Six places to see Florence from above that are emptier, cheaper or closer to a glass of wine than Piazzale Michelangelo: from a free rose garden to the dome itself.
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The best sunset in Florence happens on the south bank of the Arno, on a 19th-century terrace called Piazzale Michelangelo. How to get there, when to arrive, what to bring.
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Once the Uffizi is done, Florence has dozens of small museums most travelers never see. Five that are quieter, deeper and more rewarding than the famous gallery.
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Four perfect day trips from Florence: Siena and the Palio, San Gimignano towers, the Chianti wine route and Pisa with Lucca. How and when to do each.
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A thick T-bone over wood charcoal, served rare with lemon and Tuscan olive oil. The story, the rules, and where to eat the real bistecca in Florence.
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It comes with no surprise that the huge luxury conglomerates have been spending the last year under the hypnotic power of rebranding and reedition of any single concept or activity as long as this was carrying a name, or more appropriately, a logo. During the realm of Alessandro Di Michele at Gucci, a very few
In the US, Donoughts, in the Uk, scones and in Florence Schiacciata! Any trip to Florence is meaningless if you did not grab a bite, more specifically a Schiacciata’s bite. It is quite singular how this very traditional and simple dish has literally conquered the world, being prepared and sold regularly in the US, UK,
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Unfair enough, it seems so common and straightforward to assume nowadays that questioning any strictness of rules, restrictions and power move in general has been always so easy; all of this is not to be taken for granted, it did not happen overnight or spontaneously either. Only the pioneering spirit of some visionary human beings
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Ponte Vecchio, formerly “ the old bridge” is unquestionably one of the most romantic and inspiring places of Italy. Perhaps zillions of lovers exchanged eternal promises on this picturesque corner of Florence. Some date back its foundation to the Roman Empire, however, most probably, this construction took place during Middle Age, as Florence was indeed
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Amid all the incredibly unique things Florence has produced and offered over the centuries, Florentine historic soccer, more commonly known as “calcio storico” has surely surpassed most of them, for being a century-spanning tradition which encompasses boxing, football, rugby and soccer at the same time. Founded in the 1500, this sport is a major attraction
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