Posted by: paola
on Sep 20, 2010
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I am decidedly passionate about the history of Florence. When I conduct a tour it is not possible to relate all of the wonders and inventions of this magical place without the risk of seeming a little bit exaggerated. In fact, there have been many times that people asked me, “Was this also invented in Florence?”.
Posted by: paola
on Sep 14, 2010
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There are many things you need to know before having a coffee in Italy. It might seem easy to make good coffee, but in reality it is very complicated.
Posted by: paola
on Sep 08, 2010
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In Palazzo Strozzi in Florence soon there will be an exhibition on Bronzino, Cosimo I de 'Medici court painter, starting September 24th till January 23rd.
Posted by: paola
on Aug 31, 2010
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The Loggia del Mercato Nuovo is located at the end of via Calimala on the way to Ponte Vecchio and it was built in 1550 to sell silk and precious items. During 1800 it changed its name into Straw Market because of the very famous straw hats. Nowadays it is a daily market for souvernir and sale of local products (especially leather).
Posted by: paola
on Aug 23, 2010
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The Cassone is a piece of furniture, perhaps it would be better to say THE Renaissance furniture.
Houses and palaces, depite the wealth of their inhabitants, were rather simple because they did not have many things to store and so furniture was very limited.
Posted by: paola
on Aug 18, 2010
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Paris is worth a mass: how many times have we heard this expression without immediately remembering who had said it and without knowing why we still say it.
Posted by: paola
on Aug 10, 2010
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Ferragosto is the name that Italians give to August 15th, national holiday, an important, untouchable almost holy holiday.
Posted by: paola
on Aug 03, 2010
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In Italy we sometimes refer to certain days with the Saint's day that is celebrated.
Posted by: paola
on Jul 27, 2010
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Visiting Florence in July and August can be strengthening because it's hot. But there is no need to be scared because the city offers many opportunities for refreshment in its many pools.
Posted by: paola
on Jul 20, 2010
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Florence is during 1400 and 1500 at the peak of its success. It is the most important, beautiful and incredible city of the world because it concentrates within its walls many great minds, perhaps the most brilliant of the time.
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