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Tuscan Trendsetter
Great cities, like Florence, do not grow spontaneously, like wild flowers in a meadow. Such cities are cultivated by man and, in the case of the Tuscan capital, by families like the Medici. Whilst the relationship between Florence's art works and the dynasty which ruled the city throughout the Renaissance is well known, not everybody will be familiar with the names of the men who have ensured that Florence continues to represent the avant-garde in many different fields: from sport to culture,...
Beyond the Gates
Florence is a city which merits much more than a fleeting visit, and tourists could easily spend days, if not weeks, exploring just the historic center. Nevertheless, for those who find themselves with a day or two to spare, a trip into the countryside surrounding the Tuscan capital is guaranteed not to disappoint. Villas, gardens, churches, but also breathtaking scenery, wines and gastronomic delicacies are all just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. From Florence, you need to travel only...
Dante's Florence
An itinerary exploring the Florence of Dante, at the turn of the 14th century already a flourishing and densely populated city, contested by the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. Our tour of the Tuscan capital commences at Porta San Gallo, opposite the Piazza della Libertà. This is one of the oldest gateways to the city, through which goods arriving from the city of Bologna passed. Its construction was ordered by Rolandino da Canossa, Guelph captain, in 1285. The two lions which adorn the...
Florentine gardens
Italian art city par excellence, Florence is also a surprisingly green metropolis, home to numerous splendid gardens. Here, each and every fine day is an occasion to enjoy the colours, perfumes and tranquillity of the parks and gardens of the Tuscan capital. This green itinerary starts in the magnificent Giardino dei Semplici, the city's Botanical Garden. Founded in 1545 by Cosimo I de' Medici, the garden extends over more than two hectares of land, most of which covered by greenhouses....
Florence for beginners
Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce, located in the homonymous piazza, is among the world's largest Franciscan churches and one of the finest examples of Italian Gothic architecture. The design of the Basilica is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio, who supervised the building work which initiated in 1294. Although the construction of the edifice was completed some 90 years later, the consecration of the church did not occur until 1444. In 1966, the flooding of Florence resulted in serious damage...
San Giovanni
It is at the Duomo or Cathedral, with its detached Campanile, adjacent Baptistery and Museo dell'Opera del Duomo that this tour begins. Reborn after the Dark Ages, Florence became a centre of art and culture, political and economic power, reaching the height of its glory under the Medicis. As the prowess of the city grew the ruling priorate decided that the existing cathedral should be replaced by one which would rival those of Siena and Pisa. The scheme, ordered by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1296,...

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Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello

Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello

Historical Residences - Tabiano - Salsomaggiore. Elegant hotel located in an ancient 12th century fortress, in the countryside close to Parma:...

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