When the sun passes trough the Brunelleschi’s Cupola In 1475 the Florentine Mathematics Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli built the gnomon, an astronomical indicator to measure the exact position of the sun. The sun penetrates the lantern’s window and passes trough the gnomon; then the sun’s rays pass through small bronze hole of just 4 centimeters in diameter and form a disk of light that hits the marble floor of the Duomo. Where the sun touches the floor inside the Chapel…
Events
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I recently read that food is one of the best way to travel: you discover and experience the real side of any place by eating its food. I agree even more…
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I had the opportunity to preview the new exhibition “From Kandisky to Pollock. The Art of Guggenheim Collections”, that will soon open at Palazzo Strozzi. I was really impressed by the…
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Yes, good question, what is there to do in January in Tuscany? Well, loads. But before we start with writing up our list on this clean slate Valentina and me (Sophie)…
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Until December 27th in the city center of Florence you can admire stunning light shows on major monuments like Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and Santo Spirito Churh. The shows have different…
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Oh oh oh Santa is coming to Tuscany! Yes, the Xmas count-down has officially started and here my favorite appointments in Tuscany. Weihnachstsmarkt in Florence One of my favorite appointments is…
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Autumn is showing itself from its best side with the sun warming up the darkening days and the leaves turning a gorgeous reddish brown. Chestnuts, wine, game, olive oil and truffle…