Historic Florentine football: how the Santa Croce match works
Fun facts and Folklore
Four teams, four neighborhoods, three matches in June in Piazza Santa Croce. Calcio storico fiorentino is the toughest and most…
November 3, 2023
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Donatello in Florence: where to see his works and how to read them
History of Florence, Travel tipsDonatello's works are scattered throughout Florence, among museums, churches, and street niches. Following them in the order of his life…
November 3, 2023Artemisia Gentileschi in Florence: the seven years that changed her painting
History of Florence, Travel tipsIn 1613, Artemisia Gentileschi arrived in Florence as a newlywed, having just completed a trial that had made her famous…
November 3, 2023Michelangelo’s Shopping List: when the genius did the shopping
Fun facts and Folklore, History of FlorenceA 1518 sheet of paper, written and drawn by Michelangelo himself, describes what he bought for his table. Simple foods,…
November 3, 2023The history of Buontalenti ice cream in Florence
Fun facts and Folklore, History of Florence, Travel tipsBehind the Buontalenti flavor isn't a marketing ploy, but a 16th-century man who designed fortresses, scenic caves, and, apparently, even…
November 3, 2023The Fires of San Giovanni: Florence’s Most Spectacular Night
Fun facts and FolkloreOn June 24th, Florence celebrates the sky. Florentines call them "the fires," and every year the fireworks display from Piazzale…
November 3, 2023The Pazzi Conspiracy: the history and places in florence where it all happened
History of Florence, Travel tipsThe Pazzi Conspiracy was the most violent day in the history of the Medici family: an ambush in the Duomo,…
November 3, 2023How many days do you need to see Florence?
Travel tipsTwo days, three, a week? The answer depends on what you're looking for. As a local guide, I'll explain what…
November 3, 2023The Marzocco in Florence: history, meaning, and where to see the city’s symbolic lion
History of Florence, Travel tipsThe Marzocco is the lion symbol of Florence, depicted seated with one paw on the red lily shield. Its most…
November 3, 2023
