Posted by: paola
on May 07, 2011
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The Gabinetto Stampe e Disegni degli Uffizi and the British Museum's Department of Print and Drawings gave life to this exhibit made with the preparatory drawings of the great Italian artists of 1400.
Posted by: paola
on Apr 30, 2011
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They got married yesterday and it was a world event.
I really wonder if there was someone who has resisted the temptation to watch at least some images of the royal wedding.
Posted by: paola
on Apr 23, 2011
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Because of the approaching Easter, I would like to talk, about a very suggestive place of Florence: the small church of Santi Apostoli that is unknown to the majority of the tourists because it is off the beaten paths.
Posted by: paola
on Apr 15, 2011
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The museum that we now call "The Medici Chapels" consists of three different parts:
the crypt, which is now the museum entrance in Piazza Madonna Aldobrandini, where there are the tombs of the Medici family from of Cosimo I onwards, then the Chapel of the Princes and least but not last the New Sacristy.
Posted by: paola
on Apr 05, 2011
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In Florence, there are two crucifixes by Giotto. The first one is in the church of Santa Maria Novella, the second one in the Ognissanti church, where the entrance is free.
Posted by: paola
on Mar 24, 2011
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It is not a mistake. In Florence the new year began March 25.
Posted by: paola
on Mar 06, 2011
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The Company of the Disciplined of St. John the Baptist, founded in 1376 was located here. The cloister was the lobby leading to the church. Nothing is left of the Company but this little place.
Posted by: paola
on Mar 06, 2011
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The Italian Ministry of Culture on the occasion of Women’s Day, has decided to offer all women free admission in the state museums.
Posted by: paola
on Feb 27, 2011
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In Florence, as in the rest of Italy, food is good. There are many traditional dishes, but there is one that is very special, unique in all Italy: the sandwich better say “panino” with lampredotto.
Posted by: paola
on Feb 19, 2011
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The church of San Miniato al Monte is my favorite church in Florence.
Full of legends, art and masterpieces is a must see.
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