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February 16, 2010
If you’re in Florence this Thursday, February 18, you should know that the city commemorates the memory of the last Medici, Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, with a conference in Palazzo Vecchio at 5 p.m. It is thanks to her that most of the treasures the Medici collected and had commissioned are still in Florence…
February 5, 2010
The days are dreary, wet and cold but if you’re here this weekend anyway, why not enjoy some time enjoying the best decadent treat there is at the Chocolate Fair in Piazza Santa Croce? Even with the rainy weather, the fair goes on under tents. The fair started yesterday and goes on through Sunday, from…
February 4, 2010
Florence is the perfect city to spend a romantic weekend with your beloved. The historical center is small and full of beautiful period palaces, large squares, narrow passageways waiting to be discovered as well the famous Ponte Vecchio and the streets along the river which all present a unique setting for a couple celebrating each…
January 8, 2010
December was a successful month for Florentine Museums. A local newspaper reported that in the past month, after a difficult year, museums in Florence have finally registered a relevant growth of visitors. The most visited museums were the Uffizi Gallery and the Medici Chapels, but also the National Museum of Bargello and Davanzati Palace, recently…
December 29, 2009
I’ve just found out about the Oblate Library, located in the former convent of Oblate between via Sant’Egidio and via dell’Oriuolo. I had heard about it before but had never been there until last week. I have to say that I am really impressed so much so that I became a member of the Oblate…
December 23, 2009
Anyone who will be spending New Year’s Eve in Florence and wants to spend the last night of the year outside can choose from four different free performances. In the main square right in front of Santa Maria Novella train station a rock concert will take place starting from 9.00 pm where great Italian singers…
December 21, 2009
On Saturday morning Florence woke up covered with a soft snow blanket. The night before it started snowing in Tuscany even at low altitude, whitening cities on flats as Florence. Florence under the snow is certainly a rare sight that of course doesn’t happen every year. Probably Saturday’s snowfall would have pleasantly impressed several tourists,…
December 17, 2009
Everyone loves Christmas. I think Florence is magical during this time of the year. Maybe because of the thousands of lights along the streets, maybe because of the nice Christmas decorations in the shops – or maybe because I got married in December :-). I love Florence at Christmas time. Starting from Piazzale Michelangelo, you…
December 7, 2009
Christmas time is coming and as usual December in Florence and in its surroundings means you can find many special events and markets related to Christmas. Here are a few of the upcoming events in Florence, as well as in Mugello valley and Chianti region: German Christmas Market In Florence in Piazza Santa Croce from…
December 1, 2009
In the last issue of Venerdì di Repubblica I read a well-written but highly critical article about the Uffizi Gallery and more in general about the conditions of Italy’s cultural heritage. The article throws light on the situation artistic and cultural treasures in Italy find themselves in and, in particular, focuses on Italy’s top museum…
