Tag: Florence
Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia: What to Look For
Michelangelo's David at the Accademia: why the hands look too big, the block nobody wanted, and how to see it in Florence…
Florence From Above: 6 Viewpoints Beyond Piazzale Michelangelo
Six places to see Florence from above that are emptier, cheaper or closer to a glass of wine than Piazzale Michelangelo: from…
Piazzale Michelangelo: The Best Sunset in Florence and How to Get There
The best sunset in Florence happens on the south bank of the Arno, on a 19th-century terrace called Piazzale Michelangelo. How to…
Beyond the Uffizi: Florence’s 5 Most Overlooked Museums
Once the Uffizi is done, Florence has dozens of small museums most travelers never see. Five that are quieter, deeper and more…
Day Trips from Florence: Siena, Pisa, Chianti and San Gimignano in Four Days
Four perfect day trips from Florence: Siena and the Palio, San Gimignano towers, the Chianti wine route and Pisa with Lucca. How…
Bistecca alla Fiorentina: The Tuscan Steak That Made Florence Famous
A thick T-bone over wood charcoal, served rare with lemon and Tuscan olive oil. The story, the rules, and where to eat…
Gucci Garden
It comes with no surprise that the huge luxury conglomerates have been spending the last year under the hypnotic power of rebranding…
Florence: The Schiacciata
In the US, Donoughts, in the Uk, scones and in Florence Schiacciata! Any trip to Florence is meaningless if you did not…
Clet Abraham: When being against was against
Unfair enough, it seems so common and straightforward to assume nowadays that questioning any strictness of rules, restrictions and power move in…
Ponte Vecchio grandeur
Ponte Vecchio, formerly “ the old bridge” is unquestionably one of the most romantic and inspiring places of Italy. Perhaps zillions of…
