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 [...]
Since 2019, thanks to the collaboration between the French Institute in Florence and the Cherubini Conservatory, a new season of chamber concerts has been launched: 'I Martedì del Cherubini' [...]
The 24th edition of Suoni riflessi, a festival of classical music and cross-genre explorations, will take place at Sala Vanni in Florence from Sunday, October 11th to Friday, November 27th. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Oratory, dating back to 1602, was built based on a design by Matteo and Giovanni Nigetti; it is a large hall entirely covered in frescoes. The ceiling paintings are by Giovanni Martinelli, Lorenzo [...]
In ancient times, along the Mugnone torrent, the curandaie were dedicated to the 'cure' of linen and hemp cloth, which consisted of washing and bleaching them. In the district, located outside the [...]
