“Florence works” might well be the slogan for the blue-collar district of Oltrarno, Florence, just south of the River Arno. “Bohemian” also comes up frequently when describing this district, part of which lies in Florence’s historical center. Spring is considered the best time to visit due to comfortable temperatures, but expect showers. Autumn is also…
There are few statues as iconic as Michelangelo’s Statue of David. The statue is located in the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy which is renowned worldwide for its sculptures created by Michelangelo. The main halls of this gallery offer visitors the chance to view works by other great Italian artists such as Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Orcagna,…
Florence is one of the greatest gems of Italy. It has the artistic and cultural splendor of any major European city, but is small enough to remain charming and friendly, even amidst lots of tourists. There’s certainly much to see in Florence, but a weekend is the perfect amount of time to visit all of…
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower) is the largest church in Florence, Italy. It includes the famous Duomo (dome), which at the time it was built was the largest dome in the world. To this day, it is still the largest brick dome ever constructed. The dome…