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7 unusual sights of the Brunelleschi’s Cupola

Posted on March 26, 2018

I love the dome of Florence Cathedral, built by Brunelleschi in 1434: it’s huge and quite unique, making the city’s skyline one-of-a-kind. In addition it can be admired from far away, like from the surroundings of Impruneta and the terrace of Villa Medicea di Lilliano. I noticed that there are several places in Florence, from where you’re suddenly stricken from the majestic sight of the Cupola; I decided to list them up for you, because these are sometimes hidden views…

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The Uffizi Galleries and the Duomo: A Practical Guide to Museum Tickets

In 2018 new fares were introduced for the Uffizi Galleries and the Duomo Museum; it was a big change for Florence because it’s a new philosophy to combat the so-called “hit-and-run…

February 27, 2018
Live like a local Tuscany Off-the-beaten Path
Day trip from Florence: Visit Marradi

Marradi is a lovely town in the Alto Mugello, in between Tuscany and Romagna; actually, Marradi used to be part of the Romagna Toscana, i.e. part of Tuscany, but culturally…

September 28, 2017
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Visit Piombino, the city of Botticelli’s Venus

Piombino is an important harbor of Tuscany: from there departs the ferries to Elba, Sardinia and to other destinations. The city center is almost unknown, but it’s really beautiful and deserves…

July 26, 2017
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24 culinary things to do in Florence

I had this post on my mind for quite some time now. The idea of this list came when a reader asked what and where to eat when in Florence. Here…

March 23, 2017
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Meet Plautilla Nelli, the first woman artist of Florence

If you read this blog you probably know that I love art and I have a peculiar interests in women artists, that was emphasized when I first met the AWA Advancing…

March 8, 2017
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Florence in 10 tips by local bloggers

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…

February 9, 2017

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Tuscany off the beaten path

7 unusual sights of the Brunelleschi’s Cupola

The Uffizi Galleries and the Duomo: A Practical Guide to Museum Tickets

Day trip from Florence: Visit Marradi

Visit Piombino, the city of Botticelli’s Venus

24 culinary things to do in Florence

Meet Plautilla Nelli, the first woman artist of Florence

Florence in 10 tips by local bloggers