The tourist that visits Florence can choose from among various itineraries and possibilities. Here I will trace the route of one of these possible options – a guided tour of Medieval and Renaissance Florence, indicating the principal points of interest. Naturally, during the visit the tourist will see much more than I, for the sake [...]
Tuscany villas offer a unique relaxation experience unlike any other. Who has not dreamed of vacationing in the Tuscan countryside? Even the most seasoned travelers enjoy the panoramic beauty of Tuscany. Chianti is a rolling green atmosphere within the Tuscan countryside that is located just twenty minutes outside of Florence. Many people flock to Florence [...]
Florentine Summer 2011: The beach on the Arno has opened once again in Florence near Piazza Poggi, just a short distance from the historic center of Florence. A stretch of the Arno riverside with natural sand, deck chairs, lounge chairs, umbrellas, showers, gazebos with vaporizers, games for children and space for soccer and beach volleyball, [...]
As part of the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, from May 29 to July 31 2011, the National Library of Florence is dedicating an exhibit of paintings and pictures, sculptures and engravings, books, objects and relics that attempts to bring to life the place Dante Alighieri held in the culture [...]
The center of Florence has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic value and for the number of monuments and works of art available. Furthermore, thanks to recent initiatives, the center of Florence also constitutes one of the largest pedestrian zones from among the great cities of Europe. To visit Florence [...]
The term “Chianti” indicates both the delicious (famous) Tuscan wine and one of the most beautiful areas of Italy. It is an area of Tuscany that is not well defined from an administrative standpoint, encompassing a territory within the confines of the provinces of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, but at the same time it is [...]
