Florence Jewish Community

The ancient Florence Jewish Community  There is no certain news about the origins of  Florence Jewish community after the foundation of “Florentia”…

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Jewish Ghetto of Florence

Jewish Ghetto of Florence: a less-known chapter in Florentine history Did Florence ever have a Jewish ghetto? The answer is…

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A Tour of Florence for the Visually Impaired

Tour of Florence for the visually impaired: it’s possible! A tour of Florence for the visually impaired? I’m an experienced…

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Italian Stereotypes: How Others See Us (and How We Are)

Italian stereotypes: pasta and toilet seats This time I want to talk about Italian stereotypes in the US. Movies, TV…

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Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo da Vinci

Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo da Vinci: Exhibit at Palazzo Strozzi Andrea del Verrocchio (Firenze, 1435-Venezia, 1488) was the master of…

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Florence’s Porcellino Fountain

Florence’s Porcellino Fountain: the boar of Florence Florence’s Porcellino Fountain is a traditional symbol of good luck and one of…

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Musical Instruments Museum of Florence

The origins of the Musical Instruments Museum of Florence The Musical Instruments Museum of Florence, inside Galleria dell’Accademia, is a…

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Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Leicester at the Uffizi

Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Leicester on display at the Uffizi Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester at the Uffizi Gallery in…

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Fantastic Florence 10th Anniversary: How to Become a Tour Guide in Florence

How to become a tour guide in Florence: the finals’ day Often people ask me how to become a tour…

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The Birth of the Italian Language

The birth of the Italian language and the medieval Florentine Dante Alighieri is one of the most important Italian poets…

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