Travel Tips: Are you planning to visit Italy?
If you are planning ti visit Italy these are the essential tips to plan your trip! Planning a trip to Italy isn't hard, but it does take a little bit…
Giotto and his masterpieces in Florence
Giotto was one of the biggest artists of history, and his genius is known by everyone, but we have very few informations about the biography of this famed artist. According…
The 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death: our calendar
Weekend in Italy is ready to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death with a rich calendar of events including exhibitions and other special performances. That's a list…
The Bargello and Medieval Florence
You don’t have to be a history or art buff to appreciate the medieval ambiance of central Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, the golden age that rewrote the rules…
Florence top attractions: the Florence Cathedral
They say Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance. But the very center of that cradle is one of Florence top attractions (maybe – the – top attraction): the Florence Cathedral. (more…)
The Scoppio del Carro Fireworks, Florence
Pazzino, who was a young Florentine member of the noble Pazzi family, participated in the First Crusade in the Holy Land in 1099. While there, he provided evidence of his…
Florence’s Academy of Fine Arts
The Florence Academy of Fine Arts was created in 1991, by Daniel Graves. Mr. Graves’ goal was, and continues to be, to provide the highest level of education and attract…
Opera in Italy in February
Calling all opera fans! Some iconic Italian operas will be at our Rome Opera Theatre later this month and in February. Check these out: · Verdi’s, I masnadieri (The Bandits)…
Christmas Market
Let's shop 'til we drop, rest and shop some more! We love the beautiful market offerings around our fabulous Italy! They make shopping so joyful and fun. Florence offers the…
Florence Noel
Beginning on November 4, Florence Noel kicks off the holiday season in Florence at 10 am. Guests can visit Santa's house and purchase the most beautiful Florentine handicrafts for yourself…
Florence: Ethnomusic Film Festival
The Ethnomusic Film Festival is part of Mediateca Toscana’s 50 Days of International Film. The festival takes place at the Odeon Cinema, Piazza Strozzi in Florence, Italy. Beginning on November…
Florence: International Cinema and Women Film Festival
Beginning on November 1, film enthusiasts will want to be at the Cinema Odeon, Piazza Strozzi in Florence, Italy for the International Cinema and Women Film Festival. The festival lasts…
Gelato Fest- Florence
One of the delights of a visit to Italy is the rich, handcrafted cuisine. Arguably the Piece de Resistance of Italian delicacies is artisanal gelato. Crafted by the skilled hands…
Festa della Rificolona
To see the Tuscan night sky ablaze with hand painted lanterns is a sight to behold. The energy in Florence is reverent and joyful on the evening of September 7th,…
Puccini Festival
Each year a lakeside town in Italy remembers and celebrates an operatic composer that once fell in love with the charming village of Torre del Lago. A deep love between…
Flower Festivals In June
Each June, beginning the weekend after Corpus Christi, various parts of Italy become even more bright and colorful than normal for the displays of Infiorata, or flower displays, that take…
Sandro Botticelli and the Divine Comedy
The artwork of Sandro Botticelli offers unique insight into the social and religious influences of the Renaissance. Apprenticed at an early age (14) and raised under the patronage of Lorenzo…
Italy for Business Travelers – Florence
Florence has been a popular destination for business travelers since the 14th Century. Birthplace of the Medici and home to the Uffizi Gallery, this culturally rich city launched the Italian…
Time travel shopping in Florence
While you are in Florence either for a long stay or just for a quick trip, the city center offers many opportunities to enjoy the florentine craftsmanship: yes, that craftsmanship which made the Renaissance…
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Florence from Above: Fiesole
We all know that Florence is beautiful. But if you have already visited the Duomo or the Uffizi Gallery, why not to try to go… Uphill! You can reach the beautiful town of Fiesole just using the bus or a taxi. (more…)
Fiorentina: the… Steak of the art
If you are planning a trip to Florence and, well: you are not vegetarian, the Fiorentina is a must. La Bistecca alla Fiorentina, the Florentine steak, is a T – bone steak with fillet and sirloin from a Chianina cow, a Tuscan cattle breed. (more…)
Love & romance in Florence… Since 1284!
What is the world capital city of love? Verona because of Romeo & Juliet? Venice because the romantic melancholy of the Laguna? An Italian city for sure… But, wait: why not Florence? (more…)
A weekend in Italy: Florence
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A fabulous one-day package from Milan – for art lovers and people who don’t want to miss out
Are you going to Milan, but really longing to Michelangelo’s David in Florence? No problem, we’ve got the perfect package for you: the round trip train ticket Milan-Florence plus admission…
A fabulous one-day package from Milan – for art lovers and people who don’t want to miss out
Going to Milan, but really longing to visit the Uffizi Gallery’s magnificent museum in Florence? No problem, we’ve got the perfect package for you: the round trip train ticket Milan-Florence…
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