Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats Event _______________________________________________ There is a huge call for you musicians out there. Between March 26 and April 1st in Florence at the Tasso international hotel, a maximum of 20 participants will be chosen to…
Boboli Gardens So you’ve been trawling the streets of Florence, visiting all of the required places to go to. You’ve seen an almighty load of Italian sculptures and paintings, you’ve been amazed by the architecture, the little corridors, the style…
Florentine History Lesson – Santa Croce The Santa Croce, or Basilica de Santa Croce, is another one of those places in Florence that is steeped in history. A church which story goes all the way back to the 13th century.…
Things to do in Florence this February The New Year’s celebrations are over. The first month of January has seen quite a few highlights in Florence. The city has seen art and fashions exhibitions, and even the Cavalcade of the…
A Brief History of Florence Whilst there is evidence of a small village located in the area close to 200 BC, afterwards a city was founded by the Romans in 59 BC which began as a retirement home for soldiers.…
Volterra Residing up upon the hills of Tuscany, there are many different towns. You only have to read a few of our previous posts to realise this. Volterra takes the pick, being one of the people’s favourites to visit. To…
Pitti Immagine Question: What is Pitti Imagine? Answer: it’s a brand of fashion industry events that are hosted exclusively in Italy, and frequently in Florence. In January there are three different events throughout the month for you to write into…
Top Notch January 2017 It’s a whole new year. 2016 has finally ended. Thank god for that, eh? Except for the fact that events don’t correspond at all to whatever number is stated on the Gregorian calendar, and don’t cease…
Gelato, gelato, gelato in Florence! What the heck is a gelato? You’ve seen the word in almost every location in the world. It’s Italian for ice cream, dummy! This style of ice cream has a mixture of milk, cream, sugar,…
Thank you for being with us in 2016..! We have learned alot and shared alot and gained alot..! We Wish you merry Chrismas and happy new year from our team in Florence and England.
Fiesole – The Father of Florence After the Romans who built the city up again up until the 14th century, Fiesole was in stark competition with Florence. The cities were fierce rivals. This was the case for many hundreds of…
Pharmacy Santa Maria Novella Haven’t you yet got ideas for Christmas gifts ?? Check this amazing old style fantastic pharmacy, Santa Maria Novella…! A short walk from the main train station in Florence will bring to the incredible church called the…
Tuscany Day Trips : The Marvelous Pitigliano If you’re able to drive while spending your time in or around Florence, Pitigliano is a must-visit. The marvellous and small town located in the region of Tuscany sits on top…
Food in Florence – Part 2 Feeling a little hungry again? Me too. It’s a perfect time for a second round of recommended places to eat in Florence, especially if you’re looking for a real authentic experience – none of…
If you’re in Florence over the Christmas festive season, and have a few presents left to purchase for your loved ones, we have the perfect list for you. Here we have three different Christmas markets to recommend for you, in…
In Italy, some museums are ran by the national government, some are by the city authorities, and some are privately owned. The Polo Museale Fiorentino is the national Italian authority that is involved in the running of museums in special…
4 things Not to Miss in December 2016 Florence 1. Free entrance to state museums on Sunday 4th December. For the first Sunday of every month in Florence, all state museums in the city are free to enter for anyone…
With the incredible news about McDonald’s being refused to open a restaurant in Florence by the city authorities (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/mcdonalds-sue-florence-city-italy-restaurant-application-refused-a7404726.html), you might be wondering: “well, what is it that the city of Florence is actually trying to protect? What do locals…
All Amazing San Miniato Church One of the places that tourist usually misses in Florence is San Miniato al monte, San Miniato Al Monte is the full name for a Romanesque basilica and shrine of St Minas; an Armenian…
Dolce Vita Suites Launch Right in time for the festive season, VisitaFlorencia.com are delighted to be launching 4 new suites – Dolce Vita Suites Florence. Located in a historic Florentine building that was newly renovated in 2016, you can choose…