There are 20 places in Florence where visitors feel they are back in the year 1500. That’s what Stendhal felt about this city whose civic spirit floats around and seeps from the houses, buildings and squares: a journey back in time into an ancient civilization. Read the rest »
There are 20 places in Florence where visitors feel they are back in the year 1500. That’s what Stendhal felt about this city whose civic spirit floats around and seeps from the houses, buildings and squares: a journey back in time into an ancient civilization. Read the rest »
With the economy tight, it’s no wonder that tourists are cutting back on spending, but with a tight economy comes fabulous opportunities for discount travel options. 
Giorgio Vasari was a painter, an architect and a biographer. He was born in Arezzo and did apprenticeships in Florence, in the circle of Andrea del Sarto. 
Santa Croce in Florence is one of the oldest Franciscan basilicas and one of the bigger. Beside the church stands the monastery with two cloisters, the novices’rooms, the Chapter House, better known as the Pazzi Chapel, and the refectory, where now the Museum is located. 
Italy is among the world’s finest playgrounds and this includes the shops. Italian goods, even knock-offs, are outstanding quality and despite their higher prices you can rest assured that you are getting an outstanding deal for your money. 
Just over seven miles south of Florence is the cemetery and memorial dedicated to the Americans who died defeating enemy forces in the final months of World War II. 
The first musical festival ever to be held in Italy is still in production today. In 1933 Vittorio Gui founded the festival to bring old operas back into the spotlight with tremendous flair. 
