Pitti Palace, Florence Italy The Pitti Palace is a must-see on your travel itinerary when in Florence. It was a real treat walking through these grand halls and imagining yourself living there. There is so much to see, you really …
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Pitti Palace, Florence Italy The Pitti Palace is a must-see on your travel itinerary when in Florence. It was a real treat walking through these grand halls and imagining yourself living there. There is so much to see, you really …
11 of the Best Foods of Italy 11 of the best foods in Italy is our subject today but really, how can we limit it to just eleven? It was very difficult and of course, we really had to just …
San Lorenzo The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of the largest and oldest churches in Florence. It is located at the center of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all principal members of the Medici family …
Piazza Michelangelo Piazza Michelangelo overlooks the city from across the Arno River. This square has a superb view of Florence and the stunning dome of the Duomo. It’s worth the hike, drive, or bus ride. The best photos are taken …
Santo Spirito Church The Santo Spirito Church has a classic Filippo Brunelleschi interior and amazing Renaissance lines. The architects were Brunelleschi and Antonio Manetti and in 140 the church was first opened. Due to the fact, the church is so …
Not To Be Missed: Scuola del Cuoio Scuola del Cuoio was created after World War II through the collaborative efforts of the Franciscan Friars of the Monastery of Santa Croce and the Gori and Casini families, Florentine leather artisans since the …
Street Art Street Art in Florence is an amazing display of talent. Along Via Calzaiuoli, the main street close to the Duomo, there is an area that is sort of blocked off for these talented people. While they are there …
Gelato Festival 2017 – Europe Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 29, 2017, and has been updated to announce the winners!! (Bottom of post) The Gelato Festival started in 2010 to celebrate the Florentine origins of ice cream. …
San Miniato Church San Miniato Church is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. A 12th-century mosaic decorates the facade over a central window. The full …
Street Food – Lampredotto Lampredotto is a Florentine street food you will find being served in many of the food carts around Florence, Italy. Generally, you will not find traditional food carts in Italy. Now…. you might ask… “What is …
There are so many great restaurants in Florence but here are some of our favorites! Only open for lunch and have five tables – most offerings are under €7,00, and the house wine €1,50 a glass! The Pappa al Pomodoro …
Another 90-Day Adventure Another 90-day adventure once again has flown by. It all started on February 6, 2017, when we flew into Rome. We decided to take a few days to just relax as anyone who has flown overseas knows it …