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Four and a half million euros (about $4.8 million), the largest payment from a private individual ever made to a Florentine museum: benefiting the Uffizi Galleries. This immense act of sponsorship was made by U.S. patron Veronika Atkins. The huge sum will be used to fully restore the amphitheater of the Boboli Gardens, as part of the wide-ranging '...

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It's the symbol par excellence of the capital of Tuscany, a monument to aesthetic beauty and human genius. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo of Florence, represents much more than a beautiful religious building well preserved over the centuries. Indeed, it seems to encapsulate within itself all the spirit of the Renaissance...

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I've been to Florence on several occasions, even though I haven’t in years – note to self: it’s time to pay a visit soon. There is so much to see and learn in this city: art lovers, historians, and foodies all have the time of their lives there. Universally considered the cradle of modern Italian culture, Florence is the place we associate with the...

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Florence, the capital city of Tuscany, is renowned for its historic art and architecture, cuisine, and stunning views of the Arno River. One of the best ways to experience the essence of Florence is by strolling through its captivating streets. The streets of Florence are a perfect blend of medieval and modern architecture, featuring a mix of narro...

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The technique of stucco, which is used to replace or recall more precious materials, has its origins in antiquity. However, another technique that derived from stucco: scagliola, understood as a mixture of selenite, water, glue and natural pigments, developed its own autonomy of expression from the 17th century, and became widespread in Europe thro...

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When I think about the day I got accepted to study abroad in Florence, I remember the excitement of the unknown in being in a foreign country: to finally have the chance to travel. The idea of going to Italy always seemed like a distant dream, almost out of reach. But when the opportunity presented itself, I took it. From the moment you land and st...

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Visitors to one of Florence’s most iconic monuments — the Baptistry of San Giovanni, opposite the city’s Duomo — are getting a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see its ceiling mosaics up close thanks to an innovative approach to a planned restoration effort. Rather than limit the public’s access during the six-year cleaning of the vault, officials buil...

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The Florentine neighbourhood of Sant’Ambrogio may only be 10 minutes’ walk east from the landmark Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, but this part of the Tuscan capital has a distinctive character far removed from the tourist pizza traps and overpriced gelato. It’s a tight-knit community that is still genuinely Florentine but also multi-ethnic. It’s a food...

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Stage and film director, producer, set designer, painter, wartime partisan, politician, and gourmet chef Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli was one of the world’s most significant opera and theater directors during the second half of the 20th century. Particularly renowned for his lavish stage sets and film adaptations of Christian biblical stories and l...

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The stunning capital of Tuscany, Florence, is one of the most beautiful cities in the entirety of Italy. A bold statement, I know. But, considering that it’s the birthplace of the Renaissance movement, that’s a hard statement to contest.  Home to majestic architecture, lively squares, rich culture, history, and some of the best Italian food – it’s...

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