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Florence by Night – beautiful in any light
Reason we love Florence #4837 is the way her beauty and charm changes, not only with the seasons, the months of the year and with each day of the week, but also with the time of day. Pre-bustle, the only … Continue reading
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(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Italian Restaurant Etiquette
Learning about different cultures, one of the most fascinating aspects is the food culture. A good dining experience is not only about the food you are enjoying, nor the wine and not even the company. There are also the social … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Putting his foot in it: Bronzino in Florence&Bronzino in Monte Python
Agnolo Bronzino, the artist whose real name was Agnolo di Cosimo di Mariano, is about to have his works exhibited at Palazzo Strozzi. Bronzino’s claim to pop-culture fame is the use of a foot from his ‘Venus, Cupid, Folly and … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Q: What do Audrey Hepburn and Australian writer Tim Winton have to do with Florence and Artviva?
A: Lisa Clifford, Artviva Festival presenter and Australian-turned-Tuscan-local author. Lisa recently interviewed Audrey Hepburn’s son in relation to his current work with Australian author Tim Winton. Below we have enclosed a copy of the article. Special thanks must be given … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...THOSE RUDE ROMANS – When swearing is caring
Going out for a meal, be it in your home town or in Italy, is a treat. Even if you love cooking, to be able to sit back and relax whilst someone serves you expertly prepared food, is just heavenly. … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...An Artist in a Renaissance Villa -Studio Visit
Today we were privileged to visit artist Donatella Mei at her stunning renaissance villa, studio and gardens near Florence. Donatella Mei was born in Florence where today she lives and works. Mei received degrees in Classical sudies and Art but she has … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Where to find Michelangelo in Florence
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) was born into an historical Florentine family, and lived for some years near Piazza Santa Croce. Some of his greatest works were made here in this city of art. The great result is that the city is … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Visit Tuscan Villas and Gardens for free!
From the 17th of June until the 14th of November visitors to Florence will have the opportunity to visit various gardens and villas normally closed to the public for free. Every Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...After touring the Uffizi gallery…
When you exit the Uffizi gallery, perhaps after having taken our Masterpieces of the Uffizi tour, the street that leads to the Duomo is called Via dei Leoni. It is an unassuming street which takes its name (“street of the … Continue reading
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Great restaurants in Florence
Italy is justly famous for its food and Florence is no exception. However, finding a restaurant that locals actually eat at can prove surprisingly difficult. Especially tricky is finding a local restaurant that serves good authentic Florentine beefsteak. Artviva’s Festival … Continue reading
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