What to see
Halloween made in Florence
Halloween is not known to many in Italy the way others celebrate it in most parts of the world. It is a day filled with excitement. There is a tradition of wearing funny costumes from monsters to witches…
Perseid meteor shower
As explained in the official website of Nasa, a meteor is a bright streak of light that appears briefly in the sky. A meteor is the visible streak of light that occurs when a meteoroid enters the Earth’s(or another…
Florence Marathon
This intriguing Marathon zigzaging around the streets of Florence, made its first experience back in 1984. The run takes you across the magnificent wonders of La bella Firenze . In November(date to be decided), the 27th Marathon begins like always, from Michelangelo square passing…
Festa di San Giovanni
The 24th of June is celebrates the anniversary of the birth of San Giovanni Battista, commonly known as John the Baptist. Christians have long interpreted the life of John the Baptist as a preparation for the coming of…
Five Beautiful Piazzas in Florence
When visiting Florence for the first time you want to make sure you will visit at least three of the most beautiful Piazzas. 1 Piazzale Michelangelo Designed by Architetto Poggi, the Piazzale Michelangelo is a must see. 2…
Caravaggio and Florence
2010 is the celebration of the fourthest century anniversary of the death of one of the greatest Italian painters: Michelangelo Merisi from Caravaggio. Many cities offered to honor this great artist through exhibitions and among them is Florence. …
Renting Apartments to Students!
This article aims to ring a bell to some unexperienced property owners putting their property on the highly Florence competitive rental market. The apartment tourist business is for a great part directed to the thousands of students that…
Fishing in the Arno
If you are brave and during your time in Florence with the right weather you want to try some Arno fishing try to beat the monster that populates the somewhat clean water of our beautiful city river. The…
Santa Maria Novella Church in Florence
Santa Maria Novella is one of the first historical Churches of Florence, in which the Gothic characteristics are evident such as the glass decorated windows and the coverage with the groin vault and pointed arcs. It is located…
Santa Maria del Fiore
The history of S. Maria del Fiore starts in the 1296 when the architect Arnolfo di Cambio went in with the design of the building. In the 1300 the works went under the supervision of Giotto; since the…
The Brancacci Chapel
The Brancacci Chapel is located on the right side of the major altar in the Church of S. Maria del Carmine in Florence. The name is from the Brancacci family, owner of the Chapel, that commissioned the famous…
La Loggia dei Lanzi
The Loggia of Lanzi is located in Piazza Signoria in Florence, on the right side of the Palazzo Vecchio’s entrance . It’s named after the “Lanzichenecchi” foot soldiers that around the 16Th century were hired by the Holy…