The Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli) is a historic park of the city of Florence. It extends behind the Pitti Palace, which was for nearly four centuries the residence of the grand dukes of Tuscany and for a short period of the kings of Italy. The Medici family was the first to ensure its accommodation, creating the model of the Italian garden th...

Every morning millions of people reach for their eyeglasses even before getting out of bed.  With the world in focus, their day can begin. Nonetheless the history of eyeglasses remains blurry even if with a strong Italian connection from Ancient Rome to this day. So, it’s no wonder a feature article, “The Power of Big Ideas” published in Newsweek o...

The City of Austin and Florence, Italy entered into a “historic agreement” to facilitate educational, cultural and business collaborations between the two cities, according to a city release Wednesday. The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department announced the signing of the Protocol of Cooperation Agreement. Officials noted international c...

It’s a beautiful sight. As iconic as the skyline view etched with Florence’s famous Duomo or perhaps Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece “The David”, the majestic Ponte Vecchio has spanned Florence’s Arno River for almost 700 years. The reflection of her 3 shallow arches supporting an array of shops glistens over the waters creating the guarantee of...

In addition to its beautiful landscapes and Renaissance artwork, Florence, Italy, has evolved into a vibrant hub for modern business.  A group of 20 Cal State Fullerton students had the opportunity to study global marketing in Italy, where they met with local business leaders to understand how Italian companies create and leverage international mar...

If the destination of your trip includes the beautiful city of Florence, you will most likely have opted for a stay of several nights. For this reason, we have decided to recommend you ten possible one day trip from florence, a tour to make the most of your holiday. There are ten and they are all reachable and can be visited in a day, of course if...

As travelers crave authentic experiences that are unique to the destination, Casetta Firenze is launching a truffle-hunting experience as part of its Enrichment Series. Available for guests who book the five-bedroom farmhouse, the expedition will be led by local expert truffle hunters Mauro and Mattia Nesi, along with their adorable and indefatigab...

A s a rule, I don’t love stepping inside a luxury fashion boutique. Everyone from the liveried doormen guarding the brass and glass entry to a Chanel, a Louis Vuitton or a Prada, to the lithe sales assistants draped in the house’s latest collection knows what I know: I can’t afford anything here. Sure, I might be wearing a nice pair of designer sun...

Wouldn’t it be fine to explore the inside of Brunelleschi’s Dome, the one that caps the Duomo of Florence? It’s simple to do. Well, once past the entrance exercise of ascending the 463 narrow steps that is. Ok, so you’ve been warned. No fair knocking the stars off the review because the narrow stairs were a pain. The whoosh of electric elevators we...

I was a professional dancer in New York for 10 years. Back in 2018, I decided to do a solo trip to Italy and visit Venice, Florence, and Rome. On my first day in Florence, I met my now-boyfriend. We did long distance for a year, and then he came to live with me in New York. In January 2021, we decided to move back to Italy together. I remember when...