This Florentine piazza was designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi and built in 1869 on a hill just south of the historic center, during the redevelopment of Oltrarno, the left (South) bank of the Arno river. In 1869, Florence was the capital of Italy and the whole city was involved in an urban renewal, the so-called "Risanamento" or the "Renovation" of the city's neighborhoods.
Read MoreYou could easily spend an entire day strolling through the gardens, popping in and out of each wonderful museum. Budget at least two hours to breeze through the essentials, and add an hour if you plan to explore the gardens. Take note that entry into each building is not allowed one hour before closing.
Read MoreThe cathedral was begun at the end of the 13th century by Arnolfo di Cambio, and the dome, which dominates the exterior, was added in the 15th century on a design of Filippo Brunelleschi. A statue to each of these important architects can be found outside to the right of the cathedral, both admiring their work for the rest of eternity.
Read MoreÈ l’esclamazione di Giacobbe dopo che ha sognato la celebre scala appoggiata sulla terra, la cui cima raggiungeva il cielo mentre gli angeli salivano e scendevano su di essa.
Read MoreThe hill of Boboli is the only high ground encompassed (or partly encompassed, at least) within the late 13th century city walls, with the Gate of San Giorgio set in them at their highest point. The hills across the Arno were always considered one of the weak spots in the city's defences, a sensation that only increased with the invention of artillery in the early modern era.
Read MoreGiardino Bardini is a great attraction for tourists who come to eat at this restaurant after long walks. This place is known for delicious coffee. Guests say that the downscale. Many people who use Google didn't grant La Loggetta di Villa Bardini a high rating.
Read MoreLa sagrestia è a pianta ottagonale, con paraste corinzie scanalate in pietra serena. Nel tamburo si aprono finestre rettangolari con frontoni triangolari; nelle lunette si trovano finestre circolari. La sagrestia è sormontata da una cupola a costoloni con lanterna.
Read MoreA group of friars from Pisa founded the church of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Florence in 1268. Building began with the financial assistance of the Comune, or municipality, and of Florence's wealthiest familes, and continued until well after the consecration date (1422), being completed only in 1475. The west front of the church was never finished, and it continues to sport a rough stone and brick façade to this day.
Read MoreSantiago viene descritto così: Il vecchio era magro e scarno e aveva rughe profonde alla nuca. Sulle guance aveva le chiazze del cancro della pelle provocato dai riflessi del sole sul mare tropicale e le mani avevano cicatrici profonde, che gli erano venute trattenendo con le lenze i pesci pesanti.
Read MoreUn tipico casolare toscano nel cuore verde del Mugello ospita il nostro ristorante. La natura ci circonda in ogni ora del nostro lavoro e ci regala meravigliosi tramonti che potrete godervi dalla terrazza che affaccia sulla valle.
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