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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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If you’re visiting Tuscany you certainly won’t want to miss the important cities that are rich in history, where it seems that little has changed in the last 500 years and the Renaissance seems as alive today as it was then. Indeed, if you’re in Florence on June 24, you may feel like a time traveler as the city honors San Giovanni, the patron saint...

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Florence is often hailed as the birthplace of the Renaissance, and you might find yourself thinking that this style dominates the city’s buildings. However, if you take a moment to observe the structural and design elements, you’ll quickly notice a rich variety of architectural styles scattered throughout the city. In Florence, medieval architectur...

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Florence, called by many the cradle of the Renaissance, is home to many architectural masterpieces that embody the artistic and intellectual glory of that era. Among these treasures, one stands out as a symbol of beauty, craftsmanship, and spiritual significance: the Gates of Paradise. These magnificent bronze doors, located on the eastern facade o...

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Italy, a country renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, is home to countless well-known landmarks and attractions. However, it also harbors a multitude of lesser-known gems, each with its own unique story. Let’s embark on a journey to uncover five such “secrets” hidden in plain sight in some of Italy’s most famous cities. Our first st...

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The largest exhibition of art from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods from a private art collection in Florence is heading to Miami this fall. Faith, Beauty, and Devotion: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Paintings is being organized by Federico Gandolfi Vannini, owner of Frascione Arte and his wife Daisy Diaz as the Cultural Director...

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