The Etruscan Civilization: an Intriguing Culture

The Etruscan civilization: name, origin and language A quick and picturesque drive from Florence can take you to discover the…

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Shadows of Florence: Ponte Santa Trinita

Ponte Santa Trinita is one of the most celebrated and elegant bridges in the world. Built in 1567 by the…

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Giotto’s bell tower in black and white

A stunning view of Giotto’s tower in piazza Duomo. Isn’t it an unusual perspective? The first stone was laid in…

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Neptune’s fountain in Signoria Square

The imposing Neptune’s fountain in Signoria Square, Florence (1560-65). Did you know that? You can see the Gran Duke Cosimo’s…

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Merry Christmas from Firenze wherever you may be!!

This is the last masterpiece made by my marvelous niece Leda. She is 5 years old and she loves drawing….

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Never tired of taking pictures of this amazing church: Santa Maria Novella

Don’t you think it is astonishingly awesome? Everytime I pass through this square I can’t resist: I have to take…

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Leonardo da Vinci Anatomist – The anatomical drawings exposition at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingam Palace

Leonardo wished to examine every aspect of the human body, not just structural anatomy and physiology, but also the conception…

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The Historical Cinemas of Florence

In this video I talk about a glorious page of Florence: the historical cinemas born along the 19th century in…

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Lights, camera, action! The Vinaino Tour on TV…

The original “Vinaino Tour” got famous. And I went on tv! Saturday 21st of January, the Italian channel Rai 2…

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