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…
Florence is marvelous place and I can’t wait to share information and tips about it together with my blogger-friends! I asked my fellow bloggers to share their favorite spots in the…
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…
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)…
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…
Santa Claus is coming to… Tuscany! Find out where to meet Father Christmas this December on his tour through Tuscany and get into the Christmas spirit with the sparkly events scattered…
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…