Florence, the curious and attentive visitors can bump into strange little windows on the ground floor of ancient palaces. They are not only mail boxes or simply architectural design as they may seem, rather useful little doors through which the wine was sold.
The Caravaggio halls at the Uffizi Gallery
2018-03-29
The Crimson Red is the background of the rooms dedicated to Caravaggio and the 17th century painting at the Uffizi Gallery
Views of Florence from the top
2017-06-05
When you are in Florence you cannot miss to see the most stunning views of the city from terraces of museums, monuments, cafés and restaurants.
10 most beautiful churches to see in Florence
2017-05-22
A good opportunity to visit the most beautiful churches in Florence which are important works of Gothic and Renaissance architecture and hide beautiful art masterpieces.
Where to see Michelangelo's works in Florence
2017-05-08
Florence and Michelangelo: he was a great sculptor, painter and architect. In Florence you can see many of his best works of art, including his masterpiece, the Statue of David.
Fashion in Florence
2017-05-01
Italian Haute Couture was born in Florence the 12th of February 1951 with the first fashion show organized by Giovanni Battista Giorgini. Many Fashion designers are from Florence such as Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Emilio Pucci, Enrico Coveri, Roberto Cavalli, Ermanno Scervino.
Visit Pitti Palace in Florence, Guided Tour
2017-04-25
When you are in Florence, don’t miss to visit the Pitti Palace, full of art treasures and great masterpieces.
Florence and the statue of Liberty
2017-07-21
The statue of Liberty in New York was made by the French sculptor Bartholdi that was inspired by a work by Pio Fedi in the Church of Santa Croce. Aren't they identical?
