Italy Travel Notes

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The city of Florence, […]

by Jakob Jelling
The city of Florence, or Florentia according to its Italian name, was founded in the first century B.C. by the Romans. This way, it has passed through a really great amount of different periods and époques which have caused different influences on it, and meeting this town and its historic buildings can be […]

by Katy Hyslop
You have just arrived in the Renaissance capital of the art world with a couple of days to spare, so where do you go and what highlights can you see in such a short time? This is the guide for you to get the maximum out of a short stay in Florence.

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By Rachel Deutsch
Florence, along with Rome and Venice, is one of the “must see” cities of Italy. It is the epicenter of Renaissance, the place it all revolved around. Any famous artist or architect of the time had a part in making this place more beautiful.

The treasures of Florence are not limited to the […]

by Richard Chapo
Often consider “Rome Light”, Florence is the city of the Medici and art galore. Despite this, there is an odd modern influence in this hallowed city.
Florence
When it came to the Renaissance, Florence was definitely one of the places to be. The city is full of examples of the past whether from great artist, […]

by Christina Vlahova
When you go to Italy for the first time there is so much to see, so much to visit that you rarely find time for shopping. And I don’t mean souvenirs, but the typical shopping – that of stylish and high quality goods Italy is famous for. And you always have a choice […]

By Jason Martin
Today, I’ll give you six great attractions to see when you’re visiting Florence, Italy. When you visit Florence, bring some great walking shoes, as you’ll be doing a lot of walking throughout the often-crowded city. Also, try to visit in the spring or winter, which are cooler months.
Bargello
This is a fabulous art museum […]

By Elena Farinelli
Florence, Italy, like any international tourist destination, needs a little “know how” to get around without spending more than what you wish.
Generally speaking tourists are considered an easy target for those merchants who are lucky enough to have their stands and shops on the tourist routes.
On the other hand, when we’re touring around […]

By Simone Ficozzi
Florence is a city full of history, where it’s easy to be charmed by what surrounds you and do not notice some little corners, minor ones, that make you rediscover the city and the character of Florentine people.
One of these is in Borgo Ognissanti at number 12, where is located the reversed balcony. […]