It Takes a Village
Two weeks ago, we had the chance to meet and talk with the two UNESCO Chairs at the University of Florence. The UNESCO Chairs, while...
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Gelato: A Primer
Living in Italy for ten months has left me with a least one culinary skill. What is that you ask? Well, not pasta making, regrettably. I...
Florentine Fashion
Gucci. Prada. Ferragamo. Armani. Valentino. Versace. Pucci. The names are noted as some of the most famous fashion houses in the world,...
Striding through Time: The Milan Duomo
What comes to mind when you hear the name Milan? The city is known for many things. It is a center of high fashion, renowned for its...
A House for My Second Cousins: Palazzo Medici Riccardi
If you are new to Firenze or Renaissance history, you will get up to date rather quickly whilst you walk Florentine streets. This...
In the Pages of Tuscany: Thought of a Former Intern
With 5,627,205 books, the National Central Library of Florence (Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze) is a pinnacle of knowledge. The...
Dining in Style: a Brief Guide to Italian Food in Florence
Ah! Food in Florence. This city knows good food. When it comes to Florentine specialties, there are many fantastic classic Tuscan...
Let's Talk About Microstates: San Marino
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit one of Europe’s many microstates, San Marino. This visit got me thinking about the...
Castel dell’Ovo: Mystical Roman Eggs and Norman Forts
Considered by many to be the oldest castle in Naples, Castel dell’Ovo juts out into the bay of Naples on the isle of Megaride. According...
Cerreto Guidi: Royals in a Circle
Tuscany can give you royalty in the most peculiar places. Roughly thirty minutes outside of Florence, you will find the town of Cerreto...
Standing the Test of Time: Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica is located in the heart of the Florence City Center and is considered to be the first piazza in Florence. This...
Worth the Hike: San Miniato al Monte
Each morning I look out my window and watch the sun slowly rise behind the church on the hill. Although Florence is filled with basilicas...
Fiesole: Medieval Retreats and Ancient Stones
For centuries, the city of Fiesole has been an escape for the elites of Florence, and it is readily apparent why. Careful, travelers....
Gardens of Pratolino: A Breath of Fresh Air
When on first arrives at the Gardens at Pratolino, the firs things that strikes you is the stillness, the scent of loam, and the sigh of...
San Lorenzo: Chapel of the Medici
The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of the largest churches in Florence. It is located at the center of the city’s main market district,...
The Boboli Gardens: Renaissance Relaxation
The Boboli gardens are directly behind the Palazzo Pitti and are sort-of the major park of the center of Florence, covering eleven acres...
The Uffizi: Art through the Ages
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Home to some of the best examples of Italian Renaissance painting...
Palazzo Pitti: Seat of the Medici
Palazzo Pitti is situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio. The construction of the building...
The Heart of Florence: Piazza della Signoria
One of the largest squares in central Florence, Piazza della Signoria is one of the cultural hubs of the historic center and is home to...
The Gem of the Oltrarno: Santo Spirito
The Basilica of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito, or Saint Mary of Holy spirit, is one the main churches in Florence, and the last church...
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