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Whilst exploring the green Tuscan countryside around Florence, there are two places near to Settignano that can be visited by prior arrangement. Coming from Olmo, taking the road from Vincigliata that cuts through dense woodlan... more
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Juicy lemons and fresh pistachio nuts are just some of the ingredients specially brought over to the mainland from Sicily, by the native islanders that run this fabulous ice cream shop. All ice cream is made from seasonal ingre... more
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This Palazzo was commissioned by Filippo Strozzi and the job was undertaken by Benedetto da Maiano, who began work in 1489. He enlisted the help of Simone del Pollaiuolo , who made the splendid jutting cornice in 1502, and who... more
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…, Rucellai Palace, Palazzo Strozzi, Pitti Palace, etc) before Jacek gave us free time. Emily, Dianna… continue reading »
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This well-known Austrian tavern's southern Tyrolean specialties are just the thing if you fancy a change from traditional Italian fare. Smoked sausage, sauerkraut and pork dishes feature on the extensive menu of hearty fare. Ac... more
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At the end of the tenth century this was the home of the Benedictines. It was renovated in the Gothic period but it was only in the eighteenth century, with architect Foggini, that substantial modifications were made. The Mirac... more
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Acquired by the artist in 1508, Casa Buonarroti was enlarged and restructured by his grandson, creating a sumptuous building which stands as a true monument to Michelangelo and to his work. The main episodes of the artist's lif... more
Florence Travel Experiences
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Day 4: From Rome to Florence
Time for the world famous Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.It was Monday morning around 8am when we left for Vatican museum. The T... Continue reading »
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Florence: In Love With David
Florence/Firenze was our next stop via Eurail or Trenitalia to be exact. Before I tell you about our crazy day, we have noted a few diffe... Continue reading »
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Epiphany Celebration
I arrived in Florence around 12:30 in the afternoon on January 6th. I took a bus from Sesto Fiorentino to San Min... Continue reading »
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Now I'm Museumed and Cathedraled out
Today I started out early in the morning because Let's Go was saying that there were all kinds of queues to wait in to get into the most... Continue reading »
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Florence, Day 2 - Sightseeing is WAY better with...
We got up really early in the morning, since there was so much to see!We tried to make online reservations for the art galleries to avoid... Continue reading »
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Popular Florence Hotels
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Popular Florence Things to Do
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