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...
From July 4 until December 26, is possible to visit
the Vasari Corridor at night every Friday (excluding August 15).Guided tours do not require an entrance ticket to the
Uffizi Gallery, but have a separate ticket. They run from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
every 20 minutes and last 45...
About 50 minutes by car
from Florence, in Santomato in Pistoia, is the Fattoria di Celle, a villa with a museum park that houses the Gori
collection.Since the second half of
the twentieth century, in fact, the property has been open to the public, with
guided tours by reservation that...
On
Sunday, May 25, on the occasion of the ADSI
(Association of Italian Historic Homes) National Day, an event dedicated to historic homes, it will be possible to
visit over 500 historic residences throughout Italy for free. In Florence and
its province, 36 historic homes will be open, including palaces,...
Little known in Florence is the Church of San Jacopo Soprarno, a structure of ancient origin built in Romanesque style. Dating back to the X-XI century, it gave its name to the borough that was built around it, Borgo San Jacopo, in the Florentine Oltrarno.
Giovanni Villani, Florentine historian and...
Villa
Salviati is located along the homonymous street, with an access on the main
road and one on via Faentina. This splendid villa is guarded like a precious
jewel, and is opened to the public only once a year on the occasion of Europe
Day.Alamanno
Salviati came into possession of...
Florence is beautiful even in the rain, but when it shines under the spring sun it becomes something spectacular. It is then that you have to go out absolutely for a walk in the center, or along the bank of the river Arno or better still go to visit one...
The members of the Medici family were as much loved by the people as they were hated by the rival families who aimed to take their place in power. Among these we find the Pazzi, also bankers, who harbored a visceral hatred for Lorenzo the Magnificent and Giuliano, his brother....
