When
you think of coffee, we
automatically think of Italy, of our espresso and cappuccino, with its foam so
dense and creamy you can even draw on it.
That’s because it is well known that Italians are big coffee lovers, so much so
that they have turned its preparation into...
The
word aperitivo
derives from the Latin "aperitivus",
meaning "opener" (to open the stomach for the meal), thus a drink that stimulates gastric juices, helping
digestion.In
this sense, the aperitivo dates back
to the times of the Ancient Greeks, when the
physician Hippocrates administered to his patients a bitter drink...
Woe betide anyone who speaks ill of Florence to a Florentine,
you could trigger a very heated discussion. Florentines have always been known
for their patriotic spirit, proud of their city and their origins. We can't
blame them after all, considering that in the past Florence has really played a...
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 -...
There is no better place to find inspiration for your art projects than in the Rose Garden, just under Piazzale Michelangelo.
This garden was created in 1865 by Giuseppe Poggi, who also designed the piazzale, and it houses a collection of about 400 varieties of roses, lemons, and other plants...
Daughter of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici, Duke of
Urbino, and nephew of Pope Leone X, Caterina de Medici could have only be
destined for great things.
Although she remained an orphan after her birth in 1519 and was placed in a
convent at the age of eight; thanks to...
Traditional Tuscan dishes never disappoint, always substantial, simple but tasty. They do not allow themselves to be corrupted by peculiar and refined ingredients, by embellishments and superfluous additions, they go straight to the point and above all to the taste!
Gnudi are one of the many dishes of our territory...
We can all agree that Italian bread is what dreams are made of; for us a good meal is not the same without it.
But did you know that Tuscan bread is very different from the other Italian breads? Alas, for once, we’re missing something the rest of Italy isn’t:...
We must admit that Tuscan cuisine is not renowned for its desserts, but the few that are part of the tradition are really special and delicious. One of them is the famous Torta della Nonna (Grandma’s Cake), everpresent on the tables of the Florentines.
With a name such as this...
Summer nights in Florence can be very hot, too hot to stay home watching a movie. So why not take your movie night outside?
Here is a list of outdoor cinemas in Florence that might intrest you.
First one on our list is Apriti Cinema, the summer cinema arena in...
Finding yourself in front of Florence’s breathtaking masterpieces such as the David of Michelangelo or Botticelli’s Primavera or even stepping inside the stunning Chapel of the Princes in San Lorenzo, can cause some serious dizziness. But what if what you felt was more than simple dizziness and excitement? What if...
