Basilica of San Miniato al Monte
The Basilica of San Miniato al Monte is one of the most beautiful examples of Florentine Romanesque architecture, located on a hill overlooking Florence. The church, begun in 1018, stands on the site where San Miniato, a hermit martyred in the 3rd century, is said to have lived. The basilica has a facade of white […]
Old Palace
Palazzo Vecchio, located in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, is a monument of extraordinary historical and artistic importance. Its construction began in 1299 based on a design by Arnolfo di Cambio and was completed in the following centuries. Originally called Palazzo dei Priori, it became the center of political power in the Republic of Florence. […]
Stibbert Museum
The Stibbert Museum in Florence is a fascinating place, located on the hill of Montughi, which offers a unique journey through different eras and cultures. Founded by Frederick Stibbert, an Anglo-Italian collector born in 1838, the museum is housed in his villa, a residence that resembles a medieval castle with towers, battlements, and heraldic crests. […]
Davanzati Palace
Palazzo Davanzati, located in the heart of Florence, is an extraordinary example of Florentine residential architecture from the 14th century. Built around 1350 by the Davizzi family, wealthy merchants of the Arte di Calimala, the palace is a fusion of a medieval tower house and a Renaissance palace, representing one of the city’s first three-story […]
National Museum of the Bargello
The National Museum of the Bargello in Florence is one of the most fascinating and least known museums in the city, mainly dedicated to Renaissance sculpture. The museum is housed in the Bargello Palace, an imposing and austere building dating back to 1255. Originally built as the seat of the Captain of the People and […]
Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, located in the prestigious Palazzo Spini Feroni in Florence, is a fascinating place that celebrates the life and work of the famous shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo. Founded in 1995 by the Ferragamo family, the museum was created with the aim of introducing the extraordinary artistic qualities of Ferragamo and his impact […]
Bardini Museum
The Bardini Museum in Florence is a unique place that combines history, art, and architecture in a fascinating experience. Located in the Oltrarno district, the museum has a rich and varied history dating back to the ancient church of San Gregorio della Pace, founded in 1273 by the Mozzi family. The original building and the […]
San Marco Museum
The Museum of San Marco in Florence is a fascinating place where history, art, and architecture intertwine in a context of deep spirituality. Located in Piazza San Marco, the museum is housed in an ancient Dominican convent, transformed into a splendid example of Renaissance architecture by Michelozzo, the favorite architect of Cosimo the Elder de’ […]
Galileo Museum
The Galileo Museum in Florence, located in the charming Palazzo Castellani, is one of the most important scientific museums in the world. Founded in 1927 as the Institute and Museum of the History of Science, the museum was renamed the Galileo Museum in 2010, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the publication of […]
Marino Marini Museum
The Marino Marini Museum in Florence is a fascinating fusion of ancient and modern, housed in the historic deconsecrated church of San Pancrazio. This building, dating back to the year 1000, has been adapted in different eras and has served multiple functions, from being the headquarters of the Imperial Lottery of France to a courthouse, […]
