When
we think of Florence, our mind immediately turns to its Renaissance
masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, especially those of
Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Brunelleschi. But there's a
lesser-known art form that has left its mark on the city's history: Florentine
majolica.With
its vibrant colors and intricate...
From September 12th to 14th, the Artigianato e
Palazzo exhibition returns to Corsini Garden!
Artigianato e Palazzo was created in 1995 by Neri Torrigiani and with the
patronage of Princess Giorgiana Corsini.
A selection of 100 Italian and European artisans, historic and emerging,
will be given space to present their work...
On August 30, 1436, the Dome of Florence Cathedral was
inaugurated, an architectural masterpiece unparalleled to this day.When it was built, the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi was
the largest dome in the world, and it
remains the largest masonry dome ever built.The mighty octagonal structure has a
diameter of...
The 18th century marked the
transition of the Uffizi from a dynastic collection to public museum, the
first in Europe. It was Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici who bequeathed the family's
artistic heritage to Florence in 1737, and later, Pietro Leopoldo opened the
museum to the citizens.The
exhibition Florence and...
Visiting Florence in August has its
downsides. Around the second week of the month, you will find yourselves
walking the almost deserted city streets looking for a bar, restaurant or
grocery shop that does not display the sign "CHIUSO PER FERIE" (closed for the holidays).
That’s because most Florentines -...
The Festa di San Lorenzo, Florence's co-patron saint, is a beloved holiday among Florentines. It's the height of summer and people go out in the evening to watch the shooting stars, but not before filling their stomachs with the delicious food offered to the citizens in Piazza San Lorenzo!The holiday...
In summer it’s
possible to access the Torre di San Niccolò, Torre della Zecca and Porta
Romana, usually closed to the public.
The Torre di
San Niccolò usually opens to the public on the occasion of the celebrations
of Saint John's Day on June 24, to allow visitors to watch...
Palazzo Pitti is known as the residence of the Medici family, but the
name reveals its true origins. It was Luca Pitti, archenemy of Cosimo de'
Medici, who had it built in 1441 by the architect Luca Fancelli, a testament to
the merchant family's economic power.
A power they lost...
Piazza dei Ciompi is a small square in
the heart of the Santa Croce neighborhood. Many buildings in this area date
back to the 16th century and housed artisans' and artists' workshops, including
Cimabue's alleged workshop, where Giotto had worked, and Lorenzo Ghiberti's
house. Although seemingly ancient, Piazza dei Ciompi...
This
year marks the 550th anniversary of Michelangelo's birth, and on this occasion,
the Galleria dell'Accademia hosts the
exhibition Luce Energia Infinito (Light Energy Infinite), featuring 18
paintings by Wang Yancheng.
The French-Chinese artist declares that the intent of his works is to capture
Michelangelo's spiritual energy. This energy manifests...
