Month: November 2015

A day exploring the colors & tastes of Florence with Conquibus

November 24, 2015

On a recent Friday morning, I had the opportunity to join in on a tour by Conquibus that takes you across Florence to discover artisan shops, traditional food markets and shops and then get your hands busy making a Tuscan meal. On this morning, the day starts off in the Oltrarno since that is where…

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Pope Francis visiting Florence and Prato on November 10

November 9, 2015

November 10, 2015 will be a date to remember for Florence: 30 years after the last visit of a Pope, the city will welcome Pope Francis! The Pope will be in Florence to officially participate in the National Ecclesiastical Congress, but he will also celebrate the Mass in the Artemio Franchi Stadium, which will host…

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