The Duomo in Florence
Isobel Bevis, Haywards Heath “I took this photo of the Duomo in Florence from Giotto’s belltower. The steep steps were worth the climb to be rewarded with such fantastic views. We went in October last...
View ArticleModern Art In Florence
Reg Murray, Dundee “On a very recent visit to Florence and having spent an afternoon looking at traditional art in the Uffizi Gallery I was surprised to come out, turn a corner and see this example of...
View ArticleGourmet Guide To Florence
As well as its touristic delights, Florence has more than its fair share of excellent dining options. Oliver Hunter shares with us some of his favourite haunts… Someone once told me that to live a...
View ArticleScoppio del Carro – Florence
For centuries the positive outcome of the “dove’s flight” from the central nave of the Duomo with the subsequent explosion of the fireworks mounted on the cart outside in the piazza, was a good omen...
View ArticleArtisan Florence: The Beautiful Stones
The use of stone as a medium for Western art dates back at least as far as Imperial Rome, yet it has not always found favour. Joe Gartman discovers, however, that it is alive and well in Florence… You...
View ArticleHidden View of the Duomo
Rebecca Haywood, St Leonards on Sea “We visited Florence for the first time in March this year. The weather was overcast but the view of the Duomo through the stonework surrounding the terrace on the...
View ArticleGhiberti’s Doors
Ghiberti’s doors are a splendid masterpiece of what would become the characteristic of Renaissance art – spatial realism with people and buildings shown proportionately. The bronze, gold-covered doors...
View ArticleThe First Medicis – Godfathers of the Renaissance
ITALIA! presents a special, in-depth Past Italia! as Freya Middleton explores the long-lasting influence of the Medici family… The Medici family is one of the most extraordinary families in Italian...
View ArticleRiva Lofts, Florence
Staying in Florence doesn’t mean you have to be right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. Sarah Lindsay discovers some alternative comforts at Riva Lofts in Florence… Built in 1880 and set on...
View ArticleBike in Florence
Jason Barrett, Washington, DC “Ciao Italia! magazine! Attached is a photo I took of a bike outside of a building in Florence. Since I’m a fan of watermelon, I couldn’t resist the colors! Hope you like...
View ArticleSunset over Florence from the top of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore
Nick Jackson, London “My photo is of the sunset over Florence from the top of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore” The post Sunset over Florence from the top of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore appeared...
View ArticleRiver Arno
Florence’s River Arno is in tranquil mood as it flows through the arches of the Ponte Santa Trinità, but these sleek still waters have borne witness to a more tempestuous history… What could be more...
View ArticleHomes in Cities
Italian cities get it just about right. They’re usually not too big, they’re always full of beautiful buildings, and they tend to favour pedestrians over motorised traffic. They’re also excellent...
View ArticleRegion Guide: Discovering Tuscany
Rolling hills, beautiful coastline and gothic architecture, we discover what more Tuscany has to offer… Tuscany was one of the first destinations to attract large numbers of travellers from the UK –...
View ArticleTop Five Romantic Places in Italy
Heralded as one of the most romantic countries in the world, Italy has no end of romantic spots to pick from. So move over Venice, Italia! short lists some strong contenders… 1.Florence It sometimes...
View ArticleViewpoint: The Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio was the setting for these locks of love, symbolising an eternal bond. But young couples didn’t reckon with the might of bolt cutters. The Ponte Vecchio in Florence; an emblem of the...
View ArticleGreat Italian Films: Under the Tuscan Sun
Under the Tuscan Sun captures the allure of this region, this is what we had to observe about this popular, romantic american comedy… Under the Tuscan Sun (2003, Florence, Cortona & Positano....
View ArticleTop Five Galleries
A country with a wealth of artistic wealth of artistic treasures picking the best of Italy’s galleries is no easy task. This month, we highlight some of the peninsula’s unmissable art archives. 1. Gli...
View ArticleGrilled Florentine Steak
Expect a Florentine chef to want to cook your Florentine steak, or tagliata, as tradition dictates: well browned on the outside and red on the inside, so that each cut releases a stream of juices onto...
View ArticleA-Z of Florence
This A-Z of Florence will help you on your way if you’re going for a short break or if you’ve been hundreds of times and didn’t know that Florence used to be the capital city of Italy! A-Z Arno The...
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